With over 400 courses in the state, Minnesota is a top golfing destination in the Upper Mid-West. Golfers gather from around the country to play the carefully manicured fairways and greens this beautiful state has to offer. From cleverly designed courses close to urban centers to sprawling country estates, there’s a range of options available across the board.
But golf clubs aren’t just about playing a round with your buddies. They are also about getting out into nature, high-class facilities, and relaxing in comfort to enjoy delicious food and quality beverages.
With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the top courses in Minnesota that cater to private events. From golf outings to bah mitzvahs, business meetings to large weddings, or simply intimate get-togethers for a birthday round of 18 holes, there’s so much to offer from these top-quality event venues.
Prestwick Golf Club
Prestwick Golf Club on the outskirts of busy Minneapolis offers a charming respite from city life. The Championship course features 18 holes of undulating fairways set among the natural beauty of surrounding lakes and woodland.
The magnificent clubhouse is available to hire for your fairy tale wedding, large conference, or extravagant party. With on-site pub and grill The Wick provides all the refreshments you’ll need for a day on the course.
Stoneridge Golf Club
Designed by the appropriately named Bobby Weed, this 18-hole championship course tumbles its way through the hillsides with bentgrass fairways sitting amongst fescue grass rough.
The stunning venue offers corporate or charity golf outings seven days a week for groups of 24 to 144 players, while transport around the course is covered by the fleet of electric golf carts.
Catering is provided by the excellent Danny's Kitchen & Bar, where you can enjoy fresh seafood, burgers, and game hot off the grill along with live music on stage. Although the venue is currently not taking bookings for events, it's worth keeping an eye on the website for when this changes.
Winona Golf & Dining
Sitting on the border with Wisconsin along the banks of the Mississippi, Winona, Minnesota is a rural town with a rich heritage. Head South out of town and you’ll find Winona Golf & Dining, an impressive 18-hole golf course, multi-space event venue, and restaurant.
The Bridges golf course lies in Winona’s picturesque Pleasant Valley and offer players stunning views and challenging game play.
Signatures Restaurant provides the menu for the complex, specializing in housemade pasta dishes, grilled steaks, and fish along with a range of sides and appetizers.
The venue boasts nine additional event spaces including a ballroom, patio, and private dining room, so there are plenty of indoor and outdoor opportunities for events of all kinds – from weddings to business conferences, to golf outings.
If you’re currently planning your big day, don’t miss the venue’s first-ever wedding show on the 20th of March!
TPC Twin Cities
Just a short drive from both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, you’ll find TPC Twin Cities, a full 18-hole 72-par course set in a stunning locale. The beautifully sculpted course sprawls across over 7,000 feet, providing Championship-standard play.
You can hire the 31,000 square-foot Clubhouse for anything for events of all kinds. Three distinct event spaces, including a private dining room, the atmospheric Northwoods Den with a fully serviced bar, and a large patio overlooking the 18th green, give you plenty of options. While fine wines, fresh seafood, and dry-aged steaks are served up by a team of expert chefs and servers.
And why not throw in a round of Championship golf for your guests? Fully serviced outings can be arranged to compliment your event.
