Lester Park Golf Course facts for kids
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1934 |
| Type | Private/public |
| Owned by | City of Duluth |
| Operated by | Billy Casper Golf |
| Total holes | 27 |
| Tournaments hosted | Better Brand's Lakeview Medal 1950-current Miller Lite Early Bird LPGC RAW |
| Website | GolfinDuluth.com |
| Front/Back | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6828 yards |
| Course rating | 70.8 |
| Lake Nine | |
| Par | 36 |
| Length | 3417 yards |
| Course rating | 36.3 |
Lester Park Golf Course is one of two public golf courses in Duluth, Minnesota. It opened in 1934. The course is known for its amazing views of Lake Superior. You can see the lake from 20 of its 27 golf holes!
The original 18-hole course has been updated four times since it was first built. In 2007, a company called Professional Golf Management, Inc. started running both Lester Park and another course called Enger Park for the City of Duluth.
Lester Park's main 18 holes are a full par 72 course. This means a good golfer should aim to finish all 18 holes in 72 strokes. The course is 6,828 yards long from the hardest starting points.
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History of Lester Park Golf Course
The land where Lester Park Golf Course sits was shaped by glaciation. This created a landscape with hills and good soil, perfect for a golf course. In the 1930s, the city of Duluth decided to build a new golf course. The existing course was too far for some people to get to easily.
So, in 1934, Lester Park Golf Course was built in the northeastern part of the city. The land for this area, called Lakeside, was given to the city in 1890. It was a gift from Thomas Cole, who was the president of Oliver Iron Mining.
Exploring the Golf Course
Lester Park Golf Course has a total of 27 holes. This includes a full 18-hole course and a shorter, more challenging 9-hole course.
Grass Types on the Course
The main playing areas, called fairways, have bluegrass. The putting greens were first designed with Bermuda Grass. However, because of tough weather, many parts of the greens now have bentgrass. Bentgrass is better at surviving in harsh conditions. It can also be cut very short without damage. This makes it good for areas with lots of foot traffic.
Tee Boxes and Booking a Game
The course has four different sets of tee boxes. These are the spots where you start each hole. The red tees are the closest to the hole, making the course shorter. The blue tees are the farthest back, making the course longer and more challenging.
If you want to play, you can usually call up to one week ahead to book a tee time. This is unless your group is larger than 10 people. If you need to cancel your game, you must do so at least 24 hours before your scheduled tee time.
