Tepetonka - Minnesota's Destination Golf Club
Mark Haugejorde has embarked on a new project to build Tepetonka, a new destination club in New London, Minnesota. Haugejorde is founder and chairman of the new golf club.
Tepetonka is a new golf course designed by golf architecture firm of Geoff Oglivy, Mike Cocking, Ashley Meade.
Haugejorde enjoyed a career for Nicklaus Design from 1995 through 2002. Haugejorde attended the opening of Bearpath Golf & Country Club in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Haugejorde played college golf at the University of Houston with teammates Fred Couples and Jim Nantz. Haugejorde outlined the club's environmental stewardship in this 2022 article in the West Central Tribune. The Shakopee Creek is an integral part of the Tepetonka golf course.
Golf construction firm Duininck is leading the project. The Duininck family has local ties to the New London community.
Former golf professional from Hazeltine National and PGA of America’s Hall of Fame member Mike Schultz will serve as Director of Golf Emeritus. Founding member Jim Nantz will serve as a design consultant on the creation of The Prox, the club’s short course.
Oglivy Cocking Meade(OCM) is well known for re-routing and rebuild renovation work at Yangtze Dunes, Medinah #3 and Shady Oaks. 36 holes at new OCM designs at Fall Line opened in 2024.