The Donald Ross designed golf course is one of the most interesting in the State. Renowned golf course architect Tom Doak, an expert on classic golf design, said that it has some of the best Donald Ross holes he had ever seen. Not a small statement as Ross is credited with either full or partial design of 22 courses in the most recent listing of the “Top 100 Classical Golf Courses.” The variations in lie, green undulations and raw beauty of the course make it one of those special layouts that the members never tire of playing.

The course maintenance crew is known as one of the best in the Twin Cities and always has the course in the best possible condition.

And, of course, the “no tee time” policy is something special in today’s golf crazy atmosphere. The club protects the right of the membership to have the ability to be spontaneous in when they play. By keeping membership small, there is almost never more than a few minutes wait when teeing off. While other clubs may require tee times be made days in advance and give no guarantee that you will get close to the desired time, White Bear Yacht Club offers the freedom to fit a round of golf into your schedule as it is convenient.

History

Harrison “Jimmy” Johnston, winner of the 1929 US Amateur Championship, is congratulated by the Governor.

Our golf history began in 1912 with the services of George Turpie as professional. He was followed in 1916 by Tom Vardon, brother of the famous Harry Vardon, originator of the overlapping grip and six time winner of the British Open.

The outstanding skill of one of our members, Harrison (Jimmy) H. Johnston enabled him to win an unbelievable number of golf honors, including the 1929 U.S.G.A. Amateur Championship played at Pebble Beach.

Donald Ross – WBYC Golf Course Architect

Course Stats:
•	Course Architect: Donald Ross
•	Ranked #43 of the 100 Best Classical Courses in the U.S. by GolfWeek
•	Ranked #3 in the state of Minnesota by Golf Digest
•	Designated a Platinum Club of America and listed as one of America's top 200 clubs!
•	The current course record is: Men – 61,Terry O'Loughlin Jr. Women - 68, Claudia Pilot