Mini Golf in Downtown Eagle

Did you know that you can work on your short game in downtown Eagle? The space where the Nearly Everything Store was for many decades has been transformed into a mini golf course – at least until the end of September. This makeshift course was a project created by Eagle Rising, a group that brings female business owners together to positively impact the town. Becky Burgess, owner of Vail Valley Wellness and founding member of the group, worked with all kinds of businesses in town for this project.

 “We wanted to bring something playful and unexpected to downtown Eagle — something that reminds people why small-town living is so special,” Burgess said.

The 11-hole course is located on the corner of Broadway and Third Street. Putters and regular golf balls as well as soft golf balls are provided free of charge — just sign the waiver and play. Each hole has been decorated and is sponsored by Eagle businesses.  

Some merchants weaved their business models into the themes. Foodsmith Prep has players hitting a ball up a ramp and through a kid’s kitchen play set. EagleARTS/ARTSPaCE workshop+gallery has a Van Gogh-inspired hole. Second Street Tavern has you navigating your golf ball through a maze of empty beer cans.

“Every day I stop by and see families, kids, neighbors, even people who were just passing through, playing together. That’s when you realize it’s working – it’s bringing people downtown and helping them feel connected, Burgess said. “If more people fall in love with downtown Eagle, the way we already have, then we’ve done our job.”

The mini golf course is open from dawn to dusk through the end of this month.

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