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Dutch 18 Course

The Dutch 18 Course

The Dutch 18 Golf Course at Cragun's Resort is a picturesque and challenging course nestled in the stunning surroundings of Brainerd, Minnesota. This meticulously designed course offers a blend of natural beauty and strategic layout, providing an unforgettable golfing experience.

Dutch #1, Par 4 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #1, Par 4

One of the longest par 4's on the course but offers a very large landing area off the tee.  The second shot plays downhill with the left side of the green guarded by a deep bunker.  Make sure to check the pin placement on this very spacious green offering a few different tiers to tuck pins.

Dutch #2, Par 4 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #2, Par 4

Take a little breather on this short left to right Par 4.  Finding the fairway will allow you to attack the pin with a wedge.  Take note that the green slopes severely from back to front.

Dutch #3, Par 3 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #3, Par 3

This par 3 offers one of the best views on the golf course.  Pin placement and wind off the lake will be essential factors to consider when choosing your club off the tee.  A safe miss is the chipping area to the right, away from the water.

Dutch #4, Par 5 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #4, Par 5

Trust your line on this blind tee shot.  The safe play is to hug the right side of the fairway.  Long bombers can try to cut off the left side of the marsh to allow a chance to get home in two shots on this par 5.  A very easy layup short of the marsh followed by an accurate wedge should lead to a nice birdie opportunity.

Dutch #5, Par 4 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #5, Par 4

Take your safest club off the tee to avoid the two large fairway bunkers on the right side of the fairway.  The green is very well guarded by bunkers with a front and back tier for pin placements.  A good 2-putt here should get you a routine par.

Dutch #6, Par 3 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #6, Par 3

This downhill par 3 plays one club shorter and should give you a nice opportunity for birdie.  The only trouble to avoid is the pond that follows the entire right side of the green.

Dutch #7, Par 5 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #7, Par 5

Another par 5 where you must trust your line with the fairway hidden off the tee.  The landing area is very spacious with two fairway bunkers protecting the right side of the fairway.  After a solid tee ball, you will have the option to go for it in two over the marsh or layup.  The layup is very well marked with a large oak tree marking exactly where to hit.  With a wedge in hand, you can fire away at the pin and hopefully have another nice birdie opportunity.

Dutch #8, Par 3 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #8, Par 3

This uphill par 3 always plays one to two clubs longer into the wind.  The entire front side of the green is protected by bunkers so don't be afraid to go long here.  The green slopes back to front so the green will catch a longer shot and give you a chance to make a low stress par.

Dutch #9, par 4 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #9, par 4

For most players this is not a driver off the tee with two strategically placed bunkers pinching at the end of the fairway.  Playing short of the bunker will give you 150 yards into a very large three tiered green.

Dutch #10, Par 4 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #10, Par 4

This uphill par 4 demands a higher tee ball allowing the player to fly the hill and find a few more yards of roll.  On your approach take note the green surround bounces left to right and the green runs away from the fairway.  Hitting a high approach with spin will give you a great chance of holding the green and making a good score.

Dutch #11, Par 3 Course at Cragun's Resort Brainerd Minnesota

Dutch #11, Par 3

This downhill par 3 will give you a great chance at birdie with less than 150 yards in.  If the pin is to the left at all get ready to hit is close with the slope of the green moving hard right to left.  This hole carded the most hole in ones in 2023.

Dutch #12, Par 4 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #12, Par 4

A nice stress-free driving par 4 with a huge fairway to target.  The hole moves right to left so try to hug the left side to have a little shorter approach shot.  Your approach shot is demanding with a small green guarded by a very deep bunker on the right side.  The green slopes from front to back with a false back side making it easy to go a little long.

Dutch #13, Par 4 course at Cragun's Resort, Brainerd Minnesota

Dutch #13, Par 4

A risk reward tee ball with the fairway pinching in at the perfect distance off the tee.  A shorter club in will help with an uphill approach guarded by bunkers on both the right and left of this smaller green complex.

Dutch #14, Par 4 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #14, Par 4

This long par 4 moves quickly right to left off the tee with a draw offering a nice downhill bounce and roll towards the green.  The approach looks more daunting than it is with marsh and bunkers guarding the left side of the green.  Favor the right side and most bounces tend to move left.

Dutch #15, Par 3 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #15, Par 3

This is a very straight forward par 3 with its only defense being the marsh forced carry.  Get your yardage right and you should have a nice birdie chance.

Dutch #16, par 5 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #16, par 5

It's time to finish out your round with a flurry of birdies with this very reachable par 5.  A generous landing area should allow for a fairway finder.  Your second shot plays a little uphill so you will need to plan on hitting an extra club.  A risk reward shot at its finest with the green heavily guarded by bunkers.  The green plays relatively flat allowing for a great birdie or better chance.

Dutch #17, Par 3 at Cragun's Resort Brainerd

Dutch #17, Par 3

One of the shortest par 3's on the property playing 120 yards or less.  Pick the right club based off the wind and fire away.  Par or better is almost a guarantee.

Dutch #18, Par 5 Course at Cragun's Resort Brainerd, Minnesota

Dutch #18, Par 5

This beautiful par 5 is perfect way to cap off your day.  The fairway if protected by two very large bunkers up the right side.  After avoiding those you will have to decide if you can carry the large pond protecting the green.  This shot will be almost all carry with just a little room to run a shot up the small opening in front of the green.  If you decide to layup you will need to stay short of the pond and the fairway bunker.  Prepare yourself to finish in front of a crowd with the Legacy deck overlooking this green complex.