The Land of 10,000 Lakes may not have that same number of golf courses but Minnesota takes a back seat to no state when it comes to challenging and fun courses. Interspersed between the lakes and rivers, winding through majestic forests and past beautiful rolling prairie, Minnesota’s golf courses provide all the eye candy and challenges for which the avid golfer may be looking. The advent of casino gaming in the state so many years ago brought in more than a few dollars to various Native American tribes. This money was not squandered. The leaders of the tribes knew that in order to more fully serve their guests they needed to provide more than just slots and table games. More than a few of the tribes chose to build golf courses on their property. And not just any golf course, either. The tribes built championship 18-hole golf courses. They hired the finest golf course designers and pros. And, something very important, they built the courses with the land in mind. Using the natural folds in the land, capitalizing on its own inherent beauty, the courses they built can only be described as picturesque.