Few public courses in Wisconsin carry the pedigree that Troy Burne does. Designed by Tom Lehman — the 1996 British Open champion — in collaboration with architect Tim Liddy, the course opened in 1999 and quickly established itself as one of the premier public layouts in the Upper Midwest. It has hosted multiple Gateway Tour events and earned consistent recognition on state and regional best-of lists, drawing players from across the Twin Cities metro and beyond.
The course plays through the rolling glacial terrain of St. Croix County, where the land breaks sharply into ridges, valleys, and dramatic elevation changes. That topography gives Troy Burne a character you simply don't find on flatter midwestern ground — carries over ravines, approach shots that demand precise club selection, and views that stretch well past the property lines. The design rewards thoughtful shotmaking more than raw power.
Hudson sits just across the St. Croix River from the Minnesota border, making Troy Burne genuinely convenient for the Twin Cities golf market while feeling like a proper destination in its own right.
