What The Wilds Golf Club does

The Wilds Golf Club is a public 18-hole championship golf facility located at 3151 Wilds Ridge in Prior Lake, Minnesota — within a short drive of the Twin Cities — operating year-round despite a seasonal outdoor course window of mid-March to the first week of November. The Tom Weiskopf– and Jay Morrish–designed course stretches 7,012 yards (Par 72, Slope 145, Rating 74.0) with over 150 feet of elevation change, water in play on roughly half the holes, and 70+ bunkers; a Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired clubhouse anchors the property alongside the on-site Slate North restaurant, banquet facilities accommodating up to 350 guests, and outdoor event infrastructure supporting tournaments of up to 180 players. Two UNEEKOR high-definition indoor simulators running GS Pro software with access to 1,000+ courses extend playable capacity into winter via leagues and lessons.

The entity operates as Wilds Golf Group, LLC, a private Minnesota LLC founded in 1995 and managed under Thompson Golf Group. It serves a horizontal mix of customer segments: general public golfers via tee-time green fees; corporate buyers via a $7,500 transferable-rounds Corporate Membership; annual subscribers via Weiskopf Annual Membership ($5,500 individual / $6,400 family), Players Card ($150), and Practice Facility Pass ($600–$800); junior golfers ages 5–18 via the Wilds Cubs, Pack, and Eagles tiers ($225–$380); adult instruction at $60–$110 per private lesson; and event hosts for weddings, meetings, and corporate outings.

The business combines recurring subscription revenue (memberships, practice passes) with transactional revenue (green fees, lessons, simulator hours, tournament bookings, F&B at Slate North, and donation/gift certificates). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the corporate website (24/7 tee-time booking, online store), phone reservations at the Proshop, walk-in traffic, and corporate sales; the SEC record shows a Feb 2025 exempt securities offering of $3.8 million for equity and pooled investment fund interests, signaling external capital deployment for the asset.

Name

The Wilds Golf Club

Legal name

Wilds Golf Group, LLC

Website

https://golfthewilds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Wilds Golf Club is a public 18-hole championship golf facility in Prior Lake, Minnesota, serving Twin Cities golfers with memberships, junior development programs, PGA-led instruction, indoor simulators, tournaments, banquets, and on-site dining at Slate North.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Country Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf memberships
• Junior golf programs
• Golf instruction
• Golf event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Prior Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Green Fees: Revenue from public tee times and green fees for 18-hole championship golf. Rated by Golf Digest as a Best Place to Play.
2. Membership Programs: Annual memberships including Weiskopf Annual Membership ($5500 individual, $6400 family), Players Card ($150), Practice Facility Pass ($600-$800), and Corporate Membership ($7500)
3. Golf Instruction: Revenue from golf lessons and instruction programs including adult private lessons ($60 for 30 min, $110 for 1 hour) and junior golf programs ($225-$380)
4. Golf Outings and Events: Revenue from tournaments, corporate outings, weddings, and special events accommodating groups from 16 to 350+ guests
5. Investment Capital: SEC filing for $3.8 million exempt securities offering for equity and pooled investment fund interests, minimum investment $50,000

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Wilds Golf Club operates a public 18-hole championship golf course in Prior Lake, Minnesota, offering green fees, four membership tiers (Weiskopf Annual, Players Card, Practice Facility Pass, Corporate Membership), PGA professional instruction, indoor UNEEKOR simulator leagues, three tiered junior golf development programs (Cubs, Pack, Eagles), on-site Slate North dining, and professional tournament, wedding, and corporate event services for groups up to 350 guests.

Product overview

The Wilds Golf Club is a premier public golf facility offering a single integrated experience centered around its 18-hole championship golf course. The product portfolio includes membership programs (Weiskopf Annual Membership, Players Card, Practice Facility Pass, Corporate Membership), junior golf development programs (Wilds Cubs, Wilds Pack, Wilds Eagles), professional golf instruction services (Thomas Campbell, Zach Buntrock, Collin Anderson), indoor golf simulators using UNEEKOR technology with GS Pro software, Slate North restaurant and bar, tournament and event planning services, and an online store for merchandise and services. The offerings are designed to serve public golfers, league players, corporate groups, and families seeking a complete golf club experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Slate North: Restaurant and dining venue at The Wilds Golf Club bringing fresh local flavors for quick snacks, drinks, and full lunch or dinner service

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course Public 18-hole championship golf course spanning 7,012 yards with a slope of 145 and rating of 74.0, featuring over 150 feet of elevation changes, water in play on nearly half the holes, swift bentgrass fairways, and over 70 strategically placed bunkers. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. Open to golfers of all skill levels with multiple tees.
• Weiskopf Annual Membership Premier annual membership offering unlimited golf with cart, 14-day advance tee time reservations, unlimited practice facility access, official USGA handicap, preferred rates at TGM Golf Clubs, and Slate North Rewards enrollment. Individual $5,500; Family $6,400.
• Players Card Annual membership card offering $100 green fees with cart and range balls included, 7-day advance tee time reservations, discounted twilight and seasonal rates, and official USGA handicap. Priced at $150 for the 2026 season.
• Practice Facility Pass Annual pass for unlimited daily range use and full access to the practice facility including main and lower driving ranges, practice bunker, chipping and putting greens, plus one complimentary lesson with Collin Anderson, PGA. $600 individual; $700 family.
• Corporate Membership Annual business membership offering 75 transferable rounds of golf valid any day any time, 14-day advanced tee time reservations, golf cart and range balls included, and preferred pricing on corporate merchandise. $7,500.
• Indoor Golf Simulators Two indoor UNEEKOR high-definition golf simulators powered by GS Pro software, offering access to over 1,000 virtual golf courses for year-round play. Available for individual bookings, winter golf leagues, and indoor lessons.
• Tournaments & Outings Professional event planning and hosting services for golf tournaments and outings accommodating groups from 16 to 180 players, including corporate merchandise programs and banquet facilities for up to 350 guests.
• Slate North Restaurant On-site restaurant and bar at The Wilds Golf Club offering quick snacks, refreshing drinks, and full lunch or dinner service featuring fresh local flavors. Hosts live music events and caters to corporate gatherings, social events, and special occasions.
• Adult Private Golf Instruction Private and group adult golf lessons delivered by PGA professionals (Thomas Campbell, Zach Buntrock, Collin Anderson). 30-minute private lesson at $60, one-hour private lesson at $110, with multi-lesson series available; covers short game, long game, course management, and club fitting.
• Wilds Cubs Junior Program Introductory junior golf program for beginner children ages 5-10, teaching fundamentals through interactive drills, target-based training, and games, with a 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio and maximum 18 students. $225 per golfer.
• Wilds Pack Junior Program Intermediate junior golf program for children ages 9-14 with some experience, covering putting, chipping, full swings, and golf etiquette with on-course play. 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, maximum 12 students. $255 per golfer.
• Wilds Eagles Junior Program Advanced junior golf program for experienced competitive players ages 12-18, focused on swing mechanics, course strategy, and short-game mastery. 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio, maximum 6 students. $380 per golfer.
• Online Store E-commerce platform at golfthewilds.com/store selling gift cards, Players Card, Practice Facility Pass, Weiskopf Membership, Corporate Membership, golf simulator hours, official handicaps, and donation certificates ($115 per 18-hole certificate with cart and range balls).

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 Championship Holes rated with slope of 145 and rating of 74.0
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Versatile VehiclesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2026Presenting sponsor of the Minnesota PGA Versatile Vehicles Pro-Am golf tournament hosted at The Wilds Golf Club on July 12, 2026
• ACC (Automotive Company)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2026Presenting sponsor of the Minnesota PGA Versatile Vehicles Pro-Am tournament at The Wilds
• Melrose MetalworksminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2026Presenting sponsor of the Minnesota PGA Versatile Vehicles Pro-Am tournament at The Wilds
• The Happiest Golfer (Bryan Skavnak)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Award-winning junior golf instructor and author running Kids Programs at The Wilds. Bryan Skavnak is U.S. Kids Golf's Top 50 Master Kids Teachers in the world and Junior Golf Leader award winner in Minnesota.
• Collin Anderson Golf CampscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collin Anderson, Class A PGA Member and Director of Instruction for TwinCitiesGolf.com, runs junior golf camps and private lessons at The Wilds Golf Club
• TwinCitiesGolf.comcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collin Anderson serves as Director of Instruction for TwinCitiesGolf.com, conducting lessons at The Wilds and partner facilities
• Thompson Golf GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2025The Wilds Golf Club is managed by Thompson Golf Group, a golf management company that also operates other golf facilities

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stonebrooke Golf Club: Shakopee, MN public course located within ~10 miles of The Wilds, offering a comparable championship layout, event hosting, and membership pricing. Direct local competitor for golfers and corporate outings in the southwest Twin Cities corridor.
• Bunker Hills Golf Club: Large public 27-hole facility in Coon Rapids, MN offering accessible championship golf, lessons, leagues, and tournaments. Competes with The Wilds for the broader public-golfer segment in the Twin Cities, though at a lower price point.
• Rush Creek Golf Club: Maple Grove, MN-based public course that competes directly for public-access golfers and corporate outings in the Twin Cities. Similar championship design pedigree, similar membership and event hosting model, and overlapping catchment area.
• TPC Twin Cities: TPC Twin Cities is a premium public-access course in Blaine, MN designed by Arnold Palmer. It is the closest direct peer to The Wilds — championship-caliber public course in the Twin Cities metro, with comparable green fee and membership pricing, corporate event hosting, and tournament pedigree.

Broad incumbents

• Hazeltine National Golf Club: Premier Minnesota golf club located in Chaska that has hosted the Ryder Cup and U.S. Opens. While it operates as a private club rather than public, it competes for the same high-end corporate events, tournament hosting, and affluent golfer mindshare in the Twin Cities market.
• Edina Country Club: Established private country club in Edina, MN serving the affluent western Twin Cities suburbs. While private, it competes for the same high-income individual and corporate event customers, particularly during the peak summer season.
• Destination Kohler (Whistling Straits / Blackwolf Run): Wisconsin-based destination golf resort hosting major championships (PGA Championships, Ryder Cup). Competes with The Wilds at the high end for destination golf travelers, corporate retreats, and tournament hosting in the upper Midwest.

Emerging players

• X-Golf America: National indoor golf simulator chain providing year-round play, lessons, leagues, and food/beverage. A meaningful emerging competitor to The Wilds' simulator business, particularly during Minnesota's winter months.
• Topgolf: National entertainment-focused golf concept that competes for casual and corporate group outings, leagues, and beginner golfers. While a different format, Topgolf is reshaping how consumers and corporations allocate discretionary golf/entertainment spend, particularly in the Minneapolis market.

Regional players

• Interlachen Country Club: Historic private club in Edina, MN offering golf, swimming, dining, and event hosting. While membership-only, it competes for affluent Minneapolis golfers, weddings, and corporate events in the same Twin Cities market as The Wilds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/golfthewilds
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheWildsGolfClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-wilds-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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