Public · 18 Holes

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay

1450 Bois Forte Road, Tower, Minnesota

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18Holes
Jeffrey D. BrauerCourse Designer
4.6392 Reviews
Tower, MNLocation

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About The Wilderness at Fortune Bay

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay is a premier resort golf destination located on the scenic shores of Lake Vermilion in Minnesota. Designed by renowned architect Jeffrey D. Brauer, the course offers breathtaking panoramas and is consistently ranked among the best in the country. The resort features an award-winning 18-hole golf course, expansive practice areas, and...

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Pull Cart
Golf Lessons
Driving Range
Putting Green
Restaurant
Bar & Lounge
Reception Hall
Event Space
Marina
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4.6/5
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The Wilderness at Fortune Bay is highly regarded for its excellent course conditions, beautiful landscape, and player-friendly layout, making it a favorite among many golfers in Minnesota. The staff is frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, and the amenities, including the clubhouse and restaurant, enhance the overall experience. While the course is generally well-maintained, a few visitors have noted that the greens could use some improvement, and there are occasional issues with slow play.

8 months ago
Very nice course, although probably my least favorite between this and the two courses at Giants Ridge. The course was in excellent condition and it was easy to see why--I saw probably two dozen greenskeepers out there working on it in my morning round! It's very pretty and generally player-friendly, although there were a few split fairways--including right off the bat on the first hole--that seemed kind of pointless. I also didn't find too many of the holes to be all that interesting, although the par 4 with the Biarritz green and the two par 3s on the front nine were good, as was the short…
— Brett Meyer
9 months ago
I’ve played several of the northern Minnesota resort courses and this one was my favorite. Great layout in excellent condition with a superb pace of play and super friendly staff. Definitely worth the drive and the greens fee is very reasonable for the quality of the course and the experience.
— Billy Kinross
11 months ago
Great course with beautiful landscape. Course was in great shape. Greens were smooth and rolled true. 5 sets of tee boxes which allows everyone to select appropriate length. Carts had GPS with touchscreen to know distances. Clubhouse and amenities are very good. Highly recommend to everyone for a great experience.
— Matthew Pease
8 months ago
Excellent golf course with the openness to grip and rip. Challenging greens. Beautiful lush fairways. Be prepared to walk a bit even with a cart…
— Steve Wilson
a week ago
One of my favorite courses in Minnesota! Always in great shape, greens are fast, beautiful scenic holes and a great challenge. Everything is very well maintained. Well worth the drive up!
— Chaz Christensen
a year ago
Views, quality, and much to offer! As a local, bar food gets tiring and this place gave my hubby and I much needed beautiful date night. We arrived by boat and even received a golf cart ride up to the restaurant. We were waited on by the amazing waitress Abby (who made great suggestions). Outdoor seating offered, with a beautiful view of the golf course. We were very happy and will return! Highly recommend.
— Tiffany McCormick
4 years ago
Very beautiful course right behind the casino with gorgeous views from the club house. Very scenic course right off the first tee. Large rock walls, dramatic drops, and water throughout. The fairways and bunkers were well kept, but the greens could use some TLC. I did thoroughly enjoy my round and loved all the holes. Great place to play and would definalty reccomend it.
— Coleman Elliott
6 years ago
Awesome golf course! So many holes that could be considered the signature hole. Fairways were plush and green as can be. Greens were smooth and pretty flawless. Employees were very friendly and personable. I believe this is the best course probably in the state. If you are a visitor, this is a great choice or even the 2 courses at giants ridge. All within half an hour of each other
— Eric Wright
2 years ago
Highly recommend, whether it’s a simple dinner or a private event. We can’t thank the Wilderness Grill staff enough. This golf course has been my husband’s favorite place in the world since he was small. It was an absolutely dream to get married here last August and have our families experience the incredible vibe this place encompasses you in. Every staff member we interacted with was amazing, from the chef to the event coordinator to the bartenders; I couldn’t imagine a more perfect day. Thank you so much for everything.
— Aspen Zeece
3 years ago
This is the place. Top 3 public course in the state but haven't played the other two. Conditions were great. Staff is some of the best and very friendly. Played on a Saturday afternoon and ranger was very busy with slow play/drunk players.
— Terry & JoAnn DeBey
a year ago
Great course. I’ve been playing golf for 40 years all over the Midwest and this course is a solid 9.5 out of 10. Condition is very good and the green speeds were fast but playable. Make sure you play the correct tees and you will enjoy every minute. I would highly recommend this course to everyone and all skill levels.
— William
a year ago
Played there for my first time this Saturday. Easy to see who to is a regular on the Golf Digest Top 100 list. Great views and none of the holes are forgettable. Awesome staff and food at restaurant was great.
— Woodrow Piner

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