Benson Golf Club

09/18/2026

The clubhouse will be closed for the rest of the day.

09/18/2026

AERATION NOTICE

Just a reminder that the course will close Sunday at 3 PM for aerification and will remain closed all day Monday, September 21.

Last tee time Sunday is 1:30 PM, so get your round in early before the greens are punched!

Thanks for your understanding as we give the greens some much needed TLC after a very stressful summer!

09/13/2026

WHAT. A. NIGHT. 🔥

Ribfest 2026 was one for the books!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, enjoyed some ribs and fresh-cut fries, listened to the Custom Made Band, and helped make the night such a success! We were sold out of ribs by 6:30!

🏆 RIBFEST RESULTS

JUDGES’ CHOICE

🥇 1ST — Haugen Competition BBQ
🥈 2ND — Bald Guys BBQ
🥉 3RD — Blondie’s Ribs

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

👑 CHAMPION — Blondie’s Ribs

A HUGE thank you to all of our cooking teams for putting in the time and work to make Ribfest happen:

Skol Smoke BBQ
Haugen Competition BBQ
Bald Guys BBQ
McKinney’s
Blondie’s Ribs
Smokin Triple S BBQ
J & J’s Ribs

And of course, a big THANK YOU to the Fry Guys for cranking out fresh-cut fries all night long!

From the cooks to the fry guys, the band to the crowd — Ribfest wouldn’t be Ribfest without all of you.

Thank you for showing up, supporting the event, and making it such a great night!

See you at Ribfest 2027 - Saturday, September 11th!

09/11/2026

TOMORROW IS RIBFEST!

The grills are firing up, the Custom Made Band is ready to rock, and we’re getting ready for one heck of a night at Benson Golf Club!

Saturday, September 12 | 4–8 PM

🍖 RIBS + 🍟 FRESH-CUT FRIES
🎸 LIVE MUSIC from Custom Made Band
🍺 OUTDOOR BAR
🏆 PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING FOR BEST RIBS
🔥 LOCAL BBQ TEAMS
⛳ GREAT ATMOSPHERE

🎟️ RIBFEST TICKETS
8 for $24 — includes your chance to vote for People’s Choice!
1 for $3

👉 1 rib OR 1 basket of fresh-cut fries = 1 ticket!

⛳ MAKE A DAY OF IT!
There are still plenty of tee times available tomorrow, so grab a tee time, play a round, and stick around for Ribfest starting at 4 PM!

Bring the crew. Bring your appetite. Come hungry.

We’ll see you Saturday at Benson Golf Club!

09/04/2026

NEW FALL EVENTS AT BENSON GOLF CLUB!

We’re adding two fun events to the fall schedule, and you won’t want to miss these!

🌟 GLOW BALL – Friday Fun Night
📅 Friday, September 25th
⏰ 8:30 PM Shotgun Start
💰 $25 Members | $35 Non-Members
✨ Includes glow ball & door prizes!

Get ready to light up the course for a night of golf, fun, and prizes! 🎆⛳️

🔥 SUPERINTENDENT’S REVENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT
📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ Noon Shotgun Start
👥 4-Person Scramble
💰 $100/Team + green fees for non-members
⛳️ Max double bogey + 2 mulligans per person

Think you know the course? Think again. 😈 Superintendent Brayden Haugen is throwing out the rule book with wild pin locations, obstacles, and a course setup you’ve never seen before!

🏆 Great prizes!
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd place
• One random finishing position
• Hole prizes throughout the course
• All proceeds benefit the Benson Golf Club Foundation and future course improvement projects!

📞 Spots will fill up fast! Stop by or contact the clubhouse at 320-842-7901 to sign up.

Two new events. Two very different ways to enjoy fall golf at BGC. We’ll see you on the course! 🍁

09/02/2026

Fruity Bowls is here today from 4-7 PM!

Here's where you will find us this week to kick off September! ⬇️

📅 Tuesday, September 1st
‼️Edit 9:00 AM (09/01): We are CANCELING today’s pop-up at Big Ole Park due to staffing complications and low inventory!! SO SORRY! See you all tomorrow!
📍 Big Ole Park, Alexandria
⏰ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Alexandria, MN Farmers Market

📅 Wednesday, September 2nd - STOP 1
📍 Johnson Memorial Health Services, Dawson
⏰ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
⭐ New town unlocked! We have received many requests to visit the Dawson/Madison area, and we are SO excited to come! If it goes well, we’ll work to return next summer. See you there!
Johnson Memorial Health Services

📅 Wednesday, September 2nd - STOP 2
📍 Benson Golf Club
⏰ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Benson Golf Club

📅 Thursday, September 3rd - STOP 1
📍 Appleton Area Health Services
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
⭐ This will be our last time visiting Appleton this season, don't miss it!
Appleton Area Health

📅 Thursday, September 3rd - STOP 2
📍 Morris Area Farmers Market
⏰ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Morris Area Farmers Market

📅 Friday, September 4th
📍 The Eastside Market, Wheaton
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
*Yes, we shifted back our start time to start at 10:00 AM!!


📅 Saturday, September 5th
📍 Alexandria Farmers Market
⏰ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Alexandria, MN Farmers Market

The fruity truck does not have a till for your cash, so grab your credit/debit card or tap to pay for a delicious treat that’s BERRY good for you! 😋🍓

08/14/2026

🚨 HATS ARE BACK IN STOCK! 🚨

We just received a new shipment of BGC hats! Stop in the pro shop and grab yours before they’re gone!

08/02/2026

🏆 2026 Benson Golf Club Championship Results 🏆

Congratulations to all of our golfers who competed in this year’s Club Championship! Thank you to everyone who participated and made it a fantastic weekend of great golf and friendly competition.

🏆 Club Champion (Low Gross)

🥇Adam Jensen - 78

Championship Flight

🥈 2nd Gross: Kirk Moesenthin - 81
🥇 1st Net: Brayden Haugen - 71

Men’s Flight

🥇 1st Gross: Charlie Goff - 75
🥈 2nd Gross: Brian Samuelson - 85
🥇 1st Net: Davis Carlson - 72

Senior Flight

🥇 1st Gross: Paul Erickson - 79
🥈 2nd Gross: Jon Hilleren - 88
🥇 1st Net: Glen Pederson - 67.2

⛳ Congratulations to all of our winners and hope to see you all back next year!

08/02/2026

Club Championship – Day 2!

Yesterday, eight golfers earned their spot in the Championship Flight and the opportunity to compete for the Club Championship trophy today!

Good luck to everyone competing today in the Championship, Men’s, and Senior flights. We look forward to an exciting day of golf!

🏌️ Final results will be posted this afternoon following the completion of play.

08/01/2026

Club Championship Day 1 morning prep! Good luck to all golfers competing over the next two days to be the Benson Golf Club 2026 Club Champion!