Independent neighborhood guide, not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, city or official board.
Updated October 23, 2026
There’s a particular kind of quiet on a Chaska golf course early in the morning. Dew on the grass, mist lifting off the marsh, the soft click of a ball somewhere down the fairway.
If you love the game, or just love living near open green space, Chaska has three very different courses inside one small-town city: Hazeltine National Golf Club, the Chaska Town Course and Chaska Par 30.
Here’s what each one offers, and what it can mean if you’re thinking about buying a home nearby.
Hazeltine National Golf Club
Hazeltine is the name people outside Minnesota recognize. Its 18 holes wind through prairie, lakes, mature woods and rolling hills, and it has hosted many of the biggest championships in American golf, including the 2016 Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup is scheduled to return to Hazeltine in 2028.
Hazeltine is a private club. Several Chaska neighborhoods carry its name, including Hazeltine Woods, Hazeltine Bluff and Lake Hazeltine Woods.
Chaska Town Course
The Chaska Town Course is a public course owned by the City of Chaska. Designed by Arthur Hills, it stretches across roughly 285 acres of marshland, prairie and oak groves. It co-hosted the U.S. Amateur with Hazeltine in 2006. To live close by, start with Town Course Heights, Fairway Villas and the Town Course Cottages.
Chaska Par 30
Chaska Par 30 was designed by Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1971. It’s a shorter, friendlier course with wide fairways, water on several holes and sand bunkers. It’s a good place to learn the game or sharpen your short game, and it also offers FootGolf. Check the City of Chaska’s website for tee times and leagues.
Living near the fairways: what to check before you buy
- Easements and stray balls: Homes along a fairway can have course easements and the occasional ball in the yard. Look at the lot’s position relative to tee boxes and doglegs.
- Association rules: Many golf-area neighborhoods have rules on fences, landscaping and exterior changes. Ask for the documents early.
- Club membership: Living near a private course doesn’t include membership. Ask the club directly about its terms.
- Views and privacy: Walk the lot at different times of day to see how course traffic and sight lines feel.
A simple plan for your Chaska move
I’ve been selling homes around these courses for about two decades, and I look at every house the way a builder does.
Getting the house ready, or making it yours
If you’re selling and want repairs handled before buyers see them, Super Crew Contractors can give you an estimate. If you’re ready for something custom, Ivy Lane Homes does luxury home building and remodeling. And a quick coverage check with Intrinsic Insurance before closing can save you a surprise. Nearby golf communities include Woodstone in Victoria and Bearpath in Eden Prairie. For today’s numbers, read my Chaska homes and market guide.
Super Crew Contractors, Ivy Lane Homes and Intrinsic Insurance are owned by David Olson; you are free to use any contractor, builder or insurer.
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