
Theodore Wirth Course
Theodore Wirth Golf Course

About this course
Theodore Wirth Golf Course occupies rolling parkland in Golden Valley, a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis. The course takes its name from Theodore Wirth, the influential superintendent of the Minneapolis park system in the early twentieth century who championed the development of public recreational facilities. The property sits within the larger Theodore Wirth Regional Park, which encompasses several hundred acres of woods, wetlands, and open space along the western edge of the city. The course was established in the 1910s and has served as a municipal facility for over a century, making it one of the oldest continuously operating public courses in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The routing moves through mature hardwood forest and across modest elevation changes characteristic of the glacial terrain common to the region. Several holes play along or near natural wetlands and seasonal drainage corridors, while others occupy more open meadow settings with tree-lined fairways. The layout provides a traditional parkland experience accessible to a wide range of golfers, with straightforward hole designs that reward accurate placement over distance. As a municipal course, Theodore Wirth serves a diverse local population and maintains a reputation for affordability and steady conditioning within the constraints of high-volume public play. The facility includes a clubhouse with basic amenities and practice areas. Its location within a larger park system means golfers often share the broader landscape with hikers, mountain bikers, and cross-country skiers depending on the season.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MN
Quick facts
- Location
- Golden Valley, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1916
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,584 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.7/132
- Course Vaults score
- 4.9
FAQ
Common questions about Theodore Wirth
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Theodore Wirth has a Course Vaults score of 4.9 out of 10 based on 40 logged golfers.
Yes. Theodore Wirth is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Theodore Wirth is 72.
Theodore Wirth plays 6,584 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Theodore Wirth is 132.
Theodore Wirth is a 18-hole course.




