27% match
For White/Green tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Minikahda Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Minikahda Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Minikahda Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 18%Dispersion 12%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.7
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Minikahda Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Minikahda Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
switchboard@theminikahdaclub.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
3205 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA
Course Description
Founded in 1898, The Minikahda Club is the oldest country club west of the Mississippi and a premier club in the region. Located minutes from downtown Minneapolis, MN, Minikahda is a year-round full-service club with a vast offering of social, dining and sport activities.The historic Donald Ross designed golf course has played host to a number of major events including the 1916 US Open, the 1927 US Amateur, the Walker Cup in 1957, the Women's Amateur in 1988, the Curtis Cup in 1998, and the US Senior Amateur in 2017. The course is ranked among the best in the state by Golf Digest and in Golfweek's Top classic courses.Members enjoy a variety of racket sports including tennis and paddle tennis. The pool is a very popular member amenity located on the edge of a hill with breathtaking views of Lake Bde Maka Ska and downtown Minneapolis. Winter activities include skeet shooting, cross country skiing, curling, ice skating as well as snow shoe and walking trails for members and their four legged friends.At the heart of Minikahda is the Clubhouse with multiple dining rooms for every gathering. Dining venues include the formal Dining Room and intimate patio overlooking Lake Bde Maka Ska, the family friendly Grille as well as 1898, an adult-only bar with beautiful views of the lake and downtown Minneapolis. Multiple outdoor terraces and a deck with spectacular views highlighted by incredible cuisine prepared by our culinary team are all part of why Minikahda members and guests consider The Minikahda Club one of the best places to dine in the Twin Cities. The Club also boasts a beautiful ballroom for significant life or member events. Indoors, outdoors, big or small, whatever the need, we are humbled and honored to serve our members and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross/Robert Foulis/Ron Prichard/Tom Bendelow/Willie Watson
Opened
1899
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(219 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Minikahda Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tee precision tests on compact par fours and threes that spike bogey risks via handicap patterns and ratings, countered only by dialed wedges and clutch putting.
G
Green/Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735514 yards5042 metersCR 72.2Bogey 102.8Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 342 | 126 | 437 | 279 | 154 | 434 | 169 | 393 | 2613 | 347 | 140 | 305 | 427 | 440 | 321 | 326 | 262 | 333 | 2901 | 5514 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736441 yards5890 metersCR 77.4Bogey 110.6Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 56.9 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 416 | 153 | 483 | 300 | 166 | 495 | 206 | 515 | 3035 | 421 | 160 | 374 | 556 | 476 | 370 | 365 | 330 | 354 | 3406 | 6441 |
W
White/Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736013 yards5498 metersCR 75.0Bogey 107.1Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.2 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.9 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 372 | 153 | 483 | 300 | 166 | 434 | 206 | 432 | 2847 | 364 | 160 | 320 | 466 | 476 | 370 | 326 | 330 | 354 | 3166 | 6013 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Minikahda Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For White/Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White/Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
61% match
For White/Green tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy15%
9 Week Flagship Program for Minikahda Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Minikahda Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For White/Green tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics15%
49% match
For White/Green tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For White/Green tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Aim17%
Alignment17%
65% match
For White/Green tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
47% match
For White/Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started80% match
For White/Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
47% match
For White/Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
74% match
For White/Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For White/Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring16%
Aim12%
66% match
For White/Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision26%
Alignment21%
82% match
For White/Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim20%
Dispersion19%
Precision19%
66% match
For White/Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
78% match
For White/Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For White/Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy15%
Precision10%
78% match
For White/Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
39% match
For White tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
54% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
64% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
75% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
75% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim21%
Dispersion17%
48% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
80% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
59% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Accuracy12%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
56% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
81% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
79% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
53% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Aim18%
Accuracy18%
27% match
For Green/Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
72% match
For Green/Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Green/Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Alignment10%
43% match
For Green/Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
74% match
For Green/Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
82% match
For Green/Red tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Precision14%
67% match
For Green/Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started66% match
For Green/Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
76% match
For Green/Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For Green/Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision29%
Trajectory20%
66% match
For Green/Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Minikahda Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Minikahda Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Minikahda Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Minikahda Club challenges consistency. The slope of 141.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Minikahda Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5978 yards. The back tees extend to 6441.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Minikahda Club?
With a course rating of 77.4 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Minikahda Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6441.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Minikahda Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Minikahda Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6441.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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