There are more golf courses in North Dakota per capita than in any other U.S. state, so don't forget those clubs and golf shoes when packing for your trip. Should bringing your clubs prove to be too much of a hassle, there are plenty of North Dakota golf courses that can set you up with a rental set. The peak golf season in North Dakota coincides with the peak travel season, which falls between the months of May and September. You can also tee it up in April and October, and discount greens fees are usually the norm during these months. Even if you choose to golf in North Dakota during the peak season, you should find the greens fees to be quite reasonable. Some of the best golf courses in North Dakota have received honors for their affordability, as well as the quality of their layout.

The North Dakota golf courses can be found in good number across the state, so you shouldn't have problems finding one or more that is close to your ultimate destination. The capital city of Bismarck boasts some of the best golf courses in the North Dakota, so you can tee it up in the Bismarck area when you're not enjoying other attractions, such as the Capitol Building. The Hawktree Golf Course at Bismarck is easily one of the top golf courses in the state, so you might head there if you only have time to enjoy one round. There are eighteen beautiful holes at this championship course, which boasts scenic views everywhere you look. With four sets of tees to choose from, golfers of all levels can enjoy a fun and challenging golfing experience at Hawktree. Before you start your round, you might head over to the Hawktree Golf Club's practice facility, which provides a driving range, a chipping green, and black slag bunkers that you can hit from. All of the top golf courses in North Dakota offer complete facilities.

The Hawktree Golf Course isn't the only course worth playing in Bismarck, and if you have time, you might consider a visit to the Tom O'Leary Golf Course or the Riverwood Golf Course, both of which offer eighteen terrific holes. When you only have time for nine, the Pebble Creek Course is worth checking out. Bismarck isn't the only place to find attractive North Dakota golf courses, and if you're in Williston, you won't want to pass on the Links of North Dakota. The Links of North Dakota at Red Mike Resort is a fantastic 18-hole course that any golfing enthusiast will enjoy. You'll find it along the shoreline of Lake Sakakawea. Another area golf course you can play when visiting Williston is the Williston Municipal Golf Course, which offers nine fun and challenging holes.

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Heading south of Williston, you will eventually come to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and the small town of Medora, near the South Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, makes for a great destination if you're looking to golf in North Dakota. The designer of the Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Michael Hurdzan, went so far as to label the location of his course as the "best site he'd ever seen without ocean views." This has a lot to do with the scenic North Dakota Badlands, which can be found in the western part of the state. Stay-and-play vacation packages are available for this course in Medora, and they are worth taking advantage of if you plan on hitting the links. Like most other golf courses in North Dakota, the Bully Pulpit Golf Course, which features eighteen dazzling holes, is cheaper than you might expect.

The golf courses in North Dakota listed thus far aren't the only ones worth checking out during your visit. The King's Walk Golf Course, for example, is another one you might add to your list of places to play. Designed by Arnold Palmer, this course near Grand Forks isn't as hilly as some of the North Dakota golf courses found further west, but that doesn't mean that it isn't as fun or challenging. Golf courses like King's Walk are only helping to make golf in North Dakota a top leisure activity, so don't forget to keep golf in mind when planning your getaway to the Peace Garden State.