Yesterday I had the privilege of joining course co-architect Paul Miller, course superintendent Greg Nolan and his assistant Jeff for an afternoon round at the Meadows at Mystic Lake course in Prior Lake.

The course was in great shape, but the wind was really blowing. Several grassland areas around the course had been burned with a controlled burn a few weeks ago, making wayward shots easier to find. Other areas were filling in nicely with fescues and wildflowers.

Two items of note:

• The “Spin-and-Play” promotion runs through June 1. Spin the wheel in the pro shop to determine your green fee (maximum of $65, minimum free).
• Demo Day will be held Saturday, June 2, from 10am – 1pm on the driving range. Scheduled brands include Callaway, TaylorMade, Nike, Ping and Cleveland.