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E. in Byron, Minnesota. Construction began as part of the Somerby golf-and-residential development in 2002, and the course was completed in 2004.
John Fought and Minnesota native Tom Lehman designed the layout. The Gold tees measure 7,209 yards at par 72 with a 74.7 course rating and 140 slope; six additional rated combinations extend down to the 5,160-yard Royal tees. The course is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
The course is an 18-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 72, 7,209 yards, course rating 74.7 and slope rating 140. Designed by John Fought and Tom Lehman, the course originally opened in 2004. It is a private members' club. On-site facilities include Clubhouse, Golf Shop, Locker Rooms, Restaurant, Grille Room, Golf Simulator, Practice Facilities.
Development of the Somerby golf-and-residential community began in 2002 through Golden Tee Development LLC, a partnership involving Ames Construction and Wensmann Homes. John Fought and Tom Lehman were selected to design the golf course.
The architects created multiple strategic shot options rather than designing solely for low-handicap players, allowing the course to remain playable from a broad range of tees while retaining championship length from the back.
Construction was completed in 2004. Ames Construction later acquired its partner's interest in the development venture.
Golf Digest placed Somerby among America's ten leading new private courses shortly after it opened. It has remained part of the magazine's Minnesota rankings and sits 17th in the 2025-26 Best in State list.
Somerby remains a private golf and residential club with an 18-hole course, substantial clubhouse, dining and year-round simulator facilities.
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| Front 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Yards | 565 | 374 | 417 | 610 | 210 | 433 | 398 | 186 | 480 | 3673 |
| Index | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | - |
| Back 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 406 | 542 | 484 | 191 | 402 | 317 | 454 | 150 | 590 | 3536 | 7209 |
| Index | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | - | - |
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