Get Introduced to MN Golfing

Since I'm from the southwest I would naturally think the golf season is shorter (compared to mine) in Minnesota; you know, because it's cold up there and actually snows in the winter. So there might be less of an interest compared to the rest of the nation. Now I know most of you east coasters are shaking your head, but it's only human nature to have preconceived judgments that sink into your subconscious. I had no idea that the state of Minnesota had so many golf courses; did you know they have over 500 courses? I mean I've never looked into other states but MN golfing is vast compared to the size of incorporated townships.