Winning Designers From Last Year

Top Hole Design

BKV Group and

Davis and Associates

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Greenest Green

Feyerseisen Studios and

Aaron Taylor

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People’s Choice Award

Elerbe Becket, a AECOM Company

& Krause-Anderson Construction

 

 

6th Annual

U.S.Bank Skyway Open!

February 24th & 25th, 2012

 

Grab your putters and hit the Skyways! The Downtown Network is pleased to bring the 6th Annual U.S. Bank Skyway Golf Tournament back to Downtown Minneapolis. The event, featuring 19 one-of-a-kind miniature golf holes, benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. Golfers are invited out to the two-day event, held on Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th, 2012.

This year the U.S. Bank Skyway Open is expected to bring over 1000 golfers to the downtown skyway system, and is designed to draw all ages - from downtown professionals to families looking for children-friendly activities. Friday’s participation includes access to the course and to the Accenture Tower 19th Hole Celebration. Saturday will provide golfers with access to the course, children’s activities, and free parking.

  1. Friday, February 24th

    1. Golf the Course – 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

      • All Friday golfers are welcome at the Accenture Tower 19th Hole Celebration

    2. Golf Hole Judging – 5:30 to 6:30 pm

      • A panel of industry experts will travel the course to evaluate holes for the prizes of: Top Design and the Greenest Green
      • Golfers will have the opportunity to select the winner of the People's Choice award
      • Awards will be given out at a ceremony at the Accenture Tower 19th Hole Celebration

    3. Accenture Tower 19th Hole Celebration – 7:00 pm to Midnight

      • Enjoy complimentary drinks, food and entertainment
      • Catering provided by Devils Advocate Restaurant & Bar (opening in downtown Minneapolis at 89 10th St So in mid-February)
      • Awards program begins at approximately 7:45 pm
      • Admission is included in Friday’s golf registration, or individual tickets can be purchased for $25 in advance or $30 at the door

  2. Saturday, February 25th

    1. Golf the Course – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

      • Saturday golf is open for family play and walk-ups (or pre-purchase for a specific tee time)
      • Reduced prices for all golfers
        • $20 adults
        • $5 kids
      • Enjoy a reduced family rate for any foursome with two or more children
        • $35 package price if pre-purchased
        • $40 package price for walk-ups
      • All golfers receive free parking at City Center for the event

    2. Family Day Activities – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

      • Free popcorn, fun games, prizes, temporary tattoos, and more.

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