In 2024, Abby Swenson, the visionary behind Great Places Minnesota, established the Northern Greens Golf Collective. As the owner of Great Places Minnesota, a dynamic tourism platform collaborating with over 60 golf courses in Minnesota, Abby had a keen eye for untapped potential.
Her journey began with extensive networking, where she encountered numerous women eager for golfing experiences. It dawned on her that there was a glaring absence—a centralized platform dedicated to sharing all golf opportunities for women across Minnesota.
Thus, the Northern Greens Golf Collective was born, a haven for ladies golf enthusiasts seeking events, clinics, lessons, leagues, and every other golfing prospect available locally. This initiative aims not only to promote golfing but also to foster a vibrant community of women passionate about the sport in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.