F O R T H E LOV E O F T H E
North Links provides locals a close place to get their golf fix.
BY ASHLEY HANLEY
“My recollection is that Andrew was playing tee to green by age 10. He definitely learned the game there. We bought the unlimited range pass, so he spent many hours driving, chipping and putting at the North Links range. He likely started that at age 8,” reflects North Mankatoan Craig Christensen. Andrew is now 21 and still playing the sport of golf. A love he developed at North Links. “We’ve golfed a lot of courses over the years, but I think Andrew and I both consider North Links our first home course,” says Craig.
Andrew’s love of North Lin ks was evident in his smile at a very young ag e.
Indeed, North Links helped many locals develop a love of the sport. Located on the outskirts of North Mankato off of Highway 14, North Links Golf Course is a public golf course featuring a traditional, prairie style layout with multi-tiered and undulating greens to challenge golfers of all abilities. North Links features an extensive practice facility, full-service banquet facilities, and a fully stocked Pro Shop. They also offer league play, practice sessions and lessons for any golfer. The course shares a long and storied history in the community. They officially opened for play back in 1993. It was originally built and owned by the city of North Mankato, making it a municipal golf course. Shortly thereafter, the golf course went into private hands and has been owned by a family from the Twin Cities since 1996. That family owns eight golf courses in four states under the title Wilson Golf Group.
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If golfing isn’t necessarily up your alley, they also offer some amenities for public use and individual events.
