Golf

Golf

An Unrivaled Golf Experience

Since new ownership (in 2012), over $15MM in capital improvements have been put into the Club, much of which has gone into long-term improvements to the golf course to ensure premier playing conditions. Recent renovations to the course include new Augusta White bunker sand (2021) and a complete Driving Range renovation (2021). Over the past eight years, over five miles of drain tile have been added, along with annual maintenance practices to continuously improve drainage, making the course playable despite weather conditions. Dellwood’s 18-hole championship course finds an incredible balance of playability for all skill levels – fun for the novice player yet challenging for the skilled player. With six sets of tees ranging from 5,350 to 7,050 yards, there is an offering for all! Whether you want to walk the golf course with our new Clic Gear push carts, ride through on our Finn Scooters, or cruise through with our new EZ GO golf carts, you’ll be treated to a nature hike through 200 acres of aesthetic beauty.

USGA Certified

Our dedication to ecologically sound land management and the conservation of natural resources has earned certification from the USGA and Audubon International as an Audubon Sanctuary golf course. Our environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, chemical reduction and water conservation has a positive impact that extends beyond the boundaries of the golf course and helps benefit the entire community.

Tournaments and Events

At Dellwood, we offer members a schedule of social and competitive events all season long. From the Opener to the Club Championship and everything in-between, members enjoy great competition all summer long. Weekly and special events are organized for men, women, couples and juniors. A perfect mix of events are scheduled for all levels of ability.

Dellwood is a nationally ranked golf course that has hosted numerous championship events (listed below) and we are also available for non-member golf events (see our events page).

  • 1973 Minnesota State Open
  • 1974 Minnesota State Amateur
  • 1979 US Open Local Qualifying
  • 1983 MGA Senior Championship
  • 1984 MN PGA Match Play Championship
  • 1985 USGA Amateur Qualifying
  • 1987 MWGA Match Play Championship
  • 2005 MGA Players’ Championship
  • 2013 MWGA Women’s State Amateur
  • 2015 MGA MN State Four-Ball (1986, 2009)
  • 2015 MN PGA Senior Club Professional Championship
  • 2017 MGA Champions Tournament
  • 2017 MGA Senior Tour Finals
  • 2018 Women’s Minnesota State Open
  • 2019 MGA Mid-Am Qualifier (1989, 1998, 2011)
  • 2019 Men’s & Women’s US Mid-Am Qualifier
  • 2020 Women’s MGA Four Ball Championship
  • 2021 Women’s MGA Match Play Championship
  • 2022 US Senior Open Qualifying (2016)
  • 2024 Minnesota PGA Match Play

Golf Professional Staff

Clayton Johnson

PGA Head Golf Professional
Clayton has been involved in the golf industry for the past 18 years in several capacities. He has worked as an Assistant Golf Pro both in Minnesota and California. Clayton is a certified Club Repair Technician and Golf Shaft Specialist through Mitchell Golf. He played golf at Gustavus Adolphus College for 2 years and obtained his B.S. in Business Administration from Minnesota School of Business. Clayton enjoys playing hockey and traveling. He resides in Hugo with his wife, Christina and son Rory.

Cory Moran

Assistant Golf Professional

Scott Springer

Assistant Golf Professional
Scott grew up in Anoka, Minnesota. Before joining the team here at Dellwood Country Club, he previously worked at Green Haven Golf Course for 4 years. Scott graduated from The University of Wisconsin-Stout with a degree in golf enterprise management and a minor in property management. He was a member of the Stout golf team for 4 years. Scott is continuing to further his knowledge of the golf industry, as he is now working towards completion of the PGA Associate Program. Scott likes to spend his free time golfing and watching all things sports.

Sam Long

Assistant Golf Professional
Sam grew up in Stillwater and graduated from The College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota with a degree in business administration with a minor in marketing. He was a member of the CSS Golf Team for 4 and served as team captain in his senior year. Upon graduation Sam spent two seasons working at Andalusia Country Club in La Quinta, California working with the outside service staff and as an assistant golf professional. In his spare time he enjoys spending time at the family cabin fishing and watching the Minnesota Wild.

Lessons

Whether you’re new to the game or looking to fine tune your swing, our Golf Professional Staff will be there to assist. Integrate tools like Trackman to make any lesson more interactive and informative! 

Junior Golf

Our Junior Golf program has over 100 juniors who participate annually. We have had three State High School champions come from our Club, and over 20 players go on to compete at the collegiate level.

Instruction

The mission of the Dellwood Country Club Junior Golf Program is to nurture Junior Golfers in the rules, etiquette, and skills necessary for them to develop a passion for golf, the game of a lifetime.  Following the Instructional Clinics, juniors will play golf on the course based on their experience level: 3 holes, 5 holes, 9 holes or 18 holes. Beginning golfers will also play holes on the course while supervised by the Golf Staff.

Team

We encourage juniors to participate in the MGA InterClub Series (our Dellwood team travels to play against other teams in our area), and the PGA Junior Tour, which has many outstanding events hosted by various Minnesota courses.

Golf Shop

The Golf Shop at Dellwood is fully stocked for all your golfing needs. Our PGA Professionals are happy to arrange play with demo equipment, assist with special orders and help with custom fittings. It has all you need to get the most out of your game.