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The Luverne Country Club is a semi-private golf course and is one of the most spectacular nine-hole courses in the region.Beautiful trees, sand and water make the Luverne Country Club a delightful challenge to any golfer.The course was founded in 1939 and recently redesigned by Joel Goldstrand.The LCC is located two miles east and one mile south of Luverne, and visitors are welcome.Monday through Friday green fees are $13 for nine holes and $18 for 18 holes. Weekend and holiday rates are $19 for nine holes and $26 for 18 holes. Motor carts are available for rent in the clubhouse.The course is closed after 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for league play.Our driving range is open daily to the public.The LCC offers many different membership packages and leagues designed to appeal to golfers of any skill level and ability.The LCC hosts tournaments that are open to the public, starting with our Two-Man Scrambler on May 7.We can boast about our popular Britz Open on July 23. Former touring professional and U.S. Open champion Jerilyn Britz founded the tournament. Highlighting the Open this year will be a Hole-In-One Shootout, which will serve as a fundraiser for the Good Samaritan Communities of Luverne. The Shootout will give the golfers a chance to win a $250,000 grand prize.Look for other tournaments and LCC events throughout the season.Call for tee times at least 24 hours in advance.Call (507) 283-4383 for tee times or directions to the course.Note: Weather permitting, the Luverne Country Club will be open for play on Saturday.

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