Background

• 7,144 yards on 170 acres.
• Thirteen holes have water features; there are 20 fountains, and a 2,500 ft cascading stream with four waterfalls winds through the course.
• Water comes into play on 10 holes.
• Five sets of tee boxes give a proper challenge to each level of player.
• Large greens are an average of 7,300 square feet.
• Life-sized bronze statues are featured at six different holes: Bear, Eagle, Fox, Deer, Moose, and Buffalo; life-and-a-half-sized bronze statues of a stallion and three mares thundering down a hill are featured at Hole #10, Meadow.
• The golf holes are named after animals and plants culturally significant to the Dakota people.
• Fairways, tees, and greens are bent grass to define the course.
• Golf carts include an advanced GPS (Global Positioning System) which offers exact yardage to pin, all hazards on the course, a complete map of the course, and even tips on how to play each hole providing the ultimate golfing experience.
• Starter facility with restrooms.
• 69 bunkers including 2 picturesque beach bunkers at Holes 4 and 16.
• There are four acres of bunker sand used on the 70 sand bunkers averaging 2,500 square feet per bunker.
• The Meadows at Mystic Lake is void of homes.
• Hole #18 is a spectacular finishing hole which offers an island-like green.
• Grill and restaurant dining available, including patio seating.

  

Course History

• The property now known as The Meadows at Mystic Lake started as a nine-hole course in 1974 under the name of Country Hills.
• In 1980 it was purchased by Don and Betty McKush.
• In 1985 it grew to 18 holes and was renamed Lone Pine Golf Course.
• Then on February 5, 2002, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community purchased the course.
• In the fall of 2003 the course was closed for extensive renovation and redesign. During that time the course was lengthened considerably and continuous cart paths and numerous water features were added. Many of the existing trees were utilized, and hundreds more added. A new clubhouse and driving range were built.
• Opened for play as The Meadows at Mystic Lake on Monday, August 22, 2005.

  

Details

Address:                                        2400 Mystic Lake Drive, Prior Lake, MN55372

County:                                          Scott

Telephone:                                     952-233-5533

Fax:                                                952-233-2899

Website:                                         www.mysticlakegolf.com

Facebook:                                       www.facebook.com/mysticlakegolf

Email:                                              director@mysticlakegolf.com

Holes:                                              18

Yardage:                                          7,144

Acreage:                                          170

Tee Boxes:                                       Five

Par:                                                   72

Slope:                                               146

Rating:                                              74.6

Bunkers:                                           70, including two picturesque beach bunkers

Architects:                                        Garrett Gill and Paul Miller

Year Opened:                                   2005

Public/Private:                                  Public

Credit Cards:                                    VISA, MasterCard

Golf Season:                                    April 1 through October 31, weather permitting

Driving Range:                                 Yes

Rental Clubs:                                   Yes

Pro In House:                                   Yes

Spikes ok:                                        Soft or plastic only

Green Fees:                                     $85

Twilight Rate:                                    $55 (after 3:00 p.m.)

Late Twilight:                                    $40 (after 5:00 p.m.)

Rental Carts:                                    Included in fee

Walk Ups Times Welcomed:            Yes

Summer Hours of Operation:           7:00 a.m. -  dusk

Walking encouraged:                        No

Owner/Operator:                              Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Director of Golf                                 Greg McKush

Golf Professionals                            Ben Rosaasen, Al Pehrson

Superintendent                                 Pete Nolan

  

Construction

• 750,000 cubic yards of earth were moved to create The Meadows at Mystic Lake.
• Close to 10 miles of silt fence protection was used on the project.
• Over 10 miles of drainage pipe manufactured in Minnesota was installed underground beneath the golf course.
• There are 1,400 Minneapolis based-Toro irrigation heads on the golf course.
• There are over 20 miles of irrigation piping on the golf course.
• There are over 200 miles of underground control and power wire on the golf course.
• SMSC contracted with a local sod grower to supply over 42 acres of bluegrass sod for just the roughs on the golf course.
• Duininck Bros. Inc. Golf Division, prime contractor on the project, has been established in Minnesota for over 80 years.
• There are 2,500 lineal feet of wooden retaining walls from the tee on Hole # 17 to the green on Hole # 18.
• This project involved more than twenty subcontractors and suppliers, all from the state of Minnesota.
• There were as many as 90 people working on the golf course site at one time.
• This project used over 75,000 tons of aggregate, sand, and rock.
• This project used over 4,000 cubic yards of concrete for cart paths, curbs, and walkways on the golf course.
• It took 8,000 tons of sand to build the greens.
• The recycled bituminous from a parking lot at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel was used in conjunction with new gravel for the base of the new parking lot that was built for the golf course.

  

Natural Beauty

• Eleven acres of native wildflowers and native grass plugs were planted including 50,000 "plugs" planted by Ramsey County Productive Day inmates; plants featured on a hole by hole basis (example: sage was planted at Hole #1, Sage).
• Resplendent with natural beauty, The Meadows at Mystic Lake Golf Course is adjacent to and contains more than 500 acres of natural wetlands adjacent to Holes 16, 17, and 18.
• Approximately 600 mature spaded trees were planted along with an additional 500 two to four-inch trunk diameter-sized trees of all types, but mainly Ash, Maple, Norway Pine, White Pine, and Aspen for a total of 1,200 trees on the golf course.
• The most prolific wildlife on the course are water fowl (Canada geese and mallards). Blue Wing Teals; Thirteen-lined ground squirrels, eastern chipmunk, squirrels, cottontail rabbits, songbirds, garter snakes, meadow voles, mice, raccoons, and opossums are also found there.

  

Summary of Amenities

 Restaurant

Storm shelters

Outdoor grill

GPS System on golf carts

Professional food and beverage service staff

Group events available

Putting greens

Clubhouse with Pro Shop

Driving range

  

Practice/Putting Greens

North End:                                    14,000 square feet

South End:                                    8,000 square feet

Turf:                                               Bent grass, SR119 high-density premium bent grass

Completion Date:                          2005

  

• Both practice/putting greens simulate putting conditions found on The Meadows at Mystic Lake in terms of slope and putting speed.
• Built to United States Golf Association specifications, as are all the greens.
• The North End is the main putting green for golfers to practice putting or staging to play off the first tee.
• The South End is adjacent to the clubhouse patio area. This green is a waiting area for golfers preparing for their round.

  

Practice Range

Orientation:                                    North to south

Yardage:                                        300+

Acreage:                                        11 acres

Completion date:                           June 2006

Main practice tee

            Location:                           North end, by clubhouse

Stations:                                        35

Amenities:                                     Starter Facility (rest rooms, grill, water fountain, phone, etc.)

Behind the tee lies water. This main practice tee has the capacity of approximately 35 stations, with a little over 1 acre of turf tee at that end.

  

Lessons practice tee

Location:  South end

Stations:  15

Amenities:  Shelter and drinking fountain

This lesson tee area is set up with its own practice bunkers and chipping greens.                                   

 Other

• State of the art ball cleaning system.
• Specially designed irrigation system to allow for the daily top dressing and regular care that a practice tee requires.
• Blue grass fescue in the rough areas.
• The Practice Range has several targets, bunkers, and a short game area.
• What the golfer sees on the practice tee is comparable to what they will see on the course.
• The Practice Range is designed to be both a practice and learning experience for the golfer.
• With a north-south orientation, the golfer never has to worry about hitting directly into the sun.
• This visually stunning driving range is landscaped to give a sense of isolation from nearby parking lots and structures.  
• Fully irrigated, both tee lines have subsurface drainage systems to support heavy use.
• An ample bent grass teeing area allows balls to be left on the range for players to hit unlimited golf balls. Golfers do not pay for a bucket of balls if they have paid to play a round of golf.  
• Premium quality practice grade golf balls are used to allow a more natural feel for the golfer.
• 2 target greens on driving range.
• 8 target flags on driving range.

  

Rates & Policies

Prices for the 2010 season are $85 (which includes sales tax). The fee covers a golf cart, towels, tees, and use of the practice range. The rate for Club Mystic Platinum Elite members is $65; for Club Mystic Platinum is $70; for Club Mystic Gold members it is $75; for Club Mystic Classic is $80. The Twilight rate is $55 after 3:00 p.m. The late Twilight rate is $40 after 5:00 p.m.

  

Reservation and Cancellation Policy

Reservations can be made 7 days in advance, 120 days in advance for Mystic Lake Casino Hotel guests. All tee times must be secured by a major credit card. Cancellations and change in number of players must be made no less than 24 hours in advance.

  

Rain Check Policy

If you don't finish 9 holes, we'll give you a rain check for the full 18. After teeing off on the back 9, the rain check option is lost.

  

Rules of Play

Appropriate golf attire shall be worn. No blue jeans allowed.  Collared shirts only.

No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the premises.

  

Location

Approximately 20 miles south of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

  

Golf Carts

The Meadows at Mystic Lake has 70 golf carts, actually upscale Club Cars® with the Visage® GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) System. Visage® is a revolutionary golf car monitoring and management system. The system provides precise distances to the pin, two-way communications with the clubhouse, food and beverage ordering, on-course scoring, tournament management, and leader board functions.

  

Rental Clubs

Both left and right-handed Calloway golf clubs are available for rental.

  

Lessons

Lessons are available for beginner to intermediate level golfers who need the lesson time to establish good swing habits and technique. Private lessons include: instruction, range balls before, during, and after your lesson, and golf clubs to use during your lesson, if needed.

• Private lessons ($75 for 1, one-hour lesson)
• Series of Private Lessons. Pay for four and get one free; they do not expire, and you make a commitment to improving your golf game. ($300 for 5, one-hour sessions)
• Semi-Private Lessons. Designed for two students who would like to take lessons together. It’s a great program for husband and wife, co-workers, or friends. ($100 for 1, one-hour session for 2 students)
• Advanced Private Lessons. Designed for advanced golfers who need only a minor swing correction or small adjustment in a specific area of their game. ($45 for 1, half-hour session)
• Junior Golfer Lessons (Age 17 and under). ($35 for 1, half-hour session or $140 for 5, half-hour sessions)
• Winter lessons are available also using a state-of-the-art golf simulator equipped with video analysis software to get you ready for your winter golf vacation; same lesson rates as above.
• Rates are subject to change with instructors. Call 952-233-5533 to schedule.
• Lessons are available from: Head Golf Professional Ben Rosaasen; 1st Assistant Golf Professional, Al Pehrson, PGA; or Assistant Golf Professional Justin Lick.

  

The Sand Wedge Grille

Outside grill patio open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. serving burgers, brats, hotdogs, chips, and pop.

  

Full-Service Golf Events

The Meadows at Mystic Lake welcomes groups of all sizes. Golf outings include golf, carts, practice facility, prizes, and a catered meal. Full Shot Gun, Modified Shot Gun, and Consecutive Tee Times for group events are subject to availability.Group outings are arranged through Mystic Lake Group Sales at 952-496-6528.

  

Group Amenities

Green Fees

Golf Carts

Practice Facility with Range Balls

Professional Staff

Tournament Scoring

 Contests

Club Rentals

Food and Beverage Options

Event Planning Assistance

  

Payment and Policies

A contract and non-refundable deposit are required in advance.

  

Clubhouse

Size:                                    16,000 square foot

Amenities:                          Pro Shop, The Meadows Grille

Builder:                               Ebert Construction

Architect:                            Bergman, Walls Associates (Las Vegas, Nevada)

  

• It features a Pro Shop, golf simulator, cart prep area, office space, and a restaurant.
• Floor coverings are stone and carpeting.
• A large fireplace centrally located reflects the shape of the one in the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel lobby.
• Lightly stained tongue and groove wood ceilings complete the elegant decor.
• The 16,000 square foot Clubhouse opened in 2006.
• Office space.
• It is 75 steps to the casino elevator from the door of the Pro Shop.
• Tee times can be booked up to seven days in advance, with the exception of hotel guests who can book up to 120 days in advance.
• Off season hours of the Pro Shop: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  

Pro Shop

Size:                                    1,820 square feet

  

Major Brands                        Product                   

• Foot Joy                  shoes, socks, hats
• Adidas                     ladies and men’s clothing, shoes
• Titleist                      golf balls
• Callaway                 golf balls, clubs
• Cleveland Golf        clubs
• TayorMade              clubs
• Greg Norman          men's clothing
• Ashworth                 men's clothing
• Cutter & Buck          ladies’ and men’s clothing
• Gear for Sport         ladies’ and men’s clothing
• Fairway & Greene   men's clothing
• Nike Golf                 clothing
• EP Pro                    ladies’ clothing
• Sunice                    rainwear / outerwear
• Zero Restriction      rainwear / outerwear
• Maui Jim                 sunglasses

  

Merchandise in Pro Shop

• The most popular sunglasses sold are Maui Jim.
• Most popular ladies clothing: Adidas.
• Most popular men’s clothing: Under Armour
• Most popular men’s jacket: Greg Norman
• Best selling golf shoe: Foot Joy
• Best selling golf ball: Callaway
• Number of golf balls sold in a season: 5,760
• Most popular golf glove: Foot Joy
• Most popular putter: Odyssey
• Best selling golf bag: Callaway
• Best selling socks: Foot Joy

  

Full Swing Golf Simulator

Length:                                               20 feet

Width:                                                13 feet

Height:                                               10.5 feet

Courses:                                            Over 50 worldwide

Real-time ball flight data:                   Speed, launch angle, direction, and course conditions

Modes of play:                                   More than 20

Players:                                             Up to 8

Enclosure:                                         Completely enclosed insulated panels

  

• Contains 54 challenging courses from around the world with immaculate fairways, crosscut greens, three dimensional trees, galleries of golf fans, water hazards, and wildlife, with options to control factors like green speeds, wind variables, and weather conditions.
• More than 20 modes of play for up to eight players.
• The favorite course is Pebble Beach.
• Longest drive hit in simulator is 324 yards.
• Hardest golf course: Devil Island.

  

Restaurant

Name:                                    The Meadows Grille

Capacity:                               120

Size:                                       4,480 square feet

Menu:                                     Lunch: light fare, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, steak, seafood, pasta.

                     Dinner: steak, seafood, pasta, salads, etc.

Management:                        Mystic Lake Hospitality Division

Hours:                                    11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday

                                                11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday

  

• A 120-seat restaurant features casual, comfortable indoor/outdoor dining with limited outdoor seating available overlooking the signature island green #18.
• The Meadows Grille has its own staff consisting of culinary team members, waiters and waitresses, and a host/hostess.
• The restaurant's primary function is to serve golfers and the public.
• Windows overlook the golf course.
• As in other Community enterprises, no alcohol is allowed or served.
• A variety of tables with the ability to host different size groups are available.
• There is the ability to have private functions on a limited scale.
• The decor is described as an upscale club atmosphere in earth tones, primarily browns and greens, with copper accents to complement the rest of the Clubhouse.
• A 4,025 square foot patio can accommodate seating for up to 80.
• The natural feature on the decorative iron railing is cattails.
• The fireplace has eight sides.
• There are 69 decorative squares on the wall behind the bar.
• There are eight exposed ceiling timbers.

  

Cart Prep Area

An 8,000 square footcart preparation area on the lower level contains a storage area, a

washing area, and, since the carts are electric, a charging station where they are plugged in to recharge after use. There is also an area for supplies. Before the carts are sent out, staff can stock them to golfers’ specifications with food, beverages, and snacks.

  

Bag Storage

Also on the lower level is a bag storage area so guests registering at the hotel have the convenience of dropping off their bags when they check in. Then when they are ready to golf, their bags are retrieved for them, a true service for this luxury course.

  

Miscellaneous

Office, break room, and changing room for staff are also found on the lower level. Additional offices are on the upper level.

  

Holes

Hole #1            Sage, Par 4, Hcp 9 (Yardage: 412, 389, 372, 339, 314)

Hole #2            Maple, Par 3, Hcp 15 (Yardage: 205, 195, 173, 160, 135)

Hole #3            Prairie, Par 5, Hcp 7 (Yardage: 556, 524, 506, 465, 423)

Hole #4            Willow, Par 4, Hcp 17 (Yardage: 320, 308, 284, 270, 247)

Hole #5            Creek, Par 4, Hcp 3 (Yardage: 421, 410, 382, 369, 310)

Hole #6            Bear, Par 5, Hcp 5 (Yardage: 552, 526, 510, 466, 417)

Hole #7            Eagle, Par 3, Hcp 11 (Yardage: 213, 191, 165, 136, 115)

Hole #8            Oak, Par 4, Hcp 13 (Yardage: 372, 347, 334, 308, 296)

Hole #9            Buffalo, Par 4, Hcp 1, (Yardage: 440, 418, 397, 353, 315)

Hole #10            Meadow, Par 5, Hcp 14 (Yardage: 589, 501, 476, 461, 401)

Hole #11            Ash, Par 4, Hcp 8 (Yardage: 401, 379, 364, 329, 304)

Hole #12            Deer, Par 4, Hcp 4 (Yardage: 431, 408, 391, 351, 321)

Hole #13            Plum, Par 4, Hcp 12 (Yardage: 379, 354, 328, 296, 288)

Hole #14            Aspen, Par 3, Hcp 16 (Yardage: 204, 183, 174, 150, 128)

Hole #15            Sumac, Par 4, Hcp 2 (Yardage: 465, 442, 429, 389, 370)

Hole #16            Cattail, Par 4, Hcp 10 (Yardage: 425, 373, 334, 318, 299)

Hole #17            Fox, Par 3, Hcp 18 (Yardage: 164, 150, 137, 130, 93)

Hole #18            Moose, Park 5, Hcp 6 (Yardage: 595, 570, 562, 533, 517)

  

The Course Today

• 24 million gallons of water are applied annually through irrigation.
• Water for irrigation is effluent from the SMSC Water Reclamation Facility.
• A family sized Dakota style tipi is located on Hole #5 and by the Clubhouse.
• The course contains three acres of putting surface.
• There are 35 acres of fairways.
• 6,000 golf balls are used on the driving range.
• The smallest green is 6,600 square feet.
• The course contains five miles of continuous cart paths.
• The lowest score on the golf course from championship tees is a 71 shot by John Harris.
• 18 greens average 7,300 square feet per green.
• Nine wooden bridges.
• Three storm shelters.
• The course contains four Automated External Defibrillators.
• Fifteen ponds cover 12.5 acres.

  

Growing Season

• There are 25 staff members on the Green’s staff during the growing season.
• Throughout each growing season, staff apply 200 tons of sand to the greens.
• Greens are mowed daily using 15 walk-behind mowers for greens and tees, three fairway mowers, three utility mowers, and three rough mowers.
• Water for the irrigation on the course is supplied by the SMSC Water Reclamation Facility.

  

Hole in Ones

• Since the course opened in 2005, there were 23 holes in one*. That’s approximately one hole in one for every 11,000 attempts.
• Hole 14 has the least holes in one with three*.
• Hole 2 has the most holes in one with seven*.

*through the end of the 2009 season