Links of the Northern Plains

A variety of trees and open farmland with water and fescue: it all comes into play at Blackberry Ridge. Head Pro Brock Swanson joins to discuss the best way to play this central Minnesota track.

The first trip to South Dakota features maybe the best greens on the podcast so far. Head Pro Chris Lane joins to discuss just another gem in the Sioux Falls area that features plenty of options off the tee while trying to navigate the areas of native grass all over the property.

For the first time, Jesse did not discuss the course with the PGA Professional because there isn't one available, but the course is too good to turn down just for that. Former board president and current volunteer Wayne Leidholm joins the podcast to discuss the lengthy journey of Painted Woods becoming an 18-hole course and more!

Season Two tees off on the northern side of Fargo, along the Red River. Edgewood Golf Course boasts a mass of tree-lined, short Par 4s and pleasant experience for golfers of any level. Head Pro Greg McCullough joins Jesse to discuss the best way to navigate the course, all the changes it's seen, and more!

A trip to the Twin Cities features Rush Creek Golf Club in Maple Grove, Minnesota. A unique blend of trees and fescue, Rush Creek challenges you for all 18 holes. Head Pro Tom Wall joins to talk about how Rush Creek became home, a special feat he recently captured on the course, as well as their great work in growing the game, and so much more!

The first visit to a course outside of North Dakota did not disappoint. The Classic at Madden's offers a true test of golf, while enjoying spectacular scenery in central Minnesota. Head Pro Glenn Hagberg joins to talk about all the facilities at Madden's on Gull Lake, and the best way to plan your trip there.

This week, Jesse visits Maple River Golf Club in Mapleton, North Dakota to find out more about Head Pro Dave Schultz's inspiring story, and what makes him tick when it comes to golf, as well as all the great work he's doing at Maple River.

This week, Jesse visits King's Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A links-style course with a variety of challenges off the tee and around the greens. Head PGA Professional Dan Tannahill joins Jesse to talk about the awesome facilities King's Walk has to offer.

Jesse talks to the Head PGA Professional Tony Carmichael at the Links of North Dakota about one of the top destinations in the region. As they prepare for the NDGA State Stroke Play Championships, Tony talks about the tough spring and their work with junior golf, and more!

A visit to North Dakota's badlands provided breathtaking views after a trying spring. Jesse and PGA Professional Patrick Rominger discuss the course's shape, why it's so unique, and more!

For our first stop, we visited Hawktree Golf Club in Bismarck, North Dakota. Jesse Rostvedt and PGA Professional Michael Herzog discuss the course, junior golf, and more!