The Links At Northfork

What The Links At Northfork does

The Links at Northfork is a privately held golf and event business operating a single 18-hole, par-72, 6,989-yard championship course at 9333 Alpine Drive NW, Ramsey, Minnesota, in the northwest metro of the Twin Cities. Designed by Joel Goldstrand and opened in 1992, the course is presented as one of Minnesota's few true Scottish links-style layouts, with bentgrass tees, greens, and fairways, four tee-box options, and a 4-star Golf Digest rating. The property also houses a 295-guest banquet hall, an on-site pub, a full-service pro shop, and what the operator describes as the most complete practice facility in the Twin Cities (up to 30-station grass driving range, two practice greens, chipping green, practice bunker, and a par-11 three-hole loop).

Revenue is generated through seven primary streams: green fees (18-hole, 9-hole, twilight/super-twilight rates), tiered annual memberships (Links Loyalty free, Players Club $219, Yearly Ticket $399–$2,999, Golf Association, Practice Palace), pro-shop merchandise sales, PGA-led instruction and junior camps, tournament and corporate-outing packages, banquet/event rentals, and driving-range fees. Tee times are booked online via TenFORE Golf (no booking fees) or walk-in; leagues and tournaments are operated through the Golf Genius platform.

The customer base spans individual public-play golfers, recurring members, organized league participants (Golf Association, Lady Links, Tuesday Night), corporate outing groups, and banquet/event clients (weddings, receptions, holiday parties). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with regional scope; marketing leans on the golfthelinks.com website, the Links Loyalty email program, the online store, and partnership with TwinCitiesGolf.com. The business holds no disclosed parent, no funding rounds, and no public ownership markers.

Name

The Links At Northfork

Legal name

The Links At Northfork

Website

https://golfthelinks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Links at Northfork is a privately held 18-hole Scottish links-style championship golf course and banquet venue in Ramsey, Minnesota, serving public golfers, members, league players, corporate outings, and event clients across the Twin Cities metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course and Event Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Scottish links golf
• Golf memberships
• Banquet venue
• Golf instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramsey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fee Revenue: Daily play fees for 18-hole, 9-hole, twilight, and super-twilight rounds. Golfers can walk or ride with cart.
2. Membership Programs: Multiple membership tiers including Players Club ($219), Yearly Ticket (Unlimited Single $2,399/Family $2,999), Golf Association ($100), and Practice Palace memberships. Generates recurring annual revenue.
3. Golf Shop Merchandise: Full-service pro shop selling equipment, clothes, balls, clubs, hats, towels and accessories.
4. Golf Instruction: Lessons from PGA professionals including individual lessons ($70-$80), package deals (3-pack, 6-pack), and junior camps.
5. Tournament and Event Hosting: Corporate outings, tournaments, and banquets with customizable packages (Hole 'N One, Double Eagle, Eagle, Birdie, Par) including green fees, carts, meals, and event services.
6. Banquet and Reception Services: Event venue rental for weddings, receptions, holiday parties, and meetings with banquet facility seating up to 295 guests.
7. Practice Range: Driving range fees for small ($6) and large ($10) buckets, plus Practice Palace memberships for unlimited range access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Links at Northfork operates an 18-hole championship Scottish links-style public golf course (Par 72, 6,989 yards) in Ramsey, MN, offering daily-fee public play, multiple membership tiers, PGA-led instruction, leagues, tournaments, and a 295-guest banquet facility. Ancillary revenue is generated through a pro shop, on-site pub, and a premier practice facility with driving range and 3-hole practice loop.

Product overview

The Links at Northfork is a golf course and event venue operating as a single-property business. The core offering is an 18-hole championship golf course (Par 72, 6,989 yards) designed by Joel Goldstrand, complemented by banquet facilities for up to 295 guests, a full-service Pro Shop, an on-site Pub, and golf instruction by PGA professionals. The business offers multiple membership tiers (Links Loyalty, Players Club, Yearly Ticket Program, Golf Association) and operates a Practice Palace with driving range and practice facilities. Additional revenue streams include golf leagues (Golf Association, Lady Links, Tuesday Night), tournaments (British Open, Club Championship, Links Cup), golf outings and corporate events, an online store selling memberships, gift cards, and prepaid rounds, and Junior Summer Golf Camps. The course is rated 4-star by Golf Digest and hosts the annual Northfork British Open tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course 18-hole, par 72 championship Scottish links-style public golf course with 6,989 yards, 4 sets of tee boxes, and bentgrass tees, greens, and fairways; 4-star Golf Digest rating.
• Banquet and Event Facilities Private banquet room seating up to 295 guests for wedding receptions, anniversary parties, corporate events, holiday parties, and meetings with golf course views.
• Pro Shop Full-service golf shop stocked with golf equipment, clothing, balls, clubs, hats, towels, and accessories, with club rental services.
• Golf Instruction PGA professional golf lessons including individual lessons ($70-$80), package deals (3-pack, 6-pack), group instruction, short game and in-round lessons, and junior clinics.
• Practice Palace and Driving Range Premier practice facility featuring a full-shot driving range with up to 30 stations, two large practice putting greens, chipping green, practice sand bunker, and a par-11 three-hole practice loop; range buckets priced $6 small / $10 large.
• The Pub On-site bar and grill serving food and beverages with HD TVs for watching sports, providing a post-round gathering spot.
• Players Club Membership Annual membership at $219 providing discounted green fees ($36 regular, $31 twilight, $24 super twilight), 10% awards on purchases, and 10% merchandise discount.
• Links Loyalty Membership Free email-based loyalty program earning 10% awards on green fee and cart purchases, with 10% merchandise discount and bonus loyalty days.
• Yearly Ticket Program Annual unlimited-play memberships including Single ($2,399), Family ($2,999), Northfork Homeowner Single ($2,199), Family ($2,799), Weekday Single ($1,599), Family ($2,099), College 18-23 ($849), and Junior 12-17 ($399); includes 10% merchandise discount and discounted cart fees.
• Golf Association Membership Annual membership at $100 prize fund plus $39 handicap fee providing 19+ Wednesday events April through September, weekly prizes in merchandise certificates, and USGA handicap with Singles and Doubles Match Play options.
• Practice Palace Memberships Annual range memberships including Family ($899), Individual ($699), and Junior ($199) tiers with unlimited range balls and 3-hole practice loop access.
• USGA Handicap Service Official USGA handicap management for members ($39/year) and non-members ($49/year) through the club's GHIN system.
• Golf Leagues Organized league play including Golf Association (Wednesdays), Lady Links (Monday evenings), Tuesday Night 9-Hole League, Singles Match Play, and Doubles Match Play, scored via Golf Genius.
• Golf Outings and Tournaments Customizable tournament packages (Hole 'N One, Double Eagle, Eagle, Birdie, Par) with full event services, hole contests, catering, and professional scoring for corporate and group events.
• Online Tee Time Booking Online reservation system for booking tee times with no booking fees, powered by the TenFORE Golf platform.
• Junior Summer Golf Camp Youth golf program running June through August with morning sessions, on-course activities, and limited enrollment for developing junior golfers.
• Northfork British Open Tournament Annual October tournament with shotgun start featuring gross and net flights for players with and without USGA handicaps.
• Club Championship Annual two-day club championship tournament held in August, open to all members with valid handicaps.
• Senior Club Championship Senior division championship held in conjunction with the Club Championship for players 55+ (Super Senior 70+).
• Links Cup Annual June Links Cup tournament featuring competitive play for members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-star Golf Digest rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 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

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• USGA (United States Golf Association)minorOthersListed as a recommended golf organization link on the course website, providing golfers with access to official golf rules and handicap information.
• PGA of AmericaminorOthersListed as a recommended golf organization link, representing professional golf professionals.
• PGA TourminorOthersListed as a recommended golf organization link for professional golf news and information.
• Anoka Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber of commerce partnership providing community connection and local business networking.
• TwinCitiesGolf.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebsite developer and marketing partner. TwinCitiesGolf.com is listed as the website creator and is Voted Minnesota's #1 Golf Website.
• Golf GeniuscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeague scoring and event management platform used for Golf Association events, Tuesday League, Lady Links, Singles and Doubles Match Play, and Club Championship. Integrated throughout league operations with app-based scoring.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Troon Golf: National third-party golf course management and hospitality company operating hundreds of premium courses. Represents a strategic acquirer/operator for single-asset courses like Northfork wanting to scale operations or exit.
• TPC Twin Cities: PGA Tour-owned championship course in Blaine, MN with a substantially larger event-hosting portfolio and Tour pedigree. Competes for premium corporate outings and high-end tournaments in the same metro.

Direct peers

• Rush Creek Golf Club: Premier public-access golf course in Maple Grove, MN with banquet facilities, membership programs, and tournament hosting. Comparable high-end public positioning relative to the 4-star Golf Digest rating.
• Edinburgh USA: Public championship golf course in Brooklyn Park, MN, also part of the Twin Cities metro public-golf landscape. Directly competes for the same individual golfers, league players, and corporate outing customers with comparable premium amenities and event hosting.
• Bunker Hills Golf Club: Large public golf facility in Coon Rapids, MN with extensive practice area, banquet/event space, and league play. Overlaps with Northfork on the practice-facility, league, and event-hosting dimensions.
• Sundance Golf Club: Public golf course in Dayton, MN (also Northwest metro) offering a similar Scottish-style experience, banquet facility, and membership-style programs. Competes head-to-head for North-suburban golfers and corporate events.
• Royal Oaks Golf Club: Public golf course in Houston, MN with banquet facilities and event hosting, serving a similar south/suburban Minneapolis market. Comparable mid-market public course with event revenue mix.
• The Meadows at Mystic Lake: Public golf course attached to the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, MN, with banquet/event hosting tied to a hotel-casino complex. Comparable on event revenue diversification and tournament/event hosting.
• Cedar Creek Golf Course: Public 18-hole golf course in Albertville, MN (also in the Northwest metro) with practice facilities and event hosting. Comparable suburban-Twin Cities public course competing for similar local golfers.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment concept with multiple Twin Cities locations. Represents a competing leisure/entertainment spend for casual golfers and corporate groups, particularly the younger demographic and event-hosting pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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