Range and Putt

Francis A. Gross Driving Range & Learning Center

Range at a golf course in Minneapolis, MN

The Francis A. Gross Driving Range & Learning Center is an irons-only, mats-only practice area at the park board's Gross golf club in Minneapolis. Range balls are $5 for a 30-ball token, which makes it one of the cheapest places to hit in the city. A short game area costs $20 for two hours and $10 for each extra hour, with balls from the clubhouse. It is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm and has a practice green, concessions and lessons.

Last checked November 12, 2026 against 1 source listed below.

At a glance

Hitting surfaceMats Irons and mats only1
Short game areaShort game area and practice green1
LessonsAvailable Group and private lessons1
Food and drinkConcessions1

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Token prices

TokenBallsPricePer ball
Token30$517¢

Prices checked November 12, 2026.1

Other prices

OptionPrice
Short game area, first two hours$20 per visit
Short game area, each extra hour$10 per hour

Balls for the short game area come from the clubhouse. Prices checked November 12, 2026.1

Good to know

  • Irons only.

From the venue's own page.1

Sources

  1. Minneapolis Parks: Francis A. Gross Driving Range & Learning Center Park district, read November 12, 2026

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