Few public golf courses in America carry the historical weight of Keller Golf Club. Built in the 1920s and long operated by Ramsey County, it spent decades as one of the Twin Cities' premier tournament venues, hosting the PGA Championship twice — in 1932 and 1954 — along with multiple editions of the St. Paul Open, which drew the best players of the mid-20th century. That pedigree is woven into the fabric of the place in a way no renovation can fully erase.
The course sits on rolling terrain in Maplewood, just east of St. Paul, where mature trees frame most holes and the land moves with enough natural energy to reward thoughtful shot-making. It plays as a genuine test from the back tees without being punishing, and it has historically been regarded as one of the strongest values in public golf across Minnesota.
For Twin Cities golfers, Keller occupies a particular civic pride — a publicly accessible course with a résumé most private clubs would envy.
