Because we believe ownership should belong to the people who show up, not the ones who sit back and collect.

The cooperative model isn’t just a structure — it’s a statement. It says: this place is yours. We didn’t build The Golf Cooperative to extract value from members. We built it to deliver value to them — to return profits where they belong and to give every member a voice that matters.

In a traditional business, you’re a customer. In ours, you’re an owner. You shape the future. You share in the rewards. You walk into a space and know: I helped build this.

Others talk about community. We gave it a charter.

We’re located in Historic Canal Park at 345 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802

There is ample parking, including directly in front of our entrance.

There’s also a massive parking lot just steps away from out front door located at 1-35 Buchanan St, Duluth, MN 55802

Yes! We’re entirely run by volunteers so our hours can vary from time to time. Check our home page and Google profile for our latest hours.

Patronage refunds are a way for The Golf Cooperative to return a portion of its net earnings to our Patron Members, rewarding them for their participation in the cooperative. Here’s how it works:

• What is a Patronage Refund?
  A patronage refund is a distribution of at least 15% of the cooperative's Total Net Savings (net earnings) to Patron Members. This allocation is based on the level of their patronage—how much they have used the cooperative's services or purchased its products.

• How Are Refunds Distributed?
  Patronage refunds can be distributed in various forms, such as:

  • Cash distributions.

  • Credits or discounts for future services or products.

  • Patronage capital credited to the member’s account.

  The Board of Directors determines the specific mix of these options annually.

• Who Is Eligible?
  All approved Patron Members who have purchased at least one Patron Member Unit and meet the cooperative’s membership criteria are eligible to receive patronage refunds.

• When Are Refunds Issued?
  Refunds are issued at least once a year after the fiscal year ends and the cooperative determines its Total Net Savings.

By participating as a Patron Member, you not only gain access to our facilities and services but also share in the cooperative's financial success!

Now! Get in here.

We have no restrictions on food—make or bring whatever food you’d like.

We plan to allow members to bring and consume their own alcohol on-site under a Consumption and Display Permit. However, Minnesota law requires that a club must have rented or owned its space for at least one year before qualifying for this permit.

This means that while BYOB will be part of our long-term vision, we cannot offer it immediately. We appreciate your patience as we work toward meeting this requirement.

Yes! We are open to everyone—no membership required. Check our Home Page or Google Business Profile for our latest hours.

No, Member-Owners are not personally liable for the debts or obligations of The Golf Cooperative if it fails financially.