The Meadows at Mystic Lake

State: MN City: Prior Lake
Price Range: $75 - $99
Weekend Rate (w/cart): $85
Address: 2400 Mystic Lake Drive
Zip Code: 55372
Phone Number: 952-233-5533
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7.79 CONDITIONS out of 10

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Green & Clean
Above & Beyond

7.38 HOSPITALITY out of 10

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8.62 PLAYABILITY out of 10

Design
Difficulty
Carts & Cards

7.01 FACILITIES out of 10

Tee Times
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5.36 VALUE out of 10

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Fun Factor
Value

FORWARD SCORENAout of 100

758

TOTAL SCORE out of 1000

The Meadows at Mystic Lake is located behind Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota. This is a championship course and it plays that way. This is a very nice layout with many picturesque features like waterfalls, wildlife statues, streams, lakes and some very nice architecture. We suppose that all those features are there to take your mind off the fact that for some reason, you can't figure out why you can't get a par to save your life.

This is not a very hacker-friendly course. If you know the layout and play some good course management, you might be able to get in the low 90s, but it's unlikely.

Most fairways are set in a semivalley with raised borders framing the hole. Those borders are filled with high, dense, native prairie grasses, which makes finding your ball nearly impossible and playing from there downright wicked. In general, throughout the regular playing season, this course is in top condition with tee boxes, fairways and greens in great shape. It better be for the price they are asking. However, this review was done near the end of October and although they had a reduced rate, the conditions were quite poor.

Tee boxes were in need of repair due to divots and a couple were not even flat and level. Fairways were a mixed bag with some being fine and in good condition and others punched and sanded. Greens were okay except there seemed to be an inconsistency in speed and amount of break from one green to another. Carts were nice, newer electric models with GPS.

At the turn, there is grill service and a patio area where we were greeted by a very nice and polite server willing to help except he had almost no items available from the menu at 12:30 p.m. The 19th hole is a nice restaurant with good reasonably-priced food, but remember this facility is dry and does not serve alcohol.

Final thought. This is a challenging picturesque course that you play once, maybe twice a year. Just think that you are on vacation at a resort course and are there to enjoy yourself and not worry about what will be your final score.

Latest Update: 11/5/2009

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Overall rating:		9.2
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Customer Service:		9.0 (1)
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9.2

Reviewed by Guest | April 10, 2012

I played the Meadows at Mystic Lake with my dad and brother this spring. This was my dad and brother's first time to the Meadows and they were not disappointed. It didn't take but a few holes before they were saying "this is one of the best courses [they] have played!" The course was in excellent condition for this time of year. The greens were rolling true and free of any defects. The fairways were in excellent condition and nice and tight.

I love this course simply for the scenery and openness of the course. It is a great layout and keeps all 18 holes very interesting. The numerous tee boxes will allow golfers of all levels to enjoy themselves here. Yes, the course is a bit more difficult than most, however, you will not get bored. At no point will you feel like you're playing a hole you've already played once before. The scenic waterfalls, native grasses, and statues offer unique and distinctive features you don't see anywhere else in Minnesota.

The big knock on the course will be the price during peak season. $85 is a bit steep for the average hacker; however, we took advantage of the spring rate and played 18 holes with cart for only $45 each. Range balls are included as well. You can gamble and spin the wheel for the chance at a lower rate, but we opted for the guaranteed $45 as it is a great deal. Some will be disappointed that, since the casino is dry, so is the golf course; no booze!

The price will keep a lot of golfers away, which makes pace always smooth and pleasant. We didn't have anyone pushing us and were not waiting on anyone in front of us. The clubhouse staff was very friendly as well and the starter very informative.

I'm a bit bias when it comes to recommending a very nice and high end course I have to admit, however, I have no problem suggesting the Meadows to the hackers and scratch golfers alike. Play in the spring or fall for $45 and treat yourself to one of the Twin Cities hidden gems.