Green Lagoon

What Green Lagoon does

Green Lagoon Golf is a veteran-owned, single-location recreational facility operating at 8640 Green Lake Trail, Chisago City, Minnesota. The business is built around three integrated offerings: an 18-hole Volcano Valley Adventure Golf mini golf course featuring the Guinness World Record holder for the World's Longest Mini Golf Hole at 701 feet (par 13) along with an animatronic dragon and volcanic theme; a driving range enhanced with TopTracer Range technology offering 25+ virtual courses and performance tracking; and a hand-dipped ice cream program with over 30 flavors, including branded products from Cedar Crest, Kemps Select, and Blue Bunny. Supporting services include Glow Mini Golf (evening LED play), birthday party packages (Par and Birdie tiers), golf club regripping, and a mobile ice cream trailer for off-premise catering at private and community events.

The company generates revenue through a mix of pay-per-use pricing, subscriptions, and event packages. Per-round mini golf pricing ranges from $11 (kids 3-15 and seniors 60+) to $14 (ages 16-59), driving range buckets run $6-$11, and TopTracer access is $10/hr weekdays and $20/hr weekends. Ice cream items are priced $5-$10. Annual season passes ($75-$525) provide a recurring component, and birthday party packages at $150-$200 for 10 guests capture group demand. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the physical site, supplemented by community-led outreach (military and first-responder discounts, neighborhood catering) and event-driven sales (parties, team building, corporate outings).

Green Lagoon is independently owned and operated by Travis Petschl with approximately 10 employees. The company is privately held with no disclosed outside investment, parent company, or public listing. Digital infrastructure is limited to a content website, Facebook page, and email newsletter; there is no mobile app, no public API, and no disclosed data assets. Marketing leans heavily on the July 22, 2025 Guinness World Record as a top-of-funnel differentiator and earned-media engine.

Name

Green Lagoon

Legal name

Green Lagoon Golf

Website

https://greenlagoongolf.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Green Lagoon Golf is a veteran-owned, single-location recreational facility in Chisago City, Minnesota offering 18-hole themed mini golf, a TopTracer driving range, hand-dipped ice cream, birthday party packages, and mobile ice cream catering for local families, groups, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes) (THAJAEAK)

Keywords

• Mini golf entertainment
• Driving range services
• Ice cream shop
• Family recreation venue
• Golf practice facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Chisago City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Mini Golf: Revenue from 18-hole mini golf course (Volcano Valley Adventure Golf). Pricing varies by age group - Kids (3-15) & Seniors (60+) at $11 per round, Ages 16-59 at $14 per round. Groups of 10+ receive $1 off per round.
2. Ice Cream Sales: Hand-dipped ice cream in 32 flavors (over 30 flavors). Products include Par Cone ($5, up to 2 flavors), Birdie Cone ($7, up to 3 flavors), Eagle Bowl ($10, 5 flavor flight), A&W Root Beer Floats ($5), and waffle cone upgrades ($1).
3. Driving Range - Ball Sales: Revenue from driving range balls sold in buckets: Small (~40 balls) for $6, Medium (~70 balls) for $8, Large (~100 balls) for $11.
4. TopTracer Range: Premium driving range experience with TopTracer technology. Weekdays: $10/hr plus bucket. Weekends: $20/hr plus bucket.
5. Season Passes: Annual passes for driving range access: Single $195, Couples $325, Family (4) $525, Kid (ages 10-17) $115, Parent & Kid $275, Parent & Child (ages 3-9) $225, Child (ages 3-9) $75/child.
6. Birthday Party Packages: Two party packages: 'Par' package at $150 for 10 people ($15 each additional) includes decorations, banner, picnic area, custom golf ball, 36 holes, and large bucket. 'Birdie' package at $200 for up to 10 people ($20 each additional) includes ice cream, drinks, and 3 large buckets.
7. Regripping Services: Golf club regripping service at $4 per club (grip not included). Putter grips starting at $15. Service includes removal, cleaning, and installation of new grip with 24-hour turnaround.
8. Ice Cream Trailer Catering: Mobile ice cream trailer available for private events (graduation parties, weddings, neighborhood gatherings) and public events. Features Cedar Crest, Kemps Select, and Blue Bunny brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Green Lagoon Golf operates a single-location family recreational facility in Chisago City, Minnesota, offering an 18-hole themed mini golf course (Volcano Valley Adventure Golf, featuring the Guinness World Record longest mini golf hole at 701 feet, par 13), a grass and mat driving range with TopTracer technology-enabled virtual course play, hand-dipped ice cream in 30+ flavors, evening Glow Mini Golf, golf club regripping services, and group/team building event packages. Revenue is generated through per-round play, range bucket and hourly fees, season passes, ice cream and concession sales, birthday party packages, and a mobile ice cream trailer for off-site catering.

Product overview

Green Lagoon Golf is a veteran-owned recreational facility offering a portfolio of entertainment and food service products centered around mini golf, driving range, and ice cream. The core product lineup includes Volcano Valley Adventure Golf (18-hole course with the world's longest mini golf hole) and an 18 Hole Classic Course (currently closed). Supporting offerings encompass the TopTracer Range (technology-enabled driving range), over 30 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream, Glow Mini Golf (evening LED experience), and an Ice Cream Trailer for mobile catering. Additional services include regripping for golf clubs, birthday party packages (Par and Birdie tiers), and team building activities. The facility positions itself as a family-friendly destination combining recreational golf experiences with food and beverage offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volcano Valley Adventure Golf 18-hole themed mini golf course featuring volcanic theming, animatronic dragons, scenic twists, and the Guinness World Record longest mini golf hole (701 feet, par 13). Marketed for families, groups, and birthday parties with age-tiered per-round pricing.
• Driving Range Golf driving range with grass and mat hitting options, yard markers from 20 to 300 yards, and target placements for short game practice. Range balls sold in small (~40), medium (~70), and large (~100) buckets at $6, $8, and $11 respectively.
• TopTracer Range Technology-enabled driving range experience using TopTracer Range technology, providing ball-tracking, virtual course play (25+ courses), games, kids games, and performance analytics. Priced at $10/hr weekdays and $20/hr weekends plus bucket purchase.
• Ice Cream Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• 701-foot par 13 hole - record-breaking mini golf experience

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Guinness World RecordscoreOthers · 22 July 2025Green Lagoon achieved official Guinness World Record recognition for the World's Longest Mini Golf Hole (701 feet, par 13) at their Volcano Valley Adventure Golf course. This prestigious recognition was awarded on July 22, 2025, solidifying Green Lagoon as a premier destination for mini golf lovers around the globe.
• E.G. Rud and SonsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvided official measurement services for the Guinness World Record Longest Mini Golf Hole verification process.
• World MiniGolf Sport FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTom Loftus from A Couple of Putts and the World MiniGolf Sport Federation participated in documenting the Guinness World Record for the Longest Mini Golf Hole.
• TopTracercoreTechnology or IntegrationTopTracer Range technology is available at Green Lagoon, providing the World's Best Driving Range Experience with over 25+ virtual courses, games, and performance tracking capabilities.
• Cedar Crest Ice CreamminorOthersIce cream supplier brand available at Green Lagoon. One of three ice cream brands (along with Kemps Select and Blue Bunny) used for their ice cream offerings featuring over 30 flavors.
• Kemps Select Ice CreamminorOthersIce cream supplier brand available at Green Lagoon. One of three ice cream brands (along with Cedar Crest and Blue Bunny) used for their ice cream offerings featuring over 30 flavors.
• Blue Bunny Ice CreamminorOthersIce cream supplier brand available at Green Lagoon. One of three ice cream brands (along with Cedar Crest and Kemps Select) used for their ice cream offerings featuring over 30 flavors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Golf Galaxy: National golf retail chain (owned by Dick's Sporting Goods) selling equipment, apparel, and offering club services including regripping. Comparable on the regripping service line and adjacent on the golf practice/equipment side.
• Topgolf: Largest golf entertainment operator globally, combining tech-enabled driving ranges (TopTracer) with food, beverage, and event programming. Overlaps with Green Lagoon's TopTracer Range and party/event offerings, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• PopStroke: Tiger Woods-designed mini golf concept featuring multiple courses, food, and beverage. Directly comparable premium mini golf entertainment offering with a similar blend of themed course design and on-site consumption.
• Puttery: Indoor mini golf + bar + restaurant concept owned by Drive Shack. Comparable as a tech-and-F&B-forward mini golf experience targeting groups and social occasions.
• Puttshack: Tech-enabled mini golf entertainment concept with Trackaball ball-tracking technology, multiple global venues, and a food/drink-forward model. Directly comparable to Green Lagoon's blend of mini golf plus premium on-site F&B.
• Swingers: Crazy golf and cocktail bar concept with locations in the US and UK. Closely comparable to Green Lagoon's combination of themed mini golf, ice cream/beverage service, and group/party positioning.
• Monster Mini Golf: Franchised indoor/outdoor themed mini golf chain with glow/blacklight courses. Comparable as a multi-location themed mini golf operator with similar family and group event positioning.
• Drive Shack: Operator of tech-enabled golf entertainment venues under the 'Puttery' and 'Drive Shack' brands, featuring bar/dining alongside golf gameplay. Directly comparable as a multi-format golf entertainment business.
• Lucky Putt: Indoor mini golf and entertainment venue with food and beverage. Comparable as a small-format mini golf entertainment operator targeting group events and casual family play.

Others

• Cedar Crest Ice Cream: Midwest regional ice cream manufacturer and one of Green Lagoon's three named ice cream suppliers. Comparable as a supplier/ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GreenLagoonGolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/green-lagoon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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