Theodore Wirth Golf Course

Have enjoyed rounds here several times over the years. A good course with water and woods (lots of woods on some holes) and some elevation to face as challenges. Affordable rates. Recommended for a good nine.

While the 5 stars I decided to award to this golf course don’t mean that it can compete with PGA world class courses, it is a gem within the Twin Cities, so put that into context. Theodore Wirth Golf course is located just a few miles west of downtown, and has some breathtaking views that will elevate the quality of your golfing experience. The back 9 are particularly scenic, so if you are only playing 9 I suggest you play these.
It has a balanced combination of people walking and riding; we decided to walk and boy was it a challenge. This is a very hilly course so you will definitely get a work out of this. While the course was a bit wet as it was raining the past few days, it was however a very rewarding experience. The course is challenging with several water and shrub obstacles, so it will put your capabilities to the test.
All and all, a great value for your money.

I’m at about a 2.5 star rating for Theo Wirth so I’ll round it up to 3 stars since I’m feeling generous. Certain aspects of this course I love, such as the view from the 3^rd tee (one of my favorite views of the Minneapolis skyline) and the «old» worn in feel of the course (you can tell it’s been there a long time and that the course was built to fit the land, not the other way around). Certain apsects of this course I hate, such as bizarrely designed holes, very questionable service, and pace of play that can be mind-​numbingly slow.
The Front 9 is fairly reasonable, though Hole #4 is pointless (220 yard Par 3 with no undulation or bunkers, just long) and only serves to slow down play. The Back 9 you can tell was not really meant to house a golf course (but is a nice test for XC skiiers in the winter). Hole #10 is straight up a ski/​tubing hill (another pointless hole), and hole #17 doesn’t even give you an area to land your tee shot even if you hit it perfectly (the mature trees have grown out too far).
Perhaps it’s just that Theo Wirth doesn’t fit my game, or perhaps it’s because I’ve had to endure painfully slow play here almost every time. Whatever the case, I’m just not wowed by it (and the Back 9 is simply forgettable). Play the Front 9 sometime and take in the view on Hole #3 — that’s all I’d recommend.

By far my favorite Minneapolis Parks Golf Course.
It has a great mix of scenery and terrain, my friend and I came across 3 deer and a bunch of wild turkey also, pretty cool sight considering you really are close to the city. There are great views from some of the first 5 holes and although you can see the skyline quite clearly it feels like you are on a course with a lot more space.
Course is great for any level golfer and has a nice mix of water, hills, mature trees and distance. Depending on the time you come it can be a slow round, I would suggest during the week before 3pm if you can manage. Buy a Value Round on
or a Patron Card and you can make it even more affordable.

For X-​Skiing, this place can get packed, but if you find some room later in the day, it is awesome. I learned how to ski here for the first time this past winter and I am hooked! I do like that they have a ski lodge to warm your toes and get hot drinks and treats. After a few hours of skiing, you totally need it.
What I didn’t like was the fact that you do have to check in advance to make sure that there aren’t any races going on. We made the mistake of trying to go another time and there was an under 16 X-​skiing race. Who knew? Later in the day and on an off-​day worked fine once we figured out the system. They do have «practice» areas to learn or just hone your skills and every so often you can take a class and learn with the pros.
My goal is to come here in summer and run around, but that seems like a ways off given our current Minnesota forecast.

I typically play 50 – 75 rounds in the summer, and have played Theo Wirth a few times for work outings. This place is the epitome of a bad muni course… ill conceived holes, inconsistent greens, and poor conditions. If you are just looking for a course that’s close to the city and don’t care much about quality, this is the place for you.

We paid for 18 holes of golf (+cart rental), but did not make it past the 6^th hole due to rude behavior. The ranger was on a complete power trip and was continuously harassing golfers to speed up their game. I will concede that I am not a golf pro, but I was definitely going at a reasonable speed. This was not a problem until the ranger circled us several times with his cart within 2 holes and berated us for our golf skills and etiquette. He made our golf experience at Wirth Golf course miserable and we were unable to enjoy our game. We spoke to the people at the clubhouse and received our full refund. Unfortunately, we did not receive much of an apology. We are very disappointed with our experience and would not recommend the course to others.

We played a quick round of twilight golf on the regular course at Theodore Wirth last night. We found it plenty challenging. The grounds are not kept up super well, and there is lots of tall, thick grass surrounding the fareway. I lost a number of balls, so focus on aim or be prepared to hunt for your ball in the jungle. It is a pretty course for being right outside downtown Minneapolis; some of the holes had great views of the downtown skyline.
Can’t argue with the twilight golf price: $ 14 to golf as much as you can get in before dark. We only did 9 but probably could have gotten in a couple more before sunset.

Actually, this isn’t for the golf course itself — it’s for the snow tubing hill. Wanna have some fun and possibly break a forearm or fibula? Throw on the long underwear, grab a thermos of coffee or hot cocoa, and head on out to Theodore Wirth, preferably at night.
You’re guaranteed a couple things: 1) a hoot of a time getting pulled up the hill by rope. 2) a hoot of a time flying down the hill on an inner tube and almost running over unsuspecting kids, but not quite, and biting it pretty hard when you swerve out of the way. OR watching someone else do this. 3) a chance to eat snow. 4) pink cheeks. 5) a kiss under the stars right before you head down, and you realize it leaves a spot on your cheek warm.
OK, OK, maybe you won’t experience #5. Perhaps I’m just lucky. ;)

After the Fort Snelling disaster (see review). We were now on a hunt for a golf course! It’s a 9 hole par 3 course for $ 11.00! Nice price for the afternoon! Don’t expect to use your driver — most of the holes range from 110 – 160 yards.
Great points of the course:
*You do not need to set a tee time or come with a group — you can golf on your own
*Good for beginners
*No water hazards
*There is a championship golf course right down the street so just pick which one you are in the mood for. ((This one needs a tee time))

I play golf, not particularly well or with much flair, but I can get around the course easily enough and I am keen to all the golf etiquette (I actually like all that aspect of the game.) Since neither my wallet nor my game qualify me to play top shelf places, I generally hit the cheaper courses which has lead me to play Theodore Wirth a couple times (played the regular course and the Par 3.) Let’s just say that there isn’t a lot of pride in the park’s system for Teddy Wirth. The front 9 on the regular course is decent enough (just don’t play a day after it rains as there is no drainage) while the back 9 is really a Mickey Mouse layout that goes has 4 holes that are either straight up a hill or straight down. The term «goat track» had to be coined here. Is it worth $ 30? ‘Yes’ if you are just looking to hit the ball around, and ‘no’ if you want to keep your score for your handicap. The Par 3 is worse and I think the yardage was wrong on every hole.

Yes, this is my neighborhood golf course, so I’m biased. It is definitely a challenging course (for my unsophisticated swing), though the greens can get a bit unreliable. Go in the spring and they’re riddled with brown patches, but late fall and suddenly it’s a freakin’ marsh on those things. Over all, though, when it’s dry it’s a great course for a great price. The view from the third tee especially makes all the lost water balls and forest searches worthwhile. And though you may think ‘municipal course — must be rudimentary at best,’ take a cart. Dear god, take a cart. This may be Minnesota, but Sisyphus never saw this many hills. The course goes from four stars with a cart and a six pack to two stars on foot.