[1][2] The clubhouse, which is situated on a high hill, overlooks the lake and has expansive views of the surrounding area and the Minneapolis skyline.

[4] Minikahda was founded in 1898 on the hills above the west shore of Bde Maka Ska, the land, purchased from the Oglala Lakota Chief "Swift Dog" who owned the land in which the golf course stands to this day.

The name Minikahda comes from the Lakota, a combination of two native words meaning 'by the side of the water'.

[5] Minikahda owns an 18-hole golf course extending to the south and west of the clubhouse with holes on either side of Excelsior Boulevard that is open to members at any time during the golf season.

Amateur later that year at Merion Golf Club to become the first to win both titles in the same season.