The golf course was incorporated on January 1st, 1969 and opened in June of 1969. The original 9 holes were designed by Tim Murphy. The course was expanded to 18 holes in 1987 and opened in July the following year with Joel Goldstrand designing the addition.
The Club provides challenging golf for all levels of golfers. Our staff is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about golf and helping you. They want to make your experience at MCC pleasant and memorable.
Elk River Golf Club is rated, as one of the best places to play by Golf Digest in 2008 ERGC is located 45 minutes by freeway northwest of downtown Minneapolis. It is a membership owned championship course extending playing privileges to the public.
Golf at Elk River Golf Club consists of an 18-hole, championship par 72 course that offers a variety of challenges and topography found nowhere else in the area. Elk River's lush fairways, small well-kept greens, oak woods, meandering creek, and strategically placed water hazards accommodate the novice, yet challenge the accomplished golfer.
Elk River Golf Club's small-elevated greens place a premium on accuracy and shot making. It is not unusual to have used every club in the bag during a round of golf here.
Subtle doglegs and strategically located trees require careful placement of tee shots on most holes. The terrain is generally rolling, with each hole designed for thoughtful and interesting play. Water hazards must be negotiated on eleven of the eighteen holes.
We feel Elk River Golf Club is a cut above the rest, and a lot of golfers apparently agree, because over 90% of our first time players return to play our course again! Put us to the test - try playing our course and judge for yourself. You could find a new home at Elk River Golf Club.