Puttshack last year opened at Southdale Center in Edina and has had a good reception, said Ryan Nowicki, the chain’s chief operating officer.
The company targets metropolitan areas with strong suburban followings. Nowicki said Puttshack was attracted to the young professionals in the North Loop, as well as the high foot traffic.
“We tend to get really excited about developing areas with residential combined with not only entertainment venues, but a growing population of young professionals,” he said. “It seemed like a good fit.”
An assortment of high-tech putt-putt holes at the new Puttshack in Minneapolis. (Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
At the North Loop location, the glow of Puttshack’s colorful lights spills onto the street, set against the backdrop of brick facades and string-lit patios. Inside, the holes blend mini golf with playful twists: air hockey, Skee-Ball and beer pong.
The more than 20,000-square-foot Minneapolis location will feature three courses with nine holes equipped with augmented reality elements that respond to players’ movements, plus the company’s “Challenge Hole” suite of mini-games.
The Puttery at Washington and Hennepin also has three courses and has built a following since opening in 2023. The chain’s owner, Drive Shack Inc., has been expanding in urban areas around the country. It did not respond to requests for comment.
