Golf Course Beer and Wine Licenses

Overview

A Golf Course Beer and Wine License is used by golf courses to sell beer and wine to its patrons.

This license is:

  • Nontransferable
  • Gaming Restricted
  • Used at a golf course
  • Applied for by the person or entity who owns and operates the golf course

Fees

  • New License Fee: $400
  • Processing Fee: $400
  • Renewal Fee: $400

Note: The application processing fee only applies to original applications and is not applied to renewals. The one-time application fee applies to non-municipal golf courses only.

Application Requirements

If the golf course is not owned by the state, the university system, or a local government, it:

  • Must have least 9 holes and 2,500 lineal yards
  • Must be located within an incorporated city or town, or within 5 miles of an incorporated city or town
  • May only sell beer and wine during the times of the year when the course is open for business and only until 1 hour after sunset
  • Have an area on-premise to serve beer and table wine with a capacity for up to 75 people only!

If the state, university system or a local government owns the golf course, the owner may lease the license from an individual or entity approved by the Department. Please also fill out the Alcoholic Beverage License Lease Application - Form ABBLL (PDF) form. 

You may not apply for this license if you have held a beer and wine or all-beverage license within 12 months of the application date. (16-4-109, MCA)

Application Options

Renewal Dates

A golf course beer and wine license must be renewed every year by June 30.