Don t let the name deter you this course only sounds like some guy s backyard project Willinger s is 30 miles from downtown Minneapolis but sports a wild way out there ambiance The opening nine is flattish and wanders around multiple marshland areas but the layout really comes alive on the topsy turvy back nine that s tucked into the trees The course concludes with a demanding 566 yard par 5 requiring a tricky approach shot to a green well protected by sand and water The course was ranked No 7 on the list of 50 best courses under 50