Hiawatha Golf Course

Be kind people, the driving range is really pleasant and there are several practice greens for putting, chipping and short game practice. The course itself is good enough for a quick round. It’s not a PGA championship course but it’s good looking, challenging enough to keep you interested and for anyone living in the Twin Cities — it’s so freaking close! The guys in the club house are really friendly and so are the golfers who I’ve met so far. Check it out, keep it going and enjoy!

Great folks!
It’s not augusta national, but it let’s you work on your game with the best range prices in town.
Always go there to work on my short game with 3 different large putting greens, a chipping area for up to 75 yard shots, and a bunker to work out of. The range balls are not the best, but they are cheap, and there’s always a spot for you to hit some golf balls.
The course suffered a lot in 2014 with the heavy rains, but the practice areas were still open, which is important to me.
I’ll be there today, because I need to practice before jumping on the course.

It is what it is, and that is a city maintained, inexpensive public golf course. The proximity to my house makes me reallllly wish this was as nice as some of the other Minneapolis Parks Golf Courses, except if it was it would probably be more expensive, golf deals through Tee Master make this a very affordable course.
At the time I went this year there were 2 greens under repair and that obviously stinks, however I have played here when all systems are go and the quality doesn’t improve that much. The majority of the other greens were bumpy and just all around poor shape. Tee Boxes were also in rough shape, everything could use a good mowing at the course and I hope once it dries out a little more things improve. This has been one of the wettest years in Minnesota history so far.
I do like the distance at this course compared to the other Minneapolis Parks Courses, it is definitely the longest and good for busting out the Hammer. There are nice mature trees and of course some holes that play along Lake Hiawatha and other water hazards.
All in all I will be back and golf here again, it is just too convenient not to. I would suggest anyone that has golfed other Parks Courses to try it out, just remember, It is what it is.

Played last week. Easily the worst shape course I have ever played. 18 $ because two greens are unplayable. More like 10 greens. Manager guy said it will be better in June. I won’t be back to see.

I’ve played a few public courses in the cities and this is by far the worst. We’re in the middle of a drought, yet somehow this course was soaked and full of mud. The worst part (other than the craters in the greens) was that three holes didn’t even have greens. They were just spray painted spots on the fairway that said, «one stroke». I hit a great shot from 150 yards out and landed 5 feet from the hole. I could have one-​putted for a birdie, but instead I had to chip into the circle then take the extra stroke.
Never playing here again.

Recently ventured off to this course to kill some time and get a game in but was not happy with majority of the holes. It was just not in a good shape at all. It seems that the weather has not been helping the course and it is in a terrible shape. I have heard some good things about this place from a buddy that normally plays here but even he was disappointed in the way the place looked. Hoping to give it another try once the weather starts to cooperate and the course gets much better.
Even though the course was in a bad shape (mainly on the green or what appeared to be green at times) it was still fun to play through. There is a good mixture of sand traps and water holes (that thankfully my ball avoided) that made it an enjoyable experience. I got to say the free cart rental did make my day :) The prices to play a game seems to be reasonable (about $ 19).
For now I would recommend trying somewhere else if you want to get a good game in and not be bothered by the lack of a decent course.

A good course for the price. The location makes it a routine destination when I am in Minneapolis.

Maybe 1.5…
After having the chance to see many of the muni courses in MPLS, this is the one of the dont return list. Hiawatha does have a beautiful layout and great distance and a challenging mix of holes, but man this course is in rough shape…
Fix up your greens (especially hole 7!) — else there are many great public courses around the cities to choose from that are worth the $ 19.40 (walking fee for 9 weeknight)

As far as city courses go, this one is on par… pun intended.
The course is in rough shape this year. I know we have had a lot of water, and the fairway’s are torn up because of it. However, it is generally in decent shape. Never immaculate, just decent.
It is a pretty easy course. Short and straightforward. Not too many trees or bunkers to jump in your ball’s flight path. However, there is some water to worry about. Especially if you have a water-​seeking ball. I never go here for a challenge, just a quick, easy, enjoyable round of golf.
Prices are mediocre. I honestly think it is a little overpriced for your experience, but not more than I would expect. It is an expensive game.
If it is convenient, try it out. You can usually play a round in less than 4 hours if it is not busy. Maybe I will see you there!

Greens and fairways are in rough shape this year.
Went on a Wednesday night and got stuck behind league play. Avoid at all cost. Took over 2 hours to only finish 7 holes before it got too dark.

I’d say this is the best of the Minneapolis city courses. Not too challenging, but not a cakewalk with some big trees and some cool water. Their summer twilight special is unbeatable, and I’d give it 5 stars if it wasn’t for the fact that it takes you about 3 hours to finish 9 holes if you don’t start right around 4pm…
Highly recommend.

pretty good course near the city. price is reasonable. i usually play st. paul courses and i think i like this one slightly better. it’s also nice that fat lorenzo’s is down the street.

Pretty decent city course with large mature trees. It is fairly long considering how old it is. There aren’t too many hazards to contend with. It does receive a lot of play. They also have a good practice facility. The proximity to the airport means you will see and hear numerous airplanes.