Northern Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Rochester, MN with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,226 yards, slope 130, rating 70.2), white (5,931 yards, slope 127, rating 68.9), gold (5,253 yards, slope 121, rating 65.8). The hardest hole is #18, a par 5 playing 481 yards from the first tee.
Northern Hills Golf Club
Rochester, MN
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A demanding straightaway par 4 that plays as the second-hardest hole on the course. The fairway is generous off the tee but narrows significantly on the approach, with bunkers guarding both sides of the green and rough terrain left.

A short, straightforward par 4 that offers one of the easiest scoring opportunities at Northern Hills. The wide fairway and open approach provide little resistance, making this an ideal birdie hole despite its modest yardage.

A mid-length par 3 that demands an accurate tee shot to reach the well-bunkered green. The exposed green offers little margin for error, with hazards surrounding the putting surface on all sides.

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 4 presents a straightforward risk-reward opportunity from the tee. An open fairway and accessible green make this an ideal scoring hole for all skill levels.

A relatively short par 4 with a tight, demanding layout that requires precision off the tee. The fairway corridor narrows significantly, and strategic bunker placement left and right of the green adds complexity despite the modest yardage.

A challenging par 5 that ranks fourth in difficulty and tests the field with strategic hazard placement. Water and bunkers guard critical areas along the fairway and surround the green, requiring careful positioning on the approach.

A mid-length par 3 with a scenic, elevated green protected by bunkers. The generous green size rewards solid contact, though accuracy is essential to avoid the hazards framing the putting surface.

A long par 5 that demands precision and positioning rather than pure length. Bunkers and rough terrain create strategic decision points along the fairway, and the green is well-guarded by hazards left and right.

A testing par 4 with a narrow fairway that punishes wayward tee shots with rough and out-of-bounds trouble. The approach to the green requires accuracy, as bunkers and hazards frame the putting surface.

A par 5 that plays as a birdie opportunity despite moderate length, with a relatively open fairway offering multiple approach options. Strategic bunkering near the green encourages careful placement on the final shot.

The third-hardest hole on the course, this lengthy par 4 demands two strong, accurate shots to reach the green in regulation. Water and bunkers left, combined with demanding rough right, create a penal layout that tests shotmaking ability.

A mid-length par 3 with a moderately sized green protected by strategic bunker placement. The hole's relatively straightforward nature makes it a fair test of mid-iron accuracy without excessive hazard penalty.

A strong par 4 that ranks fifth in difficulty, with a dramatic dogleg right that tests both length and course management. Bunkers and hazards guard the inside and outside of the turn, and the green is tightly defended on approach.

The easiest par 3 on the course, this short hole over water plays to a receptive green with minimal hazard concern. The hole offers a stress-free scoring opportunity from the tee despite the water carry.

A mid-length par 4 with a slightly dogleg character that rewards accuracy off the tee over distance. Strategic hazards left and right of the fairway narrow the corridor, with bunkers and rough guarding the approach to the green.

A tightly designed par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage suggests, with a narrow fairway and strategic bunker placement throughout. The compact layout and well-guarded green demand precision over power.

A relatively short par 4 offering an approachable scoring opportunity with a wide fairway and open green complex. The straightforward design provides relief after the demanding middle stretch of the back nine.

The signature finishing hole and hardest on the course, this long par 5 demands three quality shots to reach the green in regulation. Water and bunkers strategically placed along the fairway and framing the green create a dramatic finale that tests nerve and execution.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | |||
| blue | 381 | 320 | 173 | 338 | 325 | 504 | 175 | 520 | 358 | 3094 | 486 | 400 | 185 | 393 | 144 | 355 | 346 | 342 | 481 | 3132 | 6226 |
| white | 357 | 320 | 141 | 326 | 310 | 484 | 165 | 485 | 343 | 2931 | 478 | 396 | 173 | 371 | 124 | 323 | 336 | 334 | 465 | 3000 | 5931 |
| gold | 341 | 292 | 130 | 298 | 280 | 400 | 153 | 435 | 282 | 2611 | 430 | 310 | 163 | 292 | 107 | 305 | 318 | 326 | 391 | 2642 | 5253 |