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The Quarry is built on the site of a former sand, gravel, and iron ore mining operation, giving the course its unique landforms and dramatic visuals.
About
Giants Ridge (The Quarry) in Biwabik, Minnesota, designed by Jeff Brauer, is regularly rated as the best public course in Minnesota. Set on a reclaimed mining site, it offers dramatic elevation changes, visually stunning holes, and championship-level play. Known for its firm, fast greens and strategic design, the Quarry attracts golfers seeking scenery, challenge, and top-tier conditions.
Caddie Tip
Keep tee shots in play—errant drives are heavily penalized due to the rugged mining terrain and native rough. Playing conservatively off the tee on tight or unfamiliar holes can save strokes. Approach shots require careful distance control, especially on firm greens that reward solid contact but punish misses with big run-offs.
The Main Challenge
The toughest challenge at The Quarry is its demanding layout with forced carries over hazards, testy approach shots to firm, undulating greens, and thick native rough off fairways. Staying mentally focused and playing smart, conservative golf on the strategic par 4s and long par 5s is essential.
The Good
Golfers consistently praise The Quarry for its dramatic setting atop reclaimed mining land, strategic design that rewards bold play, and consistently immaculate course conditions. The combination of elevation changes, visually striking holes, and championship challenge creates a memorable round enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels.
The Not So Good
Some golfers note that the routing requires a few long transitions between holes and the course can be difficult to walk. Others mention the firmness of the greens can make approach shots tough to hold, and some wish pace of play was a bit faster during busy summer weekends.
Signature Hole:
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2
The par 5 2nd hole showcases The Quarry’s vast scale with an expansive fairway and bold elevation changes. Three well-played shots are required for a chance at birdie, with the green guarded and set against distinctive rock outcroppings. The challenge and scenery of this hole encapsulate the Quarry experience.
Clubhouse
The clubhouse features a pro shop stocked with top brands, locker rooms, and the Wacootah Grille, known for lakeside dining and scenic patio views. Other amenities include event space and attentive service staff.
Practice Facilities
The Quarry offers a full driving range, chipping and putting greens, and a short game area. Facilities are well maintained, making it easy to warm up or practice specific shots.
Dress Code:
Standard
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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