Golf enthusiasts, mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 8, because the Theodore Wirth Golf Course is opening its links at 11 am sharp. According to a bulletin from the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, this historical green space nestled at 1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway in Minneapolis is finally welcoming players for the season, but keep in mind, you'll only be hoofing it—carts aren't allowed yet. For those itching to tee off, the Par 3 course at Wirth remains a mystery with no set opening date, but stay tuned.
Joining Theodore Wirth Golf Club in the spring golf revival, a host of other courses have already whistled ready, set, swing. Hiawatha, Columbia, Fort Snelling, and the Gross courses are not just welcoming golfers but also permitting the use of carts on their fairways. For those preferring to walk the course, Meadowbrook Golf Club is already open with that slight limitation. Tee times are becoming a hot commodity, available on a first-come, first-served basis, especially at places like the Fort Snelling Golf Club, located at 5700 Leavenworth Ave., St. Paul.
Drivers who can't wait to smack a few balls across the green can rejoice, too, because the driving ranges at Francis A. Gross, Columbia, and Hiawatha are up and running, albeit with a "hitting off mats only" restriction for the time being. The addresses for your range needs? Francis A. Gross at 2201 St. Anthony Blvd., Columbia at 3300 Central Ave. NE, and Hiawatha at 4553 Longfellow Ave.—all conveniently located in Minneapolis.
If you're ready to book a coveted tee time, then look no further than their website. You can line up your plans for that birdie on any of the open courses or driving ranges. Whether you're in it for the long drives, the gentle putts, or just some fresh spring air, Minneapolis golf facilities are beckoning. While waiting for more news on the Theodore Wirth Golf Club's Par 3, why not dust off those clubs and get back in the swing?
