Founded in 1898, The Minikahda Club is the oldest country club west of the Mississippi and a premier club in the region. Located minutes from downtown Minneapolis, MN, Minikahda is a year-round full-service club with a vast offering of social, dining and sport activities. The historic Donald Ross designed golf course has played host to a number of major events including the 1916 US Open, the 1927 US Amateur, the Walker Cup in 1957, the Women's Amateur in 1988, the Curtis Cup in 1998, and the US Senior Amateur in 2017. The course is ranked among the best in the state by Golf Digest and in Golfweek's Top classic courses. Members enjoy a variety of racket sports including tennis and paddle tennis. The pool is a very popular member amenity located on the edge of a hill with breathtaking views of Lake Bde Maka Ska and downtown Minneapolis. Winter activities include skeet shooting, cross country skiing, curling, ice skating as well as snow shoe and walking trails for members and their four legged friends. At the heart of Minikahda is the Clubhouse with multiple dining rooms for every gathering. Dining venues include the formal Dining Room and intimate patio overlooking Lake Bde Maka Ska, the family friendly Grille as well as 1898, an adult-only bar with beautiful views of the lake and downtown Minneapolis. Multiple outdoor terraces and a deck with spectacular views highlighted by incredible cuisine prepared by our culinary team are all part of why Minikahda members and guests consider The Minikahda Club one of the best places to dine in the Twin Cities. The Club also boasts a beautiful ballroom for significant life or member events. Indoors, outdoors, big or small, whatever the need, we are humbled and honored to serve our members and guests.