Even though this is Golfing in Minnesota, the western Wisconsin region near Hudson is practically part of the Twin Cities. Next week we’ll be visiting White Eagle north of town, while last month we played Troy Burne on the south side.

This 1999 Tom Lehman signature course has matured into one of the top courses in the region. Managed by past champion and friend of the Tapemark Pro-Am, Dave Tentis, everything about this course is top-notch. My only real complaint is that I can’t afford to play it as often as I’d like ($100+ on weekends with half cart).

The Lehman tees play to 7,034 yards with a rating of 74.3 and a slope of 136, but those tees aren’t even out most of the time. We played the “Players Combo” tees, which stretched to 6,774 yards (72.9/135). I wouldn’t normally play those tees, but I was joined by a Troy Burne card holder and league member who was practicing for an event. Still managed a 95, but 455 yard par four holes into the wind are a bit much for my game.

I almost forgot about the great Panino sandwiches they serve in the clubhouse – are those restaurants even open any more?

7MM Troy Burne Photo Gallery