The Meadown at Mystic Lake

What The Meadown at Mystic Lake does

The Meadows at Mystic Lake is an 18-hole, par-72 USGA-rated championship public golf course located at 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard in Prior Lake, Minnesota, owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), a federally recognized sovereign Indian tribe. The 7,243-yard layout was designed by golf course architects Garrett Gill and Paul Miller — who had previously collaborated on more than 200 projects in 33 states — and features five tee sets (Black, Blue, White, Green, Gold), bentgrass surfaces, 80 bunkers, 13 water holes, 20 fountains, five waterfalls, a 2,500-foot stream, and 11 acres of native wildflower and prairie plantings. The course has received multiple industry recognitions from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and Midwest Gaming and Travel, and operates as a full-service golf destination with GPS-equipped carts enforcing a 4-hour-10-minute pace of play, a driving range, two USGA-spec putting greens, and The Mesa short-game practice area.

The business runs a diversified revenue model anchored by dynamic green fees ($90 senior / $100 twilight / $130 weekday / $145 weekend), with ancillary streams including pro shop retail (TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Ping, Nike, FootJoy), private and junior golf instruction, TrackMan Pro swing analysis and custom club fitting, food and beverage from The Meadows Bar and Grille and The Sand Wedge Grille, gift cards, and corporate/group tournament hosting. Membership products (Frequent Player Card at $399 and Premium Player Card at $725) provide recurring subscription-style revenue with discounted rounds, advance booking, and retail discounts. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company's website (ForeUp booking), GolfNow mobile apps, phone reservations, and on-site walk-ins, with a meaningful demand channel from the adjacent Mystic Lake Casino Hotel (766 rooms) via 30-day advance tee time privileges for hotel guests.

The course is part of the SMSC's broader tribal economic ecosystem, which includes the casino hotel, Little Six Casino, and sustainability infrastructure such as the NativeGreen program that uses treated wastewater from the SMSC Water Reclamation Facility to irrigate the course, reducing groundwater withdrawal by approximately 35 million gallons per year. There are no disclosed revenue figures, headcount, funding events, or M&A activity; the asset is held by a sovereign tribal government rather than a conventional corporate entity.

Name

The Meadown at Mystic Lake

Legal name

The Meadows at Mystic Lake

Website

https://golfthemeadows.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Meadows at Mystic Lake is an award-winning 18-hole, par-72 USGA-rated championship public golf course in Prior Lake, Minnesota, owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, serving recreational golfers, junior players, casino hotel guests, and corporate tournament clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course and Golf Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf lessons
• Tournament hosting
• Golf memberships
• Club fitting

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

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: 18-hole green fees including cart and driving range access. Rates are dynamic and vary by weekday/weekend and time of day. Standard rates: $130+tax weekday, $145+tax weekend. Special rates available for twilight ($100+tax), seniors ($90+tax), and Frequent Player Cardholders ($100+tax).
2. Pro Shop Merchandise: Retail merchandise including apparel, equipment, and golf accessories. Major brands carried include TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Ping, Nike, FootJoy, and others.
3. Golf Lessons: Private lessons, junior golf camps, beginning golf clinics, and advanced junior instruction. Pricing: $80 half-hour, $120 one-hour, $330 for 3 one-hour lessons, $500 for 5 one-hour lessons. Club fitting services also available.
4. Food and Beverage: The Meadows Bar and Grille restaurant and The Sand Wedge Grille outdoor patio. Beverage cart service on course. Full bar including beer, wine, cocktails, and food menu.
5. Tournament and Group Events: Corporate and organizational tournament hosting. Requires 120+ players for shotgun start events. Non-refundable deposit of $3,000 for full field shotgun events, $1,000 for smaller events. Includes scoring, cart signs, and hole sponsor signage services.
6. Membership Programs: Frequent Player Card ($399) provides 3-week advance tee times and $100+tax rate. Premium Player Card ($725) includes all benefits plus four transferrable one-round coupons. Golf Shop discounts: 20% clothing, 10% clubs.
7. Practice Facilities: Driving range access included with green fees. Standalone range fee: $20 for unlimited sessions. Practice putting greens and The Mesa short game practice area available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Meadows at Mystic Lake operates an award-winning 18-hole par-72 USGA-rated championship public golf course located in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Beyond green fee play, the facility provides private and junior golf lessons with TrackMan Pro swing analysis, custom club fitting, a year-round pro shop, on-site dining at The Meadows Bar and Grille, practice facilities, and corporate/group tournament hosting.

Product overview

The Meadows at Mystic Lake is an award-winning public golf course operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, featuring an 18-hole championship par-72 layout (7,243 yards) designed by Garrett Gill and Paul Miller. The product portfolio centers on the core golf course offering supplemented by comprehensive instructional services including private lessons, junior golf camps, and advanced instruction programs using TrackMan Pro technology. Supporting services include a year-round Golf Shop with custom club fitting, The Meadows Bar and Grille dining venue, and group event/tournament hosting. Membership products include Frequent Player Card and Premium Player Card offering discounted rates, advance booking privileges, and retail discounts. Tee time reservations are available online or via mobile apps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course USGA-rated par-72, 7,243-yard championship golf course featuring five sets of tees, pristine bentgrass fairways, 80 bunkers, 13 holes with water, 20 fountains, a 2,500-foot stream, and five waterfalls, available for public tee time play.
• Private Golf Lessons

Quantifiable outcome

• Groundwater withdrawal reduced by approximately 35 million gallons per year through use of treated wastewater

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003SMSC purchased Lone Pine Country Club in 2002 and completely remodeled the course, reopening in late summer 2005 as The Meadows at Mystic Lake. SMSC is a federally recognized, sovereign Indian tribe located southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. The tribe operates NativeGreen sustainability initiative, with treated wastewater from their Water Reclamation Facility used to irrigate the golf course.
• Mystic Lake Casino HotelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAdjacent full-service resort with 766 guest rooms, 10 bars and restaurants, casino, and spa. Offers cross-promotional packages with golf. Casino hotel guests can book tee times up to 30 days in advance versus 2 weeks for general public. Located in RiverSouth near Valleyfair, Renaissance Festival, and 25 minutes from Mall of America.
• Little Six CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSister property to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. More intimate gaming experience with over 800 slot machines and blackjack. Original bingo hall opened in 1982.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Edina Country Club: Private country club in Edina, Minnesota. Comparable as a premium Twin Cities golf facility, though operates under membership model rather than public access.
• Bearpath Golf & Country Club: Private golf club in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Comparable as a premium Twin Cities-area golf facility targeting affluent golfers, though operates under private membership model.
• Indian Hills Golf Course: Public golf course in Stillwater, Minnesota. Comparable as a regional public golf facility serving the broader Twin Cities recreational golf market with similar pricing tiers and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• KemperSports: Golf course management and hospitality company operating premier public and private courses. Comparable as a golf facility operator with similar service offerings including tournaments, lessons, and F&B.
• Troon Golf: Largest golf management company in the world, managing over 600 courses globally. Comparable as an operator of premium golf facilities, though operates at scale across many properties rather than single-course specialization.

Direct peers

• Hazeltine National Golf Club: Championship-caliber golf course in Chaska, Minnesota (Twin Cities area). Comparable as a top-tier Minnesota golf destination with major tournament hosting history and premium positioning.
• TPC Twin Cities: Premium public-access championship golf course in Blaine, Minnesota, also serving the Twin Cities metro. Directly comparable as a high-end public course with tournament pedigree and corporate event focus.
• Bunker Hills Golf Club: Public golf course in Coon Rapids, Minnesota serving the Twin Cities market. Comparable as a regional public-access golf facility with similar customer segments and operating model.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Technology-enabled golf entertainment venue chain. Comparable as an alternative golf experience targeting broader consumer audiences, including casual and social golfers, potentially competing for entertainment dollars.
• Drive Shack: Owner-operator of golf entertainment venues. Comparable as an alternative golf entertainment format targeting casual participants and groups, representing a different model that competes for the same leisure spending.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mysticlakegolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/golfthemeadows
• Xx.com/mysticlakegolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-meadows-at-mystic-lake-golf-course

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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