Bunker Hills has been recognized as one of the finest golf courses
since it opened for play in 1968. It is a very challenging course
because it requires a variety of golf shots through each of its twenty
seven holes.
The course was originally designed and built as an eighteen hole
course but was expanded in 1989 to twenty seven holes of Championship
Golf. The course has large greens and the unique character of
containing seventy-five very large bunkers. The eighteen hole
combinations are all over 7,000 yards from the championship tees to an
average of 6,600 yards from the regular tees. The long eight west
hole is recognized as a great par three but the other par threes on the
course also require accurate tee shots. Bunker Hills is recognized
for its immaculate condition, tree lined fairways, many beautiful water
holes and long holes.
Bunker Hills has been ranked in the top twenty-five courses in the
country by Golf Digest. It has hosted many major
championships. It was awarded the Minnesota State Open
Championship in 1970 and 1980 and has been the permanent site of the
tournament since 1980. The course has been the site of the 1976
USGA National Public Links Championship, 1979 Minnesota PGA Championship
and the 1979 Women's, 1975 and 1988 Men's Minnesota Public Links
Championship.
From 1993 to 2000, Bunker Hills Golf Course hosted the
PGA Senior Tours and the Coldwell
Banker Burnet Senior Classic, bringing many of the greatest golfers to
Coon Rapids. Bunker Hills received wonderful accolades as these
great players competed for over a million dollars. Over 45,000
spectators viewed the final day of competition during the 2000 Coldwell
Burnet Senior Classic.
Bunker Hills has long been known for it's beginning golf
programs. In 1993, the PGA awarded the national Junior Golf Leader
Award to Bunker Hills Master Professional Dick Tollette. This
award is given annually to the best junior golf program in the
nation. Many juniors and beginning golfers enjoy playing and
developing their skills on Bunker Hills Executive Course. The
short nine opened in 1974 and is a popular recreational
course.
Bunker Hills Golf Course has a large clubhouse with the Seasons' Restaurant
serving walk-in dining and hosting many banquets. The clubhouse
has racquetball courts and full locker rooms. Call 763-755-4141
for additional information or to schedule tee times and racquetball
court time.