Advertorial Roots and wings drive growth at Crosswoods Golf Course in Crosslake By SARAH NELSON KATZENBERGER CROSSLAKE-Golf is life. That's the mantra of owner and operator Michael Stone at Crosswoods Golf Course in Crosslake. It makes sense for Stone, golf is in his blood. For more than 50 years, Crosswoods has slowly and steadily expanded its presence in the ever-changing golf scene of the Brainerd lakes area. "We really have become a local favorite, Stone said. Stone's parents opened Crosslake's first mini-golf in 1967, Golf in the lakes area was just starting to take of, and the Stones saw an tunity to get in on the game early. the last five decades the first mini-golf venture has evolved a 29-par golf course, and over the last few years, a full 27-holes of scenic golf into and ever-expanding operation including a drivin greatness Stone has been part of the Crosswoods expansion for most of his adult life. After finishing high school and serving with the Coast Guard for several years, Stone returned to Crosslake to throw his time and talent into bettering the dream his parents established long ago. Pretty much everything out here, I have designed or constructed For more than 20 years, Stone and his wife, Kelly have owned and operated Crosswoods Golf Course. With the most recent chan coming with an expansion to a 27-holes in the form of three nine-hole courses, they have put the Crosslake course right on par with many of the large resorts in the lakes area. Stone said. "People are still disc The expansion really adds a whole new dimension to our course, the change. Located right in the heart of Crosslake, about a half mile north of Reed's Market on County Road 3, Crosswoods Golf Course offers a uniquely northern Minnesota golf experience. The scenic stand-alone course is set around a 100-acre natural lake free of boat traffic and the development found at other golf courses in the lakes area. The quiet backdrop features the best bits of scenery Northern Minnesota has to offerincluding a regular appearance for resident trumpeter swans Tan and nesting loons It really is beautiful, Stone said."There's not another place quite like it. Stone says more often than not, Crosswoods opens the course in March and maintains regular hours until mid to late November. Golf fore Thanksgiving dinner? At Crosswoods, it's a definite possibility We're typically the first to open and the last to close, "Stone said. It happens that the last two years, we have been the first course to open in the entire state of Minnesota. As one of Northern Minnesota's higher-end, affordable golf courses, Stone said Crosswoods meets a great cross-section of golf enthusiasts The course has a par 3 option for novice golfers or all ages, just getting into golf Golf Pro Tim Trott offers lessons to players looking to improve their game. For 18-holes of golf at Crosswoods, prices for seniors start at $32 per person (includes golf cart) to weekend fees of $54 per person on the weekends. Unlimited membership runs from open through early June for $199. Crosswoods also has golf leagues are available for men and women throughout the golf season. And for those looking to putt around or show off their swing, the mini-course and driving range are open daily "We truly offer something for everyone, Stone said For more information about Crosswoods Golf Course in Crosslake visit www.crosslakegolf.com or call 218-692-4653. CROSSIWOODS GOLF COURS Advertorial Roots and wings drive growth at Crosswoods Golf Course in Crosslake By SARAH NELSON KATZENBERGER CROSSLAKE-Golf is life. That's the mantra of owner and operator Michael Stone at Crosswoods Golf Course in Crosslake. It makes sense for Stone, golf is in his blood. For more than 50 years, Crosswoods has slowly and steadily expanded its presence in the ever-changing golf scene of the Brainerd lakes area. "We really have become a local favorite, Stone said. Stone's parents opened Crosslake's first mini-golf in 1967, Golf in the lakes area was just starting to take of, and the Stones saw an tunity to get in on the game early. the last five decades the first mini-golf venture has evolved a 29-par golf course, and over the last few years, a full 27-holes of scenic golf into and ever-expanding operation including a drivin greatness Stone has been part of the Crosswoods expansion for most of his adult life. After finishing high school and serving with the Coast Guard for several years, Stone returned to Crosslake to throw his time and talent into bettering the dream his parents established long ago. Pretty much everything out here, I have designed or constructed For more than 20 years, Stone and his wife, Kelly have owned and operated Crosswoods Golf Course. With the most recent chan coming with an expansion to a 27-holes in the form of three nine-hole courses, they have put the Crosslake course right on par with many of the large resorts in the lakes area. Stone said. "People are still disc The expansion really adds a whole new dimension to our course, the change. Located right in the heart of Crosslake, about a half mile north of Reed's Market on County Road 3, Crosswoods Golf Course offers a uniquely northern Minnesota golf experience. The scenic stand-alone course is set around a 100-acre natural lake free of boat traffic and the development found at other golf courses in the lakes area. The quiet backdrop features the best bits of scenery Northern Minnesota has to offerincluding a regular appearance for resident trumpeter swans Tan and nesting loons It really is beautiful, Stone said."There's not another place quite like it. Stone says more often than not, Crosswoods opens the course in March and maintains regular hours until mid to late November. Golf fore Thanksgiving dinner? At Crosswoods, it's a definite possibility We're typically the first to open and the last to close, "Stone said. It happens that the last two years, we have been the first course to open in the entire state of Minnesota. As one of Northern Minnesota's higher-end, affordable golf courses, Stone said Crosswoods meets a great cross-section of golf enthusiasts The course has a par 3 option for novice golfers or all ages, just getting into golf Golf Pro Tim Trott offers lessons to players looking to improve their game. For 18-holes of golf at Crosswoods, prices for seniors start at $32 per person (includes golf cart) to weekend fees of $54 per person on the weekends. Unlimited membership runs from open through early June for $199. Crosswoods also has golf leagues are available for men and women throughout the golf season. And for those looking to putt around or show off their swing, the mini-course and driving range are open daily "We truly offer something for everyone, Stone said For more information about Crosswoods Golf Course in Crosslake visit www.crosslakegolf.com or call 218-692-4653. CROSSIWOODS GOLF COURS