Olympic Hills

Olympic Hills golf course overview

Olympic Hills is a private 18-hole championship course in Eden Prairie known for its significant elevation changes and deep valleys. Following a major 2015 renovation, the layout features modern bunkering, expansive water hazards, and fast, undulating greens. It offers a secluded setting with dense tree lines surrounding the property.

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How to score better at Olympic Hills

Success requires precise vertical distance control due to the frequent uphill and downhill approach shots. Off the tee, golfers must navigate narrow corridors where fairway woods or hybrids are often the safer play to avoid steep terrain or lateral hazards. Precision on approach shots is more valuable than raw distance given the complex green surrounds.

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How Olympic Hills should actually be played

Success requires precise vertical distance control due to the frequent uphill and downhill approach shots. Off the tee, golfers must navigate narrow corridors where fairway woods or hybrids are often the safer play to avoid steep terrain or lateral hazards. Precision on approach shots is more valuable than raw distance given the complex green surrounds. This is the defining strategy for Olympic Hills. Golfers who commit to this approach consistently score better here.

What makes Olympic Hills tricky

The course allows for scoring opportunities on the par 5s if players can manage the uneven lies in the fairways. However, the greens are the primary defense, requiring players to stay below the hole to avoid defensive three-putts. Par is a respected score on the long par 3s that feature forced carries over water or ravines.

Who will enjoy Olympic Hills

Olympic Hills suits golfers who want to improve their scoring through better decision-making. Mid handicap players benefit most from playing conservatively, while lower handicap golfers can take advantage of scoring opportunities when they are clearly available.

Where most golfers lose shots at Olympic Hills

The most common error is failing to account for wind and elevation when clubbing for approach shots into raised greens. Missing on the short side of these greens often results in difficult recovery shots from thick rough or deep bunkers. Aggressive lines on doglegs frequently lead to obstructed recovery shots from mature timber.

Scoring Zone strategy for Olympic Hills

On a typical 400-yard par 4 at Olympic Hills, the goal should be simple: two controlled shots. You don't need a perfect drive — you need a repeatable position that allows you to play your next shot with confidence.

Olympic Hills rewards discipline and clear decision-making. Always take an extra club when playing to the elevated greens, as they play longer than the measured yardage. Pay close attention to the grain and slope on the greens, which are generally kept at high speeds. Practice bunker play before the round, as the sand traps are strategically placed and deep.

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