Sunday, November 07, 2010

Pioneer Creek Golf Course


Pioneer Creek Golf Course


Pioneer Creek Clubhouse cabin deck

Situated upon 200 picturesque, rolling acres along Pioneer Creek in Maple Plain you will find this little known golf course. The design is classic Joel Goldstrand, with massive elevation changes, winding fairways, and water everywhere. At Pioneer Creek, you must put some thought into your tee shots. Seems you are constantly aiming at a target rather than a "line". The greens are fairly hard to read, as it seems there are no flat areas of ground to compare too. This is the kind of course that would be much easier to play once you drove the track a few times. As a whole, I like the course and layout. Challenging, yet not overbearing. Playing smart shots is key to getting par on any hole. I found myself looking to play around, or away from hazards all day.

The clubhouse is small, but quite nice. Pioneer Creek Club House log cabin
Very informal and friendly, is does not have a stiff country club feel. More of a regular Joe atmosphere ... which I love.
Best part about playing Pioneer Creek was the fall special, where you pay half the temperature. A Minnesota fall day drives that green fee low and fading.






Pioneer Creek Golf Course











Pioneer creek panoramic golf photo Click to see a massive 2000px Full Panoramic shot of hole #9




( Pioneer Creek Golf Course - Maple Plain, Minnesota )

7 comments:

Sandee said...

If I bundle up can I be your caddy? I don't know how to be one, but I'd give it a go.

I'm glad you had a great time that didn't cost a lot. Good for you.

Have a terrific day Speedy. Big hugs. :)

Daisy said...

Looks like you had a really great time, Speedy. Did you go with your Dad? I love the jumping up in the air shot. HA! Nice post. Get that golfing in as much as you can now before the snow starts flying. :-)

Barb said...

Love the shot of you jumping. Was that because:

a: you found your ball -or
b: you got your ball in the hole -or
c: someone stole your gold cart right out from under you -or
d: you said the hell with the ball, lets get to the club house for a beverage

livintheblues said...

when I put some thought into my play off the tee... it usually ends up with me reaching for the ball retriever ..which is the most expensive article in my bag..hey if you use it a lot buy the best I say....... :)

meleah rebeccah said...

you and I HAVE TO play golf together ONE day!

Kate said...

I love the picture of the excitement and jumping!

Shinade said...

Looks like you had a fantastic time. I love the pictures!!

Happy night,
Jackie:-)