Hazeltine National Golf Club

What Hazeltine National Golf Club does

Hazeltine National Golf Club is a private membership golf club founded in 1962 in Chaska, Minnesota, by former USGA President Totton P. Heffelfinger. The club operates a championship-caliber 18-hole course originally designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. (with subsequent modifications by Rees Jones and an ongoing master plan by Love Golf Design led by Davis Love III), complemented by a nine-hole short course, TrackMan-enabled practice facilities, professional instruction, a caddie program, a members-only dining room, on-site villas, banquet and event spaces, a golf shop, and the Heritage Room museum. Supporting amenities include the sub-brand The Loop at Chaska, a par-28 inclusive course managed in partnership with community organizations.

The business model centers on recurring monthly membership dues under a consolidated billing structure with no food-and-beverage minimums and complimentary on-course food and non-alcoholic beverages. Secondary revenue streams include hosting fees, hospitality, and merchandise from major championship events (Ryder Cup, PGA Championships, KPMG Women's PGA Championship, USGA championships), public-facing amenities (golf shop, meeting and event space, learning center), and merchandise sales at member-preferred pricing. Membership access is sponsor-proposed, creating a community-gated onboarding model.

Distribution is regional for membership and public amenities, and global via televised major championships that double as the club's primary brand-building channel. The customer base is anchored by a private member community organized around the club's championship-hosting mission, supported by a small set of institutional partners — PGA of America, USGA, KPMG, and LPGA — and a volunteer ecosystem of 1,400 (2026 KPMG) to 4,000+ (2029 Ryder Cup) members. Forward catalysts include the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the 2029 Ryder Cup, and the multi-year Hazeltine Vision 2040 long-range plan.

Name

Hazeltine National Golf Club

Legal name

Hazeltine National Golf Club

Website

https://hazeltinenational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hazeltine National Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club in Chaska, Minnesota, operating a Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed championship course, short course, practice facilities, dining, and event venues, serving private members, championship spectators, and public event guests through dues and major tournament hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf course membership
• Championship golf hosting
• Golf event venue
• Golf club amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Chaska

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Club Membership: Monthly membership dues providing access to championship golf course, clubhouse dining, and member amenities. No food and beverage minimums; complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and food while playing on course included in dues.
2. Major Championship Hosting: Hosting major golf championships (Ryder Cup, PGA Championships, KPMG Women's PGA Championship, U.S. Amateur) generates revenue through hosting fees, hospitality sales, and merchandise, while driving member recruitment and brand visibility.
3. Public Amenities: Meeting and event space, golf shop, and specified services in the learning center are open to the public, generating ancillary revenue from non-members.
4. Golf Shop Merchandise: Member-preferred pricing in the golf shop; merchandise sales available to both members and public

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hazeltine National Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club that provides access to an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1962. The club sells private memberships that include use of the championship course, short course, practice facilities, golf instruction, caddie program, members-only dining, and event spaces. It also generates revenue by hosting major professional and amateur championships and offering public access to select amenities such as the golf shop, meeting space, and learning center.

Product overview

Hazeltine National Golf Club is a private golf club operating a unified portfolio centered on championship-level golf. The core offerings include the Championship Course (an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Sr. design), the Short Course (Aerie), comprehensive Practice Facilities with TrackMan technology, professional Golf Instruction, and a Caddie Program. Supporting amenities encompass the Golf Shop (merchandise retail), Dining Room (members-only dining with complimentary food/beverages), Banquet and Event Services, and Golf Membership. Additional facilities include the Heritage Room museum and on-site Villas. The club's membership model consolidates many traditional à la carte fees into a single monthly dues structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Loop at Chaska: A nine-hole par 28 course designed by Benjamin Warren, managed by Chaska Town Course and dedicated to accessibility and inclusivity for golfers with disabilities and newcomers to the game.

Products and services

• Golf Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Record attendance and ticket sales at hosted championships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Love Golf DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2023Long-term partnership with Love Golf Design (led by World Golf Hall of Famer Davis Love III) for developing a comprehensive master plan for the golf course and surrounding property. The partnership includes examining greens, bunkers, fairways, playing distances, irrigation, drainage, trees, and routing plan, as well as identifying infrastructure improvements needed for consistent championship playing conditions.
• PGA of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for hosting major championships including Ryder Cup (2016, 2029), PGA Championships (2002, 2009), and KPMG Women's PGA Championship (2019, 2026). PGA of America owns and operates championships and events.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitle sponsor of KPMG Women's PGA Championship; partnership focuses on development, advancement and empowerment of women on and off the golf course. KPMG elevated championship purse to tied for top in women's golf.
• LPGAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for KPMG Women's PGA Championship - one of five majors on LPGA Tour. Partnership aims to expand exposure and showcase players' talent.
• USGAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for multiple USGA championships including U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Senior Open, U.S. Mid-Amateur, NCAA Division I Championship. Club founded by former USGA President Totton P. Heffelfinger.
• The Loop Community ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with USGA and The Loop at Chaska (inclusive golf course) devoted to uniting Minnesota communities by growing the game and making it accessible. Tournament profits donated to The Loop Community Experience. Champions organizations honoring diversity and encouraging those with disabilities, veterans, juniors, women, and beginners.
• Chaska Town CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of 2024 U.S. Amateur Championship alongside Hazeltine National. Located near Hazeltine; consensus choice as one of best public golf courses in Twin Cities.
• Barrier Free GolfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit partner for The Loop Community Experience, working with golf courses and municipalities dedicated to making golf accessible and playable for everyone.
• PGA Reach MinnesotaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in The Loop Community Experience, mobilizing PGA professionals to create greater access to golf by emphasizing inclusion and positively impacting youth, military, and diverse populations.
• First Tee MinnesotaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in The Loop Community Experience, creating active learning experiences for kids by integrating golf with life skills curriculum.
• Minnesota Golf AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in The Loop Community Experience, making golf more sustainable by supporting programs enhancing the golf experience for youth, beginners, women, and disabled golfers.
• Minnesota Youth on CourseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in The Loop Community Experience, helping young people enrich their lives through golf.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: New York private club and one of the founding U.S. Open venues, hosting multiple U.S. Opens and U.S. Women's Opens. Comparable elite private championship club with a long hosting pedigree.
• Kiawah Island Golf Resort: South Carolina resort that has hosted the Ryder Cup (1991, 2021) and PGA Championship (2012, 2021). Comparable to Hazeltine as a multi-championship-hosting venue with resort and membership operations.
• Oakland Hills Country Club: Michigan private club that has hosted six U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships, and the Ryder Cup. Directly comparable to Hazeltine as a Midwest-rooted elite private championship venue.
• Winged Foot Golf Club: New York private club designed by A.W. Tillinghast that has hosted six U.S. Opens, a PGA Championship, and the U.S. Women's Open. Comparable to Hazeltine as a storied championship private club.
• Erin Hills: Wisconsin public-access course that has hosted the U.S. Open (2017) and is positioned as a future championship venue. Comparable to Hazeltine as a Midwest-rooted U.S. Open host with championship ambitions.
• Medinah Country Club: Illinois-based private club that has hosted three U.S. Opens, two PGA Championships, and the Ryder Cup. Comparable to Hazeltine as a major U.S. championship venue with similar scale and event history.
• Augusta National Golf Club: The most iconic private golf club in the United States and host of the Masters. Augusta National is the closest functional peer to Hazeltine as a private, member-owned championship venue with a global brand.
• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic coastal California property hosting the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and multiple U.S. Opens. Comparable to Hazeltine as a premier championship-caliber private/public venue with resort amenities.
• Pinehurst Resort & Country Club: Historic North Carolina resort and country club that has hosted multiple U.S. Opens, U.S. Women's Opens, and Ryder Cup matches. Comparable to Hazeltine as a multi-course championship venue with resort and membership operations.
• Congressional Country Club: Bethesda, MD-based private club that has hosted three U.S. Opens, the PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup. A direct peer as a U.S. championship-hosting private club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hazeltine
• Facebookfacebook.com/hazeltinenationalgolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hazeltine-national-golf-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/hazeltinenational

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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