What Royal Golf Club does

Royal Golf Club is a private membership-based golf and lifestyle club located at 11455 20th St N in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, in the St. Croix River Valley. The club operates an 18-hole championship-caliber course with a distinctive dual-designer pedigree: the front nine (Queen's Nine) was designed by Annika Sorenstam as her first U.S. project, and the back nine (King's Nine) was designed by Arnold Palmer as his last design. The property also includes luxury residences, a clubhouse with grand ballroom, and event facilities. The organization employs 51-100 staff.

The business operates five membership tiers—Full Golf, Intermediate (under age 40), National (200+ miles from the club), Social, and Corporate—and generates revenue through recurring membership dues, private events and weddings (10-300 guests), fine-dining at Annika's Tavern, and PGA-certified golf instruction. GTM is sales-led and direct: prospects engage through membership inquiries routed to a Membership Sales Director, events inquiries to an Events Director, and weddings via the website and The Knot marketplace. The tech stack is non-proprietary, relying on Golf Genius, Operation 36, US Kids Golf, and PGA Coach for tournament and lesson management; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Strategically, the operator has invested in F&B (newly constructed Annika's Tavern), broadened membership segmentation (National and Corporate tiers), and added a Head Golf Professional in 2025 to deepen the instruction vertical. The weddings business has earned six consecutive The Knot Best of Weddings awards and Hall of Fame status, providing a diversified consumer-events revenue stream adjacent to core membership economics.

Name

Royal Golf Club

Legal name

Royal Golf Club

Website

https://royalclubmn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Royal Golf Club is a private membership-based golf and lifestyle club in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, operating an 18-hole championship course designed by Annika Sorenstam and Arnold Palmer, serving individual and corporate members with dining, events, weddings, and instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

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 memberships
• Wedding venue
• Country club
• Golf instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Elmo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Fees: Recurring membership fees from Full Golf, Intermediate, National, Social, and Corporate membership tiers. Provides unlimited golf and exclusive perks to members.
2. Private Events & Weddings: Venue rental and catering services for weddings, corporate events, and private parties accommodating 10-300 guests. Event planning and execution services provided.
3. Dining - Annika's Tavern: Fine dining restaurant serving members, featuring steaks, seafood, and curated menu. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
4. Golf Instruction: Professional golf lessons and instruction programs led by PGA-certified professionals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Royal Golf Club is a private membership-based golf and lifestyle club offering an 18-hole championship-caliber course split between Annika Sørenstam's Queen's Nine and Arnold Palmer's King's Nine. The club sells multi-tiered memberships, fine dining at Annika's Tavern, full-service wedding and private event hosting for 10–300 guests, and PGA-certified golf lessons. Members receive unlimited golf, social and dining access, and exclusive club amenities within a 51–100 staff hospitality operation in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

Product overview

Royal Golf Club is a private golf club community offering an 18-hole championship-caliber golf course designed by Annika Sorenstam (Queen's Nine) and Arnold Palmer (King's Nine). The club provides multiple membership tiers (Full Golf, Intermediate, National, Social, and Corporate), dining at Annika's Tavern, private events and wedding services accommodating 10-300+ guests, and professional golf instruction. The integrated product portfolio combines golf, dining, events, and membership services within a luxury private club setting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Golf Membership Full club access without limitation on all club amenities, events, tournaments and activities; the unlimited golf tier of the Royal Golf Club membership program for individual members.
• Intermediate Membership Full club access offered to individuals under the age of 40; under-40 tier of the Royal Golf Club membership program.
• National Membership Membership open to individuals who work and reside outside a 200-mile radius of the club; extends the Royal Golf Club to regional and national prospects.
• Social Membership Full access to all restaurants, lounges, and a wide variety of social events and activities with limited golf access; for members seeking the social and dining experience without full golf commitment.
• Corporate Membership Two full memberships in one plan for employees of qualified companies, corporations, and LLCs; provides the company with golf, dining, and event access for two designees.
• Annika's Tavern Private club fine-dining restaurant at Royal Golf Club featuring a curated menu ranging from steaks to fresh seafood; offers indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the golf course.
• Private Events Event facilities and full planning services for private parties to company-wide retreats, accommodating groups of 10 to 300 guests; includes wireless internet, A/V equipment, video conferencing capability, presentation materials, and on-site catering prepared by the club's culinary staff.
• Wedding Services Comprehensive wedding venue service offering lakefront views, a grand ballroom accommodating up to 250 guests, an outdoor ceremony space on a stone veranda overlooking Horseshoe Lake, and customizable on-site catering options; recognized as a Hall of Fame wedding venue by The Knot.
• Golf Instruction Professional golf coaching and instruction programs led by PGA-certified professionals at Royal Golf Club, covering player development, junior programs, and individual lessons using Golf Genius, Operation 36, US Kids Golf, the American Development Model, and PGA Coach platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Knot Best of Weddings recognition for six consecutive years with Hall of Fame induction

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edina Country Club: Long-standing Minnesota private club with golf, pool, dining, and event facilities. Competes within the same Twin Cities private club membership market.
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Arnold Palmer-designed private club and lodge in Orlando, FL with championship golf, lodging, and member amenities. Closest comparable on the dual-designer (Palmer) golf pedigree and integrated club/resort experience.
• Interlachen Country Club: Historic private country club in Edina, MN offering championship golf, dining, and event hosting. Competes directly for Twin Cities golf members and wedding/event bookings.
• Bellerive Country Club: Elite member-owned club in St. Louis, MO with championship golf history and full club amenities. Comparable elite-tier private club with tournament-host DNA and member/event revenue mix.
• Eugene Country Club: Private club in Eugene, OR with golf, dining, and event services. Comparable full-service private club model and is named as the previous employer of Royal's incoming Head Golf Professional.
• The Minikahda Club: Premier private club in Minneapolis with golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities. Targets the same affluent Minneapolis-area demographic seeking championship-caliber golf and upscale events.
• TPC Twin Cities: Public/private golf facility in Blaine, MN operated under the Tournament Players Club brand. Comparable Minnesota golf venue competing for corporate outings and event bookings in the same metro.
• Hazeltine National Golf Club: Elite member-owned golf club in Chaska, MN that has hosted multiple US Opens and PGA championships. Direct competitor in the Minnesota private club market targeting similar golf enthusiasts and corporate events.

Broad incumbents

• Streamsong Resort: Destination golf resort in Florida offering multiple courses, lodging, and dining. Broader golf/hospitality incumbent with overlapping amenity set and high-end event capability.
• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic coastal golf resort in California with on-property lodging, dining, and events. Broad incumbent operating in the premium golf/hospitality category at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RoyalGolfClubMN
• Facebookfacebook.com/royalgolfclubmn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-royal-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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