Stonebrooke Golf Club

What Stonebrooke Golf Club does

Stonebrooke Golf Club is an independently owned, public-access golf facility headquartered at 2693 County Road 79, Shakopee, Minnesota. Founded in 1989, the club operates an integrated hospitality complex anchored by an 18-hole championship course rated 4 stars by Golf Digest, plus a companion 9-hole Water's Edge par 3 course that was fully redesigned and reopened in 2025. Adjacent amenities include a 50-stall natural-grass driving range, a full-service restaurant and bar (Tavern 19), a pro shop, banquet/event facilities accommodating up to 260 guests, and a dedicated wedding venue (Dream Weddings). The business is positioned as a premium public course maintained to country-club standards, with a signature 8th hole accessed by pontoon boat across Lake O'Dowd.

The revenue model is multi-stream and consumer-direct. Primary revenue is usage-based green fees (2026 championship rates $36-$51 plus dynamic pricing) with 98% of rounds including cart. Recurring subscription revenue comes from Player's Card memberships ($600/yr) and Water's Edge memberships ($399-$725/yr). Secondary streams include corporate outings and weddings (professional services), F&B from Tavern 19, pro shop merchandise, driving range practice cards, USGA handicap registration, and a relatively unique GPS cart advertising product sold at $4,500 per hole for the 2026 season, reaching 38,000+ annual rounds. Tee time distribution is centralized through the ClubCaddie online booking system (prepaid, 14-day public advance window vs. 7-day for members), with Water's Edge operating on a walk-up, first-come basis.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across a single U.S. geography (Minneapolis/Southwest Metro). Acquisition channels are the corporate website, email VIP specials, wedding platforms (The Knot, WeddingWire), and organic/review-based earned media. No funding, M&A, or institutional ownership is disclosed; the entity operates as a private, founder/owner-managed facility with a lean named management team (GM, Director of Events and Catering, Golf Course Superintendent).

Name

Stonebrooke Golf Club

Legal name

Stonebrooke Golf Club

Website

https://stonebrooke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stonebrooke Golf Club is a publicly accessible 18-hole championship golf facility in Shakopee, Minnesota, with a companion 9-hole par 3 course, driving range, restaurant, and wedding venue, serving individual golfers, corporate outings, and event clients through prepaid online tee time booking and multiple ancillary revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Golf Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf memberships
• Corporate golf outings
• Wedding banquet venue
• Golf driving range

Headquarters

HQ city

Shakopee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Fees & Cart Rental: Revenue from 18-hole championship course green fees with dynamic pricing. All rates include cart. Range balls sold at Waters Edge ball machine.
2. Player's Card Membership: Annual membership ($600) providing discounted greens fees, 20% off golf shop merchandise, 10% restaurant discount, and 7-day advance tee time booking.
3. Water's Edge Memberships: Family ($725), Single ($475), and Junior ($399) memberships for unlimited play on the 9-hole par 3 course.
4. Golf Outings & Events: Corporate events, charity fundraisers, and tournaments with professional planning, catering, and banquet facilities for up to 260 guests.
5. GPS Advertising: Advertising opportunity on GPS cart displays targeting over 38,000 annual rounds. Investment of $4,500 per hole for 2026 season.
6. Food & Beverage (Tavern 19): Full-service restaurant, lounge, and outdoor terrace generating dining revenue. Restaurant discounts offered to membership holders.
7. Pro Shop & Merchandise: Golf shop merchandise sales including clubs, apparel, and accessories. Members receive 20% discount on regular-priced items.
8. Driving Range & Practice: Pre-paid range cards ($100/$200/$300) with bonus value, individual bucket sales, and club rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stonebrooke Golf Club is a public 18-hole championship golf course (4-star Golf Digest) paired with the Water's Edge 9-hole par 3 course, a 50-stall driving range, full-service Tavern 19 restaurant, wedding and banquet venues, pro shop, golf instruction, and memberships. The club sells tee times directly to consumers via online booking and operates a GPS cart advertising channel.

Product overview

Stonebrooke Golf Club operates as a multi-facility golf entertainment complex offering two distinct courses: the flagship 18-hole Championship Course (4-star Golf Digest rated) and the companion 9-hole Water's Edge Par 3 Course. The portfolio centers on core golf operations but extends into dining (Tavern 19 Restaurant), event hosting (Dream Weddings, corporate outings), retail (Online Store with memberships, range cards, gift cards), and practice facilities (50-stall driving range). Membership offerings are differentiated across two brands: Stonebrooke Players Cards for championship course access and Water's Edge memberships for par-3 play. The property also monetizes its traffic through GPS cart advertising and tournament services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stonebrooke Championship Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-Star Golf Digest rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bunker Hills Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Coon Rapids, MN operated by the City of Coon Rapids. Comparable public-access golf facility serving Minneapolis Metro daily-fee and event golfers.
• The Wilds Golf Club: Upscale public 18-hole course in Prior Lake, MN in the Southwest Metro. Direct competitor for the same Southwest Minneapolis golf demand Stonebrooke serves, with similar corporate outing focus.
• TPC Twin Cities: Premium public-access championship course in Blaine, MN operated by PGA Tour's TPC network. Directly comparable as a high-end public golf facility in the Twin Cities targeting corporate outings, tournaments, and affluent golfers.
• Prestwick Golf Club: Semi-private 18-hole course in Woodbury, MN in the Twin Cities. Comparable regional golf competitor with public access options, similar event hosting, and Minnesota seasonal operating model.
• Heritage Links Golf Club: Public-access 18-hole course in Lakeville, MN within the Minneapolis Metro. Comparable daily-fee, event-hosting public golf facility competing for the same Southwest Metro golfer base.
• Birchwood Golf Course: Public course offering multiple layouts in White Bear Lake, MN in the Twin Cities. Comparable public-access golf operator with diverse course offerings and event-hosting services.
• Mississippi Dunes Golf Links: Public-access links-style course in Cottage Grove, MN. Comparable daily-fee public golf facility serving the Minneapolis Metro with similar corporate outing and tournament capabilities.
• Edinburgh USA: Public 18-hole championship course in Brooklyn Park, MN designed by Arthur Hills. Comparable public-access golf facility serving the Minneapolis Metro with event hosting and similar rate structure.

Others

• Visage GPS (now Gallus Golf): GPS cart advertising and management technology provider; existing partner of Stonebrooke. Adjacent technology supplier that enables Stonebrooke's GPS advertising revenue stream and may compete for the same golf advertising dollar at other courses.

Broad incumbents

• Hazeltine National Golf Club: Private member-owned national championship course in Chaska, MN that hosted the 2016 Ryder Cup and 2026 USGA U.S. Open. Establishes the regional high-end golf benchmark against which premium public courses like Stonebrooke compete for affluent golfers and corporate event business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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