Overview
Midland Hills always suspected their course was designed by Seth Raynor in the early 1920s, but they had no records of what that course looked. They could intuit what some of Raynor's original holes were, but the overall architecture had dulled and shrunk over the years. That changed in 2018 when superintendent Mike Manthey discovered a 1921 irrigation map hidden above the ceiling in his office. The drawing showed Raynor's vision for the course including individual holes and bunkers, a roadmap that designer Jim Urbina used to recreate and sharpen the old templates like the Biarritz, Road and Eden. The improvements have help vault the course into the Best in State rankings for the first time.
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Awards
Ranking history:
Best in State: Ranked 14th, 2023-'24.
2023-'24 ranking: 14th.
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100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Review
“One of the best courses in the twin cities. It's hard to find two holes that are alike. The hills and contours have been left in the fairways and you must take into account the roll outs. Greens are interesting and quick. The changes in the last year have made it even better with the thinning of the trees and green expansions. It can never go back to the original Raynor routing but you still have 15 of the original holes."
Read More2021
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“Classic Seth Raynor: Eden, Radan, Punchbowl, Cape."
Read More2018
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