What Theodore Wirth Golf Course does

Theodore Wirth Golf Course is a publicly owned, dual-format municipal golf facility operated by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB), a government entity established in 1883. The site operates two distinct products: Theodore Wirth Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course for golfers of all skill levels, and Theodore Wirth Par 3 Golf Club, a shorter-format course oriented toward beginners, families, and quick rounds. Both operate as public-access facilities integrated into an MPRB-wide system of seven golf courses that together serve Minneapolis-area recreational golfers, ranging from first-time players to seasoned professionals.

The underlying operation is asset-based rather than technology-based: no proprietary software, AI systems, or digital platform capabilities are disclosed. Tee-time reservations, league scheduling, and customer communications are handled through the centralized MPRB website, GovDelivery email, and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). Product support includes three MPRB-operated driving ranges and learning centers (Columbia, Francis A. Gross, Hiawatha) and a unified set of golf passes and players cards providing 7-day advance reservation privileges plus discounts on merchandise and green fees across the system.

Commercially, the course generates revenue through three streams: per-round green fees (transactional, pricing undisclosed), annual and seasonal golf passes and players cards (subscription/recurring, redeemable across all MPRB courses), and golf merchandise sales. The GTM motion is self-serve direct-to-consumer via online booking and walk-up play. The business carries no private capital structure — it is funded through the MPRB municipal budget, governed by Park Board Commissioners, with no venture, PE, or public-market exposure. The facility's 21 employees support peak-season operations across both on-site courses.

Name

Theodore Wirth Golf Course

Legal name

Theodore Wirth Golf Course

Website

https://mplsgolf.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Theodore Wirth Golf Course is a publicly owned municipal golf facility in Minneapolis, operated by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, offering both an 18-hole championship course and a par-3 course for recreational golfers of all skill levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Courses

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Public golf courses
• Municipal golf facilities
• Championship golf course
• Par 3 golf course
• Golf recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Fees charged for playing the championship golf course at Theodore Wirth, with pricing varying by player type and time of play.
2. Golf Passes & Players Cards: Annual and seasonal passes providing discounted green fees, 7-day advance reservation privileges, and savings on merchandise at all Minneapolis golf courses.
3. Golf Merchandise: Golf passes and players card holders receive savings on merchandise.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Theodore Wirth Golf Course operates two public golf facilities within the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's municipal golf system: an 18-hole championship golf club and a par-3 golf club. Tee times are booked online through the MPRB website and walk-up play is available, serving golfers ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals. Green fees, annual/seasonal golf passes and players cards, and on-course merchandise are the core commercial offerings.

Product overview

Theodore Wirth Golf Course operates as a dual offering under the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's golf system. The portfolio consists of two distinct golf products: Theodore Wirth Golf Club (championship 18-hole course) and Theodore Wirth Par 3 Golf Club (shorter par-3 format). Both courses are public facilities operated by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, with tee time booking available through the MPRB website. These courses are part of a broader system of seven golf courses managed by MPRB, including Columbia, Francis A. Gross National, Hiawatha, Meadowbrook, Fort Snelling, and Disc Golf options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theodore Wirth Golf Club
• Theodore Wirth Par 3 Golf Club
• Golf Passes & Players Cards

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MinneapolisParks
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCV2dRZcFF_R3Qge3GSn1DpA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MinneapolisParks
• Instagraminstagram.com/minneapolisparks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theodore-wirth-golf-course

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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