OTTERTAIL, MN - May 11. 2010 - Madison Hospitality Group, LLC, a Minnesota-based hospitality operator, has purchased Thumper Pond Golf Resort, a popular destination property in Ottertail, Minnesota. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

Bill Schultz, Vice President of Madison Hospitality Group, says that over a half-million dollars are slated for investment in the 250-acre full-service three-star resort located 70 minutes east of Fargo, ND. �We are committed to the future success of Thumper Pond � both through a significant investment of capital and a passion to serve our current and future resort guests,� says Schultz. 

There is a new vision at the property in Ottertail, with plans being made for an extensive restaurant renovation as well as a facelift for the public spaces on the property. Thumper Pond Golf Resort features amenities for guests including an all-suite hotel, championship 18-hole golf course, pro-shop, conference center, restaurant/lounge, spa, and indoor waterpark. 

Golf Magazine described the 18-hole championship golf course as a must play saying, �Challenging holes and beautiful scenery make this golf course a desirable location for all golfers. It challenges even the most accurate of shot makers. You do not want to miss this Minnesota golf course in its serene location.� 

The 12,000-square-foot Northern Hideaway Indoor Waterpark features a three-story tower with two slides that twist and turn outside the waterpark, a zero-entry toddler pool and lazy river tube ride. The park is big enough to entertain kids and small enough for adults to be able to relax. 

Seventy-eight spacious suites welcome guests, providing amenities designed to make each stay enjoyable and memorable, including free Wi-Fi. Expansive meeting rooms and banquet sites make Thumper Pond the perfect spot for business meetings, weddings and other events. 

One of the latest developments is the commitment to seeing a residential community surrounding the golf course. Thumper Pond�s new owners are in the process of terminating the rather unpopular �common interest community� plan and converting to 29 larger single family lots that feature wooded sites overlooking Thumper Pond�s fairways and other spectacular natural sights. Laurie Woessner of Boll Realty says, �What I�m most excited about is the restructuring of the development. There are already community utilities; sewer, water and natural gas in place. It�s priced well below current lakeshore lots and other properties in the area. 

Combining the accessibility of over eight lakes within in a five mile radius and the natural beauty of the golf course, you�ll find Thumper Pond the perfect location for your new home.� Those interested in learning more about golf resort living at Thumper Pond can please contact Laurie Woessner at Boll Realty at 218-639-1825 or 218-367-2716. 

�We have some exciting things planned here at Thumper Pond that will be new and interesting in addition to the amenities that already make this such a special place,� says Schultz. 

Madison Hospitality Group, LLC is a leading Minnesota-based operator of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. In addition to Thumper Pond Golf Resort, Madison operates: Holiday Inn � Alexandria, MN, Grand Ely Lodge � Ely, MN, Le Bourget Aero Suites � Bloomington, MN, Rudy�s Red Eye Grill � Alexandria, MN, and Culver�s Restaurant, Alexandria, MN.