The Brainerd Lakes Area is recognized as one of the top golfing destinations in the world.  

Four Brainerd Golf Trail Courses Rated Among Best In State, Golf Digest 2005-2006

Among the top 50 Golf Destinations in the World, Golf Digest
World’s Largest Audubon Signature Sanctuary, Audubon Int’l Signature Program
One of America’s Best 40 Resort Courses, Golf & Travel Magazine
Top 100 Courses You Can Play, Golf Magazine
Minnesota’s Top Ranked Golf Course, Golf Digest
Midwest Course of the Year, Midwest Golf Course Owners Assoc.
Best Environmental Golf Course in the World, Audubon Int’l Signature Program
Minnesota’s #1 Public Course, Golf Digest
Top 10 New Public Courses in the Nation, Golf Magazine
Top 50 Golf Resort, Golf Digest
Best New Public Upscale Golf Course in North America, Golf Digest
Ranked #33 in the US, Golf Digest