Welcome
Welcome
Pro Shop Hours - PRE Season hours
Pro Shop Hours - Monday - Friday @ 10 am - 2 pm Until April 1st
Pro Shop Phone - 701-858-0312 / email Vardongolfclub@gmail.com
Vardon Grille and Bar
opens 4-1-25 for pre season hours
Bar - Daily at 11 am - 10 pm
Dining - Daily at 11 am - 10 pm - Kitchen Closes at 9 pm
Championship Sunday at The Masters - 4-13-25 - Brunch - 10 am - 3pm
Mothers Day Brunch 11th, 2025 - Brunch - 10 am - 8 pm
Restaurant Phone - 701-852-5502
RayCook.Vardon@gmail.com
Camille.Vardongolf@gmail.com
ABOUT THE VARDON
Vardon Golf Club, located in Minot ND, is one of the finest golf courses open to public play in the upper Midwest. Since 1983, the course has hosted the Western ND Charity Pro Am, a premiere event on the Dakotas Tour, which has crowned champions that include the likes of Tom Lehman and Steve Jones. Many of the pros have stated the greens at the Vardon are among the best they have played. The quick greens are defended by well-placed bunkers requiring accurate approach shots.
Founded in 1928, the organizers called upon Tom Vardon to design the original front nine. Tom, who was a playing professional and club pro in addition to a course architect, finished runner-up in the 1903 British Open, to his brother, Harry Vardon. Harry Vardon was a 6-time winner of the British Open and inventor of the Vardon overlap grip. The original front 9, which opened in 1929, remains the same layout today. Below are some pictures from circa 1930 of the original clubhouse, hole #3 green and hole #4.
The Vardon Golf Club sits on the original Minot Country Club property (founded in 1928-1st round played in 1929) You will notice we have used the 1928 and 1929 numbers in and around the club and on our menus to pay respect to the original founders back in 1928.
In 2011 the city of Minot experienced a devastating flood that all but wiped out the golf course and a good portion of the town itself. The MCC board at the time (2011) felt it was best to abandon the club and move the Club to an alternative location.
After the decision was made to abandon the grounds, 4 local gentlemen, and members of the former Minot Country Club felt the grounds needed to be saved and restored as a golf course. The club and grounds were then sold to the group, and the partnership formed 28 Club LLC. The newly formed partnership re-opened the golf course in the fall of 2013 as the Vardon Golf Club paying tribute to the original architect Mr. Tom Vardon.
In addition to the partnership, we also thank Mr. Bruce Ruppert, Todd Lee, Pam Alexander, Clay Burns, Mike Morley, current and former members, and all of those who helped rebuild the grounds into The Vardon.
Since the re-opening, the club itself has changed in numerous ways. New trees were, and continue to be planted, a clubhouse re-model, pro shop expansion, an outdoor event center, and our restaurant and bar has evolved into two restaurants throughout the year. During the golfing season we operate as Vardon’s 28 Club Grille and Bar. In the Fall - Winter season we operate as Vardon’s Chophouse featuring the fresh seafood, prime cuts and chops, fine wine and spirits.
Whether you play the game of golf or not, a trip out to The Vardon is always worth it. Our staff, members, guest and ownership group welcomes you to the Vardon.
2025 membership inquiry forms
updates at VARDON
Since the spring of 2020 the Vardon Golf Club has added many new features and upgrades to the course. Our desire to be the best in class, continues to grow.
We have added
52 Trees in 2022
Auto range ball machine on the range 2022
New maintenance equipment plus, benches and ball washers and rental carts - 2022-2023
Constructed 3 new tee boxes, and the creation of the NEW HOLE 9 Water Hazzard - 2022-2023
52 More Trees in 2023
1200 Square Feet of Range Turf Added to our practice facility in 2023
Cart Barn addition for bag storage and push carts added in 2023
And not mention the expanded Restaurant and Bar facilities
The 2024 Season
62 more trees in these areas - Holes 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18
New cart paths and approach areas on holes, 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 15, 18
Hole 5 redesign and tree removal
Event space improvements and amenities creating a full outside event center with a bar will be completed in Spring of 2025
UPCOMING for The 2025 Season
An additional 12 Yamaha carts added to our fleet
50-60 more trees, and decorative plants and bushes
Continued Event Center upgrades and improvements
An outdoor Gelato Stand and seating area
AND…….. We Welcome Mr. Tyson Lippincott to the Vardon Family as our New Head Superintendent . Tyson will bring his outstanding talents to the course for many years to come, and will add his own touches to our beloved grounds.
Mr. Bruce Ruppert has called it career after 43 years on the grounds, 40 of them as the Head Superintendent. (fun fact) Bruce is only non golfer inducted into The North Dakota Golf Hall of Fame
Vardon’s 28 Club Grille and Bar - Golf Season
Vardon’s 28 Club Grille and Bar - Porch Area - Golf Season
Pro Shop - Main Entrance Clubhouse
Vardon’s Chophouse - Winter Season - Porch Area
Vardon’s Chophouse - Winter Season - Bar Area
Vardon’s Chophouse - Winter Season - Bar Area
Vardon’s Chophouse - Winter Season - Porch Area
Vardon’s Chophouse - Winter Season - Private Area on Porch
LOCATION
7101 County Road 15 W
Minot, ND 58703
PHONE & EMAIL
Golf Shop: (701) 858-0312
Restaurant: (701) 852-5502
vardongolfclub@gmail.com
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Shop
GOLF SHOP
Shop
GOLF SHOP
winter Hours of operation
Monday - Friday 10 - 2 pm as well as during Chophouse Restaurant Hours
Come and check out - NORTH DAKOTAS BEST and MOST WELL STOCKED PRO SHOP
Huge supply of Ping, TaylorMade, Calloway, Titleist, and Cobra - Woods, Wedges, Putters, and more ………………Custom Fitting by Our Head Pro
FootJoy, Adidas, and Puma Golf Shoes - ALL IN STOCK and ready to sell.
BEST STOCKED SHOP For Mens and Ladies Apparel and Footwear and Golf Bags and Push Carts.
YOU WANT IT, VARDON’S GOT IT
WINTER GOLF LESSONS NOW AVAILABLE - SEE OUR WINTER ACTIVITY PAGE
Featuring a full service Golf Shop, The latest in golf equipment and apparel, and PGA Professionals on staff for golf instruction & club fittings. We can accommodate your groups big or small for outings.
2025 NEW Green Fee Rates
Non Member - Walk on Rate - 18 Holes - $ 75.85
18 Holes (Military Discount & Member Guest Rate) - $ 54.95
18 Holes (Junior Rate) - $ 23.75
TAXES NOT INCLUDED
2025 New Cart rates
Non - Member Cart Rate - 18 Holes - $ 23.75/ per seat
Member Cart Rate - $ 18.95 Per Seat
TAXES NOT INCLUDED
The Course
COURSE
The Course
COURSE
Hosting golfers since 1929 over rolling river bottoms, the Vardon Golf Club was completely rebuilt, rededicated and reopened in August 2013 after being inundated by the epic Souris River floods of 2011. Designed by Tom Vardon, brother to Harry Vardon, (6-time British Open Champion and originator of the Vardon grip) the course is of the “classic” style. Not long in distance, but the 18 holes are well defended by quick greens that require accurate approach shots.
The Vardon measures:
6620 Yards from the Blue Tees - 72.4/125
6262 Yards from the White Tees - 70.7/123
5746 Yards from the Yellow (Senior) tees - 68.4/115
4694 Yards from the Red (Women) tees - 63.9/106