The Bunker Expands Indoor Golf Facility in Minot
The indoor facility added new simulator bays and putting space to accommodate growing local youth golf interest.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Golf
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The Bunker has expanded its indoor golf facility in Minot with new simulator bays and 2,500 square feet of additional putting space. This project aims to support the surging number of youth golfers in the area.
Why it matters
The expansion follows a trend of increased youth participation in golf throughout Minot, as the number of youth golf rounds played has nearly tripled over the last two-and-a-half years.
The Bunker added three simulator bays and a 7x20 foot section to its existing putting green. These upgrades support a growth in youth golf participation that has seen total rounds played nearly triple since 2024.
The players
The Bunker
The Bunker is a local indoor golf facility in Minot that provides year-round training and simulation services for players.
Minot Junior Golf Association
This organization manages youth golf programming and development initiatives for players in the Minot area.
Wee Links
Wee Links is a local outdoor golf course that has seen a significant increase in youth participation rounds.
The details
Funded by the Minot Junior Golf Association, the project includes technology checks to ensure the new indoor amenities meet performance standards. The facility upgrades are designed to provide consistent training space as demand for youth golf continues to rise in the region.
Timeline
The expansion project began in mid-June 2026.
Final installation and technology checks are expected to conclude October 16, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This facility expansion mirrors the post-2020 national surge in youth golf participation by investing in indoor accessibility to sustain local interest. The increased capacity ensures that growth in youth rounds remains a long-term fixture in the city's sports ecosystem.
Local youth golfers gain access to three additional simulator bays and significantly expanded practice putting space for year-round training. This infrastructure increase aims to maintain the current momentum of youth participation enrollment, which rose from 104 to 160 participants year-over-year.
The takeaway
Indoor facilities like The Bunker play a critical role in maintaining youth engagement in regions with seasonal limitations. By investing in simulator technology and putting space, the association ensures that youth players can continue training effectively regardless of weather conditions.
What happens next
Final installation and technology checks are scheduled to conclude on October 16, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on the development of golf programs in the area, read our latest updates on Golf.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KX NEWS.
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