The Summit Golf Club

What The Summit Golf Club does

The Summit Golf Club is a privately held public golf facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, operating a 27-hole layout built on 210+ acres (160 acres of original Benson family farmland plus 50 adjacent acres purchased in 1999) at one of the highest elevations in Goodhue County. The core product comprises an 18-hole, Par-72 Championship Course (5,165–7,022 yards across four tee sets) and a 9-hole, Par-27 Executive Course (Summit View), supported by an all-grass driving range, putting green, and chipping green. The club opened on July 8, 2001 and was recognized by Golf Digest in 2002 (best new affordable course in MN, 8th nationally) and Golf Magazine in 2004 (20th best value course in the US).

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: green fees and cart rentals (usage-based), multiple annual membership tiers — Unlimited ($1,625–$2,325), Weekday ($1,060–$2,075), Junior Cadet ($450), Par 3 ($125–$595), Driving Range ($250–$350) — a $325 Player's Card prepaid discount program, gift cards in $25 increments, Junior Golf Camp ($125), on-site leagues (Men's, Women's, Couples, and Ladies Night at $35), and a clubhouse pro shop selling apparel and F&B. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company website, TeeWire online booking, phone reservations, walk-up play, and a marketing partnership with TwinCitiesGolf.com.

The business is family-anchored, founded by W.J. (Bill) Whitworth, Marty Benson (great-grandson of original 1875 landowner Olaus 'Ole' Benson), and Greg Wencl, with no venture capital, private equity, or parent-company involvement disclosed. Technology is limited to standard third-party platforms (TeeWire booking, Squarespace-hosted e-commerce), with no proprietary software or AI capabilities. Customer segments span general public golfers, league groups, women, and juniors across the Cannon Falls and greater Twin Cities region.

Name

The Summit Golf Club

Legal name

The Summit Golf Club

Website

https://summitgolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Summit Golf Club is a privately held public golf facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota operating an 18-hole championship course and 9-hole Par 3 executive course, serving daily-fee golfers, members, leagues, and juniors across the Twin Cities region since 2001.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Public golf courses
• Golf memberships
• Junior golf programs
• Golf instruction leagues
• Golf course facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Cannon Falls

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Cart Rentals: Daily fee play for the Championship 18-hole course and Par 3 Executive course. Golf carts available for rent with daily rates.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual and seasonal memberships offering unlimited play on Championship and/or Par 3 courses, driving range access, and guest passes. Multiple tiers for individuals, couples, and families.
3. Player's Card Program: Prepaid card offering reduced rates on golf and cart fees throughout the season.
4. Pro Shop Merchandise: On-site clubhouse sells apparel, hats, golf balls, accessories, snacks, and beverages including alcohol.
5. Driving Range Memberships: Standalone range memberships for unlimited range ball usage.
6. Gift Cards: Gift cards sold in $25 increments for golf purchases.
7. Junior Golf Programs: Junior Golf Camp and cadet membership programs for youth golfers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Summit Golf Club operates a public 27-hole golf facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, featuring a Championship 18-hole Par-72 course and a 9-hole Par-3 Executive course. It sells daily green fees, cart rentals, multiple membership tiers, league play, junior golf camps, gift cards, and pro shop merchandise to individual golfers and golf groups.

Product overview

The Summit Golf Club is a public golf facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota operating a unified service offering centered around two golf courses: The Championship Course (an 18-hole, Par 72 with four tee configurations spanning 5,165–7,022 yards) and The Summit View (a 9-hole Par 27 executive course). Supporting these core courses are practice facilities including an all-grass driving range, putting green, and chipping green. The club's product portfolio is structured around golf services and memberships: Championship Unlimited Membership, Weekday Membership, Junior Cadet with Range, Par 3 Membership, Driving Range Membership, Player's Card, Junior Golf Camp, Golf Leagues (Men's, Women's, and Couples), Online Tee Time Booking, Gift Cards, and a Clubhouse Pro Shop. The membership products range from full-access unlimited plans ($1,625+) to focused offerings like Range Memberships ($250) and Par 3 Memberships (from $125), serving different golfer segments. The club's history includes recognition as Golf Digest's 'Best New Affordable Course' in Minnesota (2002) and Golf Magazine's 20th Best Value Course in the U.S. (2004).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Championship Course An 18-hole, Par 72 championship public golf course featuring dramatic elevation changes, bent-grass tees, greens, and fairways. Offers four sets of tees from 5,165 to 7,022 yards and is open for daily fee play and tournament use by general public golfers.
• The Summit View 9-Hole Par 3 Course An executive 9-hole Par 27 course providing a shorter, accessible golf experience for beginners, juniors, and golfers seeking quicker rounds. Features Back Tees (1,311 yards) and Front Tees (1,162 yards) with bent-grass surfaces.
• Unlimited Membership Full-access annual membership offering unlimited tee times seven days a week on the Championship Course, unlimited range use, unlimited Par 3 course access, two guest passes, and a GHIN Handicap Card. Available in Single with Cart ($1,625), Couple with Cart ($2,025), and Family with Cart ($2,325) tiers.
• Weekday Membership Limited-access annual membership offering unlimited tee times Monday through Friday on the Championship Course, full range and Par 3 access, and discounted weekend rates. Options include Single Walking ($1,060), Single with Cart ($1,375), Couple with Cart ($1,775), and Family with Cart ($2,075).
• Junior Cadet with Range Membership Annual membership for juniors aged 15-18 offering unlimited tee times Monday through Friday on the Championship Course and unlimited driving range use. Priced at $450.
• Par 3 Membership Annual membership providing unlimited Par 3 course green fees (carts not included). Available in Single ($295), Family ($595), and Junior ($125, ages 16 and under) tiers.
• Driving Range Membership Annual membership offering unlimited driving range use. Individual membership at $250, Family membership at $350.
• Player's Card Annual discounted rate card offering reduced green fees and cart rates. Walk the Par 3 at no charge or ride for $10; 18 holes with cart for $31 anytime. Priced at $325.
• Junior Golf Camp A four-week golf instruction program for juniors ages 8-14, covering full swing, chipping, putting, rules, and on-course experience. Includes shirt, hat, golf balls, and free Par 3 access. Priced at $125.
• Golf Leagues Organized league programs for Men's, Women's, and Couples groups on the Championship and Executive Par 3 courses. Includes Ladies Night Golf Social with 45-minute group lessons from a PGA Teaching Pro, Par 3 rounds, and social activities on Thursday evenings at $35 per player.
• Gift Cards Golf gift cards available in $25 increments, valid for use toward green fees, merchandise, and other club services.
• Practice Facilities Full-shot driving range with all-grass tees and multiple targets, practice putting green with multiple pin locations, and practice chipping green. Available to all golfers and included with various memberships.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TwinCitiesGolf.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party golf marketing platform that powers the club's website and provides golf marketing services. Website footer indicates 'Website & Golf Marketing Autopilot Powered by TwinCitiesGolf.com'.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Edinburgh USA Golf Course: Public daily-fee championship course in Brooklyn Park, MN with bent-grass conditions, full practice facilities, and leagues/memberships, directly competing for the same Twin Cities daily-fee golfer.
• Stonebrooke Golf Club: Public 18-hole championship course in Jordan, MN in the south metro with similar membership tiers, leagues, and junior programs targeting the same regional golfer demographic.
• The Meadows at Mystic Lake: Public-access course in Prior Lake, MN attached to the Mystic Lake Casino resort, combining daily-fee golf with broader hospitality/event amenities that compete for regional golfer spend.
• Boulder Pointe Golf Club: Public 27-hole facility in Elko, MN with terrain-driven design, memberships, leagues, and event hosting, competing directly for southern Twin Cities daily-fee rounds.
• TPC Twin Cities: Public-access premium daily-fee championship course in Blaine, MN serving the same Twin Cities metro market with comparable tournament-grade conditioning, membership-style programs, and event hosting.

Regional players

• Troy Burne Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Hudson, WI with membership programs and leagues that compete for golfers in the Twin Cities' eastern catchment area.
• River Falls Golf Club: Public 18-hole course just across the Wisconsin border in River Falls, WI, serving an overlapping regional draw from the eastern Twin Cities and western Wisconsin corridor.
• Giants Ridge Golf: Minnesota public resort course destination in Biwabik, MN; comparable in offering public championship golf and lodging/leisure amenities, though geographically distinct from the Twin Cities.

Broad incumbents

• Brackett's Crossing Country Club: Established country club in Lakeville, MN offering golf, dining, and event amenities to a member-based audience; serves as a broader incumbent reference point for the south-metro golf market.

Others

• TwinCitiesGolf.com: Regional golf marketing platform and current website/marketing partner of The Summit Golf Club; functions as an adjacent ecosystem participant aggregating regional courses and tee-time traffic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/golfthesummit
• Facebookfacebook.com/SummitGolfClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/golfthesummit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-summit-golf-club

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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