WILLOW CREEK GOLF COURSE
WILLOW CREEK GOLF COURSE
Meet the Member
Meet the Member
With scenic backdrops, the Willow Creek Event Center is the perfect place for weddings, wedding receptions, holiday parties, business meetings, banquets, or any of your private party needs.
Meet the Member: Willow Creek Golf
enjoyed our Event Center being fully open and operational the past two years. Getting to know the Willow Creek GC community, and welcoming new players to our Willow Creek family has been fantastic. We are extremely excited for our continued growth in the years to come. Q: Willow Creek Golf Course & Event Center has been a member of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce for four years. What do you find valuable in your membership to the organization? A: Just to be a part of a community organization like the Chamber of Commerce is truly an honor. Being able to make connections with other small business owners and operators thru Chamber events is something that is truly beneficial to any business’s growth. Having the privilege of hosting the Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Willow Creek is something that we take pride in and look forward to seeing all of the Chamber members out here this year. Q: What is a unique fact people should know about Willow Creek Golf Course & Event Center? A: FootGolf is unique offering that Willow Creek provides to our community. For those that may not be aware, FootGolf is blend of soccer and golf. We have integrated a 9-hole FootGolf course into our Little Willow Short Course. In addition to a 4-inch cup on the green for the golfers, there is a 2-foot hole near each green for our FootGolfers
to kick their soccer balls into. This has become a very popular activity for birthday parties, as well as a fun excursion for soccer teams & organizations. Q: What is the outlook for your business and industry? A: The golf industry is in a surge since COVID and all indicators show that we can continue to grow the game for many years to come. We feel that Willow Creek has many unique characteristics that set our Event Center apart from others. We have seen increases over the past couple years, not only in the traditional events (weddings, business meetings, golf tournaments, etc.), but also in graduation parties, quinceaneras and holiday parties. Making a guest’s “special day” memorable is a responsibility that all of us here at Willow Creek take pride in.
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If golf is your cup of tee and you enjoy championship golf couses, consider Willow Creek Golf & Event Center for your next round of golf. They are located just minutes from downtown Rochester with a championship 18 hole and executive 9 hole golf courses. We spoke Willow Creek Golf & Event Center Course Owners, Will Lancaster PGA and Andy Black PGA to learn more. Q: Tell us about Willow Creek Golf Course & Event Center. What does your company offer to the Rochester region? A: Willow Creek Golf & Event Center is the only 27 hole golf facility in SE Minnesota. In addition to our 18 hole championship golf course, we do offer Little Willow (our par 29 “short” course). Little Willow is the perfect place for those just starting their journey in golf or for
those that would love to get in a quick 9 holes. With scenic backdrops cherished by guests & photographers, the Willow Creek Event Center is the perfect place for weddings, wedding receptions, holiday parties, business meetings, banquets, or any of your private party needs. Q: How did it start for Willow Creek Golf Course & Event Center? A : In January of 2020, we had the opportunity to realize one of our lifelong professional dreams of golf course ownership. Having been PGA professionals for almost 20 years, to say the golf business is a passion to us would be an understatement and being able to put our own “stamp” on a staple in the community like Willow Creek has been amazing. Although COVID-19 did force us to get creative for the better part of our first couple years, we have really
To learn more about Willow Creek Golf Course, visit www.willowcreekgolfmn.com
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