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Farmington sits in Dakota County, about 25 miles south of Minneapolis, where the Twin Cities metro gradually gives way to open agricultural land and the gentle, rolling terrain that defines Minnesota's southern suburbs. Golf here is a serious seasonal pursuit — the courses that earn loyalty in this part of the state tend to reward repeat play, revealing their subtleties as the short Upper Midwest season progresses from spring thaw to the last crisp rounds of October.
Fountain Valley Golf Club is a public facility serving a community that has grown considerably over the past two decades as the southern metro expanded. Courses in this tier of the Minnesota golf market typically lean into value and accessibility, offering a full 18-hole experience to everyday players without the exclusivity or price point of the metro's private clubs. The "fountain valley" name suggests water features and natural elevation changes — both common design elements in this part of Dakota County, where creek drainage and pond complexes shape the land.
For golfers based in the southern Twin Cities corridor, Farmington represents a reasonable drive for a round that doesn't require fighting into the city.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue · men | 6,578 | 71.5 | 130 | 72 |
| White · men | 6,318 | 70.3 | 128 | 72 |
| White · women | 6,318 | 76.5 | 131 | 72 |
| Gold · men | 5,866 | 68.2 | 123 | 72 |
| Gold · women | 5,866 | 74 | 126 | 72 |
| Red · men | 5,536 | 66.7 | 121 | 72 |
| Red · women | 5,536 | 72.2 | 122 | 72 |
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