Proof that Thumper Pond is striving for a quality golf experience.
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Our driver was Dave Sadlowsky, newly appointed head professional, who learned the people pleasing side of the golf business as an assistant at Olympic Hills, the private club in Eden Prairie.
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The driving range is located some distance from the pro shop so the staff was kept busy shuttling golfers back and forth. The old black and white photos represent a history lesson from Otter Tail County’s interesting recreational past. We were drawn to old photographs that dominate the walls at Willy T’s Tavern. Our waitress informed us that Thumper Pond hosts up to 50 weddings each year, many overlooking the green. We chose to sit on the deck overlooking the picturesque, water guarded 18th hole.
The menu contained an interesting variety of all freshly prepared family favorites and the informed wait staff could answer all our menu questions. Again the attention to detail was exceptional. Our next stop was Willy T’s Tavern for lunch before our shotgun start at 1:00. The kids think they have complete freedom but I can still keep an eye on them.” We had reserved the standard room, but were surprised at the larger than expected size and the little extras that make you feel like someone really cares. I overheard a mom comment as we walked past, “This place is the perfect size. Though not huge, the water park contained several slides, a hot tub (for lazy adults) and a lazy river. On our way to the room we made a little detour and checked out the water park. “They are included in the room charge.” She informed us. Hotel check-in went normally except when the clerk asked if we wanted our free water park passes.
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The huge parking lot was almost full and I said to my playing partner, “Wow this is a heck of a lot more than I had expected.” A phrase I would use several times before leaving this well thought out property. In one sweeping glance, our eyes traveled from the pro shop past Willy T’s Tavern to the lobby of the hotel. When the Minnesota Golf Association’s Senior Tour scheduled a two-day event at Thumper Pond and Balmoral, golfers said, “Where the heck are those golf courses? Why would the MGA schedule an event there?” Now, we know the answer.Īs we wound through the pine tree laden lane that leads to the massive resort hotel and water park our pulse quickened as we caught a glimpse of the golf course carved through the trees. ANSWER: Thumper Pond is a resort hotel, water park and golf course near Otter Tail Lake with activities for every member of the family, summer or winter!
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