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King’s Walk is the only Arnold Palmer Signature golf course in North Dakota, making it a unique regional destination for fans of the King’s design philosophy.
About
King’s Walk Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, is a prairie-inspired, links-style public layout in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The 18-hole course features sculpted mounding, bunkers, and bentgrass greens, channeling a Scottish vibe. With multi-level tee boxes and a challenging design, it welcomes golfers of all skill levels and provides full practice and clubhouse facilities.
Caddie Tip
Many holes are exposed to wind—club up when playing into the prevailing breeze and aim for wider landing zones. Stay out of the native fescue rough, as it’s thick and penal, and try to leave approaches below the hole on the fast, sloping greens. Accurate positioning is more critical than pure length.
The Main Challenge
Frequent wind and thick fescue boundaries make King’s Walk a tough test. The greatest challenge is controlling ball flight on exposed holes and avoiding deep native grasses. Many greens are elevated and guarded by bunkers, demanding accurate iron shots and deft touch around the greens, especially when putting on fast, contoured surfaces.
The Good
Golfers praise King’s Walk for its challenging Arnold Palmer design, well-maintained bentgrass greens, and the ‘prairie links’ personality. The course’s open, rolling fairways and true putting surfaces make it playable, fair, and enjoyable for a variety of handicaps. The practice facility and Eagle’s Crest Grill add to the all-around value.
The Not So Good
Some feel the course’s routing lacks variety, with several straight holes and little tree cover for wind protection. During peak afternoons, wind can intensify. Bunker consistency is another occasional complaint, and some request more distinctive landscaping between holes to heighten the sense of seclusion.
Signature Hole:
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18
The par-4 18th hole plays slightly uphill toward the clubhouse, with native fescue rough framing the fairway and a large pond guarding the right side. Precision on both the drive and the approach is critical, as the green is well protected by bunkers and out of bounds lurks left. A true risk-reward finish.
Clubhouse
A full-service clubhouse includes the Eagle’s Crest Grill, outdoor patio, pro shop, modern locker rooms, and golf equipment rentals. Emphasis is on comfort and community, with scenic views of the course and events regularly hosted throughout the season.
Practice Facilities
Features a large driving range, multi-level tee boxes, a short game area, putting green, and lessons from PGA professionals. The space is ample and provides all tools needed for warm-up or skill improvement.
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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