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Superior National at Lutsen
Jeffrey Brauer rebuilt the River and Canyon nines by 2018. The Poplar River cuts through, the hills are real, and Lake Superior is the backdrop.
- 18Holes
- 72Par
- 6,763Yards
- MinnesotaLocation
- 1991 (year built, directory)Opened
- publicAccess
About Superior National at Lutsen
This is North Shore golf: 27 holes between Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains, next to the Superior National Forest. The main 18 is the River nine out and the Canyon nine home, and the Mountain nine is the extra loop for a quick nine or a full 27. The Poplar River cuts through and comes into play on a few holes. On the River nine you climb on 2 through 5, drop on 6 through 8 and climb again on 9. The Canyon is valley ground with ravine ponds, the river and bending fairways, so pick your club off the tee. Carts aren't required, but the course recommends one for the hills and the walks between greens and tees.
Cook County and Grand Marais own it through their joint economic development authority. Jeffrey Brauer rebuilt the River and Canyon nines in a $4.6 million, two-phase project. The River closed in mid-summer 2013 and reopened in fall 2015. The Canyon had a soft opening in September 2017 and opened fully on June 27, 2018. Brauer added white sand bunkers, five new sets of tees, wider fairways and larger greens. Bring a camera: the course lists deer, fox, timber wolves, bald eagles and moose among the regulars. A clubhouse grill and two decks look out at the Sawtooths or the lake.
What it's like to play Superior National at Lutsen
There's real elevation change: some holes rise or fall about 128 feet from tee to green.
Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data (ODbL).
Booking a tee time at Superior National at Lutsen
Book online or call the pro shop at 218-663-7195. You need a credit card to hold a time, and you can cancel up to 48 hours ahead with no penalty. To play the Canyon nine you have to book 18 and start on the River. In 2026, 18 holes with a cart cost $119 in peak season (May 22 to October 4) and $89 early and late in the year. Walkers take $20 off before 5 p.m.
How to get a tee time at Superior National at Lutsen
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Superior National at Lutsen FAQ
Where is Superior National at Lutsen?
Superior National at Lutsen is in Minnesota, in the Minnesota area.
Who designed Superior National at Lutsen, and when did it open?
Superior National at Lutsen was designed by Joel Goldstrand (1991) and Jeff Brauer (2017), per directory and opened in 1991 (year built, directory).
Is Superior National at Lutsen open to the public?
Superior National at Lutsen is public, run by Cook County/Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority (owner and operator).
Can you walk Superior National at Lutsen?
Carts not mandatory but recommended; walkers deduct $20 (18 holes, before 5pm) (2026).
How many holes is Superior National at Lutsen, and what's par?
Superior National at Lutsen is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 72, 6,763 yards.
How do I get a tee time at Superior National at Lutsen when it's booked up?
Set a watch for Superior National at Lutsen in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- superiornational.com · official
- cookcountymneda.org · government
- superiornational.com · official
- superiornational.com · official
- superiornational.com · official
- superiornational.com · official
- northco.com · media
- golfpass.com · directory
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