Welcome
Welcome
Our simple mission……..
At Vardon Golf Club we embrace a true “whatever it takes” mentality and approach when planning and executing every golf event - whether it’s a member event, private outing, food and beverage experience, a round of golf or an evening of dining.
This total team concept has created a loyal and growing following that is appreciated by all of us. We are humbled and proud to be associated with the finest, most talented, staff in the market and work together ensuring each event is a complete success.
At Vardon we care deeply about our employees, members, guests, corporate partners, and - most importantly - the community we serve.
From all us at Vardon, we thank you.
Ray Cook
General Manager
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.
updates at VARDON
The 2026 season will bring even more updates to our beloved club
On the course you will notice another 40-50 trees, with more pine trees being added in key spots to keep us on our toes as we play the course. Brining our running total to 360 of 500
A new Tee Box was added on hole 9 (behind the current) making that hole from the Blue Tee Box - 464 Yards of pure challenge and skill.
Hole 13 bunkers were renovated into one LARGE fairway waste bunker visible from the Tee Box. The fairway has also been narrowed in spots and widened in spots creating a entire different look to the hole.
Hole 5 left green side bunkers have undergone a huge change over. The first bunker was removed, the second one moved back and extended around the back left portion of the green.
The ponds are still a continued work in progress. Our goal is to have them once again at full capacity and free of debris with a few added fountains and bubblers.
Our Event Center will continue to get updates with the long term goal of making it a fully functional outdoor restaurant serving our membership. Look for more additions to that space this spring.
Our Grille and Bar and Chophouse restaurants will continue offering the highest quality food and service in the marketplace. Our creative F/B Team always has something new to unveil each year. Just wait to you see what we planned for this SUMMER ….
The 2025 Season
An additional 12 Yamaha carts added to our fleet
45 more trees, and decorative plants and bushes - running total of 310 of 500
Continued and completion of the New Fairway Bar and Event Center
Redesigned greens flags, new greens cups, redesigned course signage
2 New Toro fairway mowers
Reformatted fairway, greens, and rough mowing patterns, 5 bunker expansions, and the PONDS filled to max capacity with the new river float and hold pond pumps.
150 Yard markers as Vardon Birdhouses on the (R) side in the rough - the middle of the fairway yardage markers will disappear
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
The 2024 Season
62 more trees in these areas - Holes 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18
Running total of 265 of 500 Goal
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
The 2023 Season
52 More Trees planted - running total of 203 of 500
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
2023 - 2022 Seasons
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
42 More Trees planted on 2023 - running total of 151 of 500
The 2022 Season
Auto range ball machine on the range 2022
Added tent # 2 to the event area
57 More Trees were planted - running total of 109 of 500 Goal
Seasons 2021-2020
Spring of 2021 - Started the Vardon Tree Initiative - Goal of replanting 500 trees of the 750 lost due to the flood of 2011.
62 Trees were planted in year 1 (2021)
Spring of 2021 - Added 1st Tent to the Event Center Area
Spring - Summer of 2020 - Rebuilt the Snack Shack and Bar on holes 7/11 exchange, added beverage and snack stations to holes 4/9 exchange and holes 13/14 exchange.
Started the Event Center area in the old tennis court section - Enclosed with fencing added tabkes, chars and umbrellas.
Vardon’s 28 Club Bar Area - Remodeled 2023
28 Club Grille & Bar Area - Remodeled 2023
28 Club Grille and Bar - 4 Seasons Porch Area - Constructed 2023
Vardon Golf Club Honor Flag for Our Military - Please stop in and sign our flag as we THANK YOU for your service !!!
28 Club Grille and Bar - Private Seating Area - Alcove section of the 4 season porch - Constructed 2023
Vardon’s Chophouse - Winter Season - Porch Area - Constructed 2023
Bar Remodel 2025
Vardon’s Chophouse - Winter Season - Bar Area - Remodeled 2023
Vardon’s Chophouse - Winter Season - Porch Area - Constructed 2023
Vardon’s Chophouse - Winter Season - Private Area on Porch - Constructed 2023
16th Hole Fairway Event Center - Expansion 2024
16the Hole Fairway Pavilion - Constructed 2025
Duffy’s at The 16th Hole Fairway Event Center - Constructed 2025
Duffy’s at The 16th Hole Fairway Event Center - Constructed 2025
16th Hole Fairway Event Center - Expanded 2024/2025
Duffy’s and The 16th Hole Fairway Event Center - Expanded 2024 / Constructed 2025
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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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