Local Rules
Cart rental is required Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Cart rental is required Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Personal carts must be insured
Personal carts must be insured
Walking is permitted Monday through Thursday
Walking is permitted Monday through Thursday
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course is built for variety and repeat play rather than one fixed championship routing. Multiple nines and tees let golfers adjust the length and challenge, while ponds and changing seasonal conditions make target selection and ball-flight control important. The Ponds Golf Course is a public golf facility in Saint Francis, Minnesota with three nine-hole loops, multiple tee options, a driving range and practice areas. The official course materials describe a flexible seasonal experience where the Red, Blue and White nines can be combined for different rounds. Three-nine Minnesota golf with ponds and flexible play
Major Risks
Ponds and changing targets The facility name and course information indicate water features; confirm the marked hazard and bailout side before aggressive shots. Seasonal operation The official materials state play is affected by season and weather; verify availability and cart policy before arrival.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm which nine and tee set are active. Recheck carry distance around ponds and seasonal wind. Choose a tee combination that keeps the round enjoyable and playable. Use the flexible layout intelligently
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
No independent review synthesis was used for the published intelligence. LOW
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED No current course-condition information was verified in the researched sources. Confirm current conditions with the club before play. 2026-10-02 2026-09-02 Use the club’s current notice or staff guidance for today’s conditions. The course conditions were not reported by a sufficiently current authoritative source.
30-second Pre-round Brief
The Ponds in 30 seconds The available nine and tee combination may vary by day. Confirm the routing Verify weather, cart policy and current course notices before play. Check the season A flexible public Minnesota facility with three nine-hole loops, multiple tees, practice facilities and water-shaped target decisions.
Regulations
Season pass holders may book tee times 10 days in advance
Season pass holders may book tee times 10 days in advance