Golf day index: a bucket and a round of mini golf, by city
A bucket of range balls and a round of mini golf cost the least in Minneapolis: $18 together at typical prices. Next come Seattle ($18.50), Washington ($18.50) and Chicago ($20). The same outing costs $25.50 in New York, the most expensive of the 11 cities with enough prices for both.
By the Range and Putt editorial team. Calculated from listings checked up to November 12, 2026, and recalculated whenever a listing changes.
The ranking
| Rank | City | Bucket plus round | Typical lowest bucket | Typical adult round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $18 | $7 | $11 |
| 2 | Seattle | $18.50 | $6.50 | $12 |
| 2 | Washington | $18.50 | $9.50 | $9 |
| 4 | Chicago | $20 | $8 | $12 |
| 5 | Denver | $21 | $8 | $13 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $22.50 | $9 | $13.50 |
| 7 | Atlanta | $23 | $10 | $13 |
| 7 | Boston | $23 | $10 | $13 |
| 7 | Philadelphia | $23 | $9 | $14 |
| 10 | Dallas | $24 | $12 | $12 |
| 11 | New York | $25.50 | $10 | $15.50 |
How this ranking is made
The sum of two figures from the price index: the typical lowest bucket of range balls and the typical adult round of mini golf. A city needs at least five priced driving ranges and five priced mini golf venues.
Every price comes from a listing on Range and Putt and was read on the venue's own website or its operator's, which each listing links to with the date we checked it. Prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go. Ties share a rank. See the full method and every city's figures in the price index.
Questions people ask
Where is the cheapest city for a day of golf practice and mini golf?
Minneapolis, where a bucket and a round cost $18 together at typical prices.
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