- 13Documented amenities
- 1899Founded
Lafayette Club is a private country club in Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is operated by Private member club.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including driving range, practice green, golf simulator and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $30,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include family, national and nonresident memberships.
Culture research describes it as family-oriented, socially active, traditional and racquets-focused.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
The listed initiation fee for Unspecified membership is $30,000.
The listed monthly membership dues for Unspecified membership are $905.
Initiation fee
$30,000
Membership dues
$905
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Lafayette Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 84.1% of 44 researched Minnesota Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Golf; Intermediate Golf; Racquet Sports; Social
- Family membership
- Yes
- National membership
- Yes
- Nonresident membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Limited memberships are available; the club reported Golf membership nearing capacity in May 2026.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Lafayette Club include driving range, practice green, golf simulator and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 5 Tennis courts | Clay surface
- 2 Tennis courts | Cushioned Hard surface
- 6 Pickleball courts
- 2 Platform Tennis courts
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
- Spa
- Yes
- Marina
- Yes
Golf
Golf at Lafayette Club includes 1 documented course.
Course overview
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- 9 holes | par 31
Course design
- Architects
- William Watson
Policies
Documented policies for Lafayette Club cover guest access. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Guest policy
- Members and their guests may enjoy the Club's golf, dining, pool, exercise, racquet sports and dock amenities, subject to membership-category restrictions.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 5% of 40 researched Minnesota Club records.
- Family-oriented
- Socially active
- Traditional
- Racquets-focused
- Dining-focused
- Seasonal
Culture context
A traditional, family-oriented and socially active lakeside club with substantial dining, racquet sports and a seasonal Minnesota recreation rhythm.
Club History
How long Lafayette Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
The current Lafayette Club traces its organization to 1899, when Charles Gibson Hill deeded land to the club's founders.
The first Lafayette Club clubhouse opened in 1900.
The current clubhouse building dates to 1924.
Additional Club Details
Lafayette Club is operated by Private member club.
- Ownership or operator
- Private member club
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Lafayette Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Minnesota and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Club age context
Founded in 1899
That represents about 127 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 91% of 43 other Minnesota Club records with a usable founding year and 92% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1923 in Minnesota and 1960 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Golf, fitness and dining
This combination is also documented at 9 other Minnesota Clubs and 1471 other Club records nationwide.
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Private access
This access model represents 84.1% of 44 researched Minnesota Club records and 72.6% of 3837 researched records nationwide.
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Seasonal
This documented Culture trait is shared by 5% of 40 researched Minnesota Club records and 3.5% of 3402 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- infogram.com Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.bizjournals.com Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- ci.minnetonka-beach.mn.us Research SourceSupports: Club history
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- www.lafayetteclub.com Research SourceSupports: Club history
- www.lafayetteclub.com Research SourceSupports: General research
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- www.lafayetteclub.com Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Independent event reviews are strongly favorable overall, with repeated praise for the lakeside setting, food, staff and event execution. The accessible sample is hospitality-heavy rather than a formal member survey, but it supports a positive service reputation.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.