DEFUNCT: Walker Artist-Designed Mini Golf 2018 – Minneapolis, MN

Played on May 22, 24 & 26 (and like a bunch more dates throughout Summer 2018)

Review by Mr. Tee

Each year since 2012, the Walker Art Center has hosted artist-designed mini golf holes as part of a course. The number of holes and the location in relation to the Walker has varied slightly each year. In 2016, a 9-hole course made an appearance on the rooftop of the museum. The 2018 iteration of the course returns 10 holes atop this international hub of modern art.

Rating

Birdie – All of the holes on this year’s course were included on the 2017 course. The rooftop provides a much more stable surface to place all of the putting structures. Nearly all of the returning holes were my favorites from last year. While we are biased due to our multiple contributions to the course, there are enough unique and creative holes to feel confident in giving this an above average rating.

Sharp dressed staff shows off the ball and club options. Photo by of Brett Dorrian Benedict.

My long-time artist friend and entrepreneur friend Brett joined me for a round. Photo by of Brett Dorrian Benedict.

Chris Crammer’s Reflection of Choices gets things started. Photo by of Brett Dorrian Benedict.

Hole 2-5 are right around the corner from the start

Quite a few of the holes are cleaned up for their return to the roof

Our design is looking colorful and fortunately, the museum eventually rotated the hole to limit aggressive players from launching balls off the rooftop

The yellow wedge at the top of the ramp was a necessary addition to fix play some of the play issues created by the fabricator. Photo by of Brett Dorrian Benedict.

Pink Putter’s stepmom takes the best path on this MN themed hole

Pro Tip: The St. Paul path to the cup is much easier to ace than the Minneapolis route. Photo by of Brett Dorrian Benedict.

Mini golf looks lovely on the roof of the Walker

Love having our design featured as the final hole again!

Walker’s Skyline Mini Golf 2018 Website

Pros

Rare rooftop mini golf in the Midwest
Strong selection of holes designed by artists for the Walker between 2012-2017
Fun variety of play and design
Brightly colored and engaging holes

Cons

Playing hours limited
No new holes added to the course this year

Nerdy Notes

10 Holes, Par 31
No flags in the holes. Rubber covered putters. Wide selection of colors of US Bank branded golf balls
$10 ($8 Walker members, U.S. Bank cardmembers, and ages 7–18); free for ages 6 and under with paid adult. Additional $1 discount for Walker members paying with a U.S. Bank card. Each mini golf ticket may be redeemed for one $5 gallery admission (up to $10 value) to use within 6 months.
Course & Weather Updates: 612.375.7600
Open from May 22nd to September 2nd, 2018
Pro tip – Night hours are limited and the wait on the weekends are long. Best time to visit is early in the day Tues-Fri or right when they open on Sat or Sun.
T-shirts featuring the 2017 mini golf illustration by Allegra Lockstadt and Vadim Gershman are in the gift shop this year