Courage Kenny Adaptive Golf- Twin Cities

With the help of our CKRI staff, volunteers, and adaptive golf professionals, you can learn the sport or improve your golf game through lessons and regular play. We offer a variety of ways and locations to get involved and learn the sport of golf. All sites offer 9-hole par 3 courses. 

Weekly Lessons 

Athletes work one on one with a trained volunteer to improve their game. Lessons are available for beginner through advanced golfers. Each week you will practice golf techniques on the putting green, driving range, or the executive course. Adaptive equipment, including adaptive carts can be provided. 

Adaptive golf pass included in weekly lessons: Golfers enrolled in Courage Kenny lessons at The Loop in Chaska or Eagle Lake in Plymouth will receive an adaptive golf pass for their lesson location, allowing them to play outside of program hours. 

Weekly lesson locations:   
Eagle Lake Golf Course, Plymouth - Mondays (4-week sessions)  
The Loop at Chaska, Chaska - Wednesdays  

Non-Competitive League Play 
Courage Kenny also offers league-based play.  Volunteers are there to help those learning to play golf and those who want to return to golf after the onset of a disability. Golfers are assigned a “tee time” to play 9 holes and pay a green fee directly to the course. Adaptive equipment, including adaptive carts can be provided. 
Golfers will need to pay a green fee to the course each week. The cost of the green fee varies depending on the site. 

League play locations:   
Braemar Golf Course, Edina - Mondays  
Island Lake Golf Course, Shoreview - Thursdays  
Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater (no adaptive carts) - Fridays 

MGA/CKRI Adaptive Golf Clinics:  
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is partnering with Minnesota Golf Association (MGA) to host four adaptive golf clinics this summer - two beginner and two intermediate golf clinics. These clinics are designed for individuals with cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities, and visual impairments. 

For more information and to register, please visit Minnesota Golf Association Website 

Beginner Golf Clinic:

This clinic is for golfers that are new or looking to return to the sport after on-site disability, these clinics provide a welcoming environment to learn and practice essential golfing skills. Golfers will work one-on-one with a volunteer who will provide personalized instruction and support as you learn to game. During the clinics, golfers will access the putting green, driving range, and a birdie course- small 9 hole beginner course. 

Intermediate Golf Clinic:  

Golfers will be paired with volunteers for support and skill improvement during clinics on an executive 9-hole course. Participants should be able to play 5-9 holes with minimal assistance, promoting both skill development but also fosters camaraderie among golfers. 

Courage Kenny Adaptive Golf is for individuals with disabilities, ages 6 and up. Our volunteers are trained specifically in techniques to teach individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities, many of whom may need the aid of adaptive equipment. This includes people who have amputation, visual impairment, stroke, cerebral palsy, brain injury, autism, spinal cord injury and other physical or cognitive disabilities. 

Depending on the location and availability, family and friends of athletes are encouraged to attend and play with the registered golfer (green fees may apply). 

Weather Policy 
Lessons will be canceled due to rain or hazardous weather. Cancellation decisions are made each lesson day based on local weather reports and other factors. No refunds are available for missed lessons or weather cancellations. 

Attendance Policy 

If you miss more than three lessons without prior notification, you will lose your spot, and the next person on the waitlist will be offered your position.

Adaptive Golf Partners 
These programs are made possible with the support from the following: 

• Eagle Lake Youth Golf Course (Three Rivers Park District)  

• Braemar Golf Course, Edina 

• Island Lake Golf Course, Shoreview 

• Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater (no adaptive carts) 

• The Loop at Chaska, Chaska (City of Chaska, Barrier Free Golf) 

• Barrier Free Golf- https://www.barrierfreegolf.com/  

• Minnesota Golf Association- https://www.mngolf.org/AdaptiveGolf  

To participate  

1. Complete the CKRI Adaptive Interest Form. 

2. If you are new to Courage Kenny adaptive golf,  sign up for a 30 minute golf assessment with a program specialist 

3. If you are a RETURNING golfer, complete your registration and payment on CK Active 

4. Sign and return mandatory PARTICIPATION FORMS & WAIVERS.  

If you are new to Courage Kenny Adaptive golf or would like more information, please contact us at 612-775-2277 or ckrisportsrecreation@allina.com.  

Volunteer   

Share your skills and love of sports by volunteering with us. Volunteers are paired one-on-one with athletes and meet every week throughout the session.  

To volunteer, contact us at CKRIVolunteerService@allina.com at 612-775-2728.    

• MN Golf Association- Adaptive Golf
• National Alliance for Accessible Golf
• Courage Kenny Adaptive Golf Information Sheet
• Adaptive Golf Equipment
• Special Olympics- Golf