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
2024 marks my 14th year as a golf professional and 3rd year at Dellwood. Over the years, I have gained my experience working at many different clubs in a couple different states (MN, AZ). Most recently, I was at Wayzata Country Club for the past 8 years. At Wayzata, I began as an assistant running the junior program and progressed to the lead assistant coordinating leagues, events and managing outside staff. Along with that, much of my time was spent on lesson tee as a well-experienced golf instructor and fitter with a passion for helping golfers improve at the game. Outside of golf, I’m a huge sports fan. I love to travel and I spend my free time fishing and bowling.

Scott Springer

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

Faith Ford

Assistant Golf Professional
Faith grew up in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin along Lake Wissota. Getting involved with her high school golf team, combined with a passion for teaching, has set her on a track for the golf industry. For the past 4 years she had been managing her local golf course by running events, teaching youth clinics, and helping in other departments. During her off seasons Faith has been working towards getting her private pilots license and teaches violin lessons to high school students.

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.