TPC Twin Cities: Why This Golf Course Quietly Defines the North Metro Lifestyle
Before kids, before schedules revolved around school calendars and youth sports, I spent a lot of time at TPC Twin Cities. I was a member here for several years, and that experience gave me a different appreciation for what this place really is.
TPC Twin Cities isn’t just a championship golf course. It’s one of the quiet anchors of the Northern Suburbs lifestyle.
Located in Blaine, the course opened in 2000 and was designed by Arnold Palmer. From the start, it was built with tournament play in mind, but it was never meant to feel closed off from the surrounding community. That balance shows up in the way the course fits naturally into the area.
When the 3M Open arrived, it put Blaine and the Northern Suburbs on the national stage. But for locals, the course had already earned its reputation. Early mornings on the range, late afternoons walking nine holes, and the calm that settles in when you’re out there — those things don’t show up on television.
What I noticed as a member was how often conversations extended beyond golf. People talked about schools, neighborhoods, lakes, and raising families. TPC attracted people who valued stability, long-term thinking, and quality of life — the same values that continue to draw families to this area today.
In real estate conversations, TPC Twin Cities comes up more often than people expect. Not always because buyers play golf, but because it represents something permanent. Landmarks like this don’t move. They create identity. Neighborhoods near places with that kind of staying power tend to hold appeal over time.
The area around TPC fits seamlessly into the broader Northern Suburbs lifestyle — close to lakes, trails, youth sports facilities, retail, and major highways. It offers space and calm without feeling disconnected from the rest of the Twin Cities.
Having spent time there before life got busier, I understand why people are drawn to it. TPC Twin Cities isn’t loud or flashy. It’s well-run, consistent, and grounded — much like the community around it.
That’s why it continues to define the north metro in a quiet but meaningful way.
Ornell Group Real Estate | Tim Ornell
Northern Suburbs Luxury & Waterfront Specialist
Real Brokerage | Luxury Division
Institute for Luxury Home Marketing – GUILD Certified
$200M+ Sold | 200+ Transactions
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