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White Bear Yacht Club
Dellwood, Minnesota, United States
18 Holes · Par 72 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
— About
About White Bear Yacht Club
White Bear Yacht Club is a private 18-hole, par 72 course in Dellwood, Minnesota, above the shore of White Bear Lake. William Watson laid it out, and the land he worked with is the main story: rolling ground with frequent changes of level, where the contours matter more than water or heavy bunkering. Reviewers describe restless, sloping fairways. It is not open to the public, and a round depends on an invitation from a member.
- Reviewers dwell on Watson's rolling ground, not the 6,471-yard length from the back tees.
- Some accounts credit Donald Ross with advice on the design, while others name William Watson alone.
- Parts of the round are played with views of White Bear Lake beside the course.
- Tom Vardon and Jim Urbina are also credited with work on the course over the years.
History of White Bear Yacht Club
William Watson laid out the first nine holes at White Bear Yacht Club in 1912, on rolling ground close to the lake. The course had been extended to 18 holes by 1915. Other architects have since been credited with work on it, and the club is private.
Signature holes at White Bear Yacht Club
The 12th is the hole most often singled out. Reviewers praise its approach, which finishes at a green that falls away and rewards a careful choice of line. It stands out in a round where most of the defending is done by the ground.
When to play White Bear Yacht Club
White Bear Yacht Club is private, so the best time to visit is whenever a member can host you. Ask which months the course is open, and whether any member events will affect the day you have in mind.
Playing White Bear Yacht Club: tips
A round means playing as a member's guest, since the club publishes no green fee and runs no public tee sheet. The club's mailing address is 56 Dellwood Avenue, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is the usual gateway. Ask your host about dress expectations and arrival times before the day.
— Weather at White Bear Yacht Club
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56 Dellwood Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Dellwood, Minnesota, United States
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about White Bear Yacht Club
Can the public play White Bear Yacht Club?
No. It is a private club with no public tee times and no published green fee, so a round depends on an invitation from a member.
How long is the course?
The back tees play 6,471 yards at par 72, according to two independent profiles, though one aggregator lists a much shorter figure for the blue tees.
Did Donald Ross design White Bear Yacht Club?
Accounts differ. Some credit Ross with advice or remodelling, while others name William Watson alone. This profile credits Watson as the architect.