About
Shortly after sunrise on August 29, thirty-six epilepsy champions will tee off for 1,980 holes of golf (55 holes each) at the TPC Twin Cities, Minnesota’s championship golf course designed by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer.
Play begins at 7:30 am with a shotgun start stationed around the course. Refreshments will be provided between rounds, and the day will end with a sunset cocktail toast overlooking the 18th green.
Schedule
6:30 am – Arrival and check-in (coffee available at registration)
6:30 am – Range opens
7:30 am – Shotgun start, Round 1 (breakfast and coffee provided on the course)
11:00 am (times are approx.) – Round 2 (lunch and beverages provided on the course)
2:30 pm – Round 3 (happy hour drinks and snacks provided on the course)
6:00 pm – Closest to pin challenge (all golfers)
7:00 pm – Reception and awards in the clubhouse; cocktails and passed appetizers will be served
Fundraising
Each player will fundraise $2,500 to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota’s programs and services that empower people with epilepsy to manage their seizures and lead safe and connected lives. Players are encouraged to solicit friends, family, and coworkers and to fundraise both online and in person.
Additional resources to support participants in their fundraising efforts will be shared in mid-June, and challenges and rewards will be scheduled throughout the summer.
Directions to TPC Twin Cities
From Minneapolis:
35W north to Exit 32 which is 95th Avenue. Turn right and follow 95th Avenue which turns into Radisson Road (Co. Road 52) for approximately 4 miles to Tournament Players Parkway. Turn left on Tournament Players Parkway (Deacon’s Walk Development) and follow for 1⁄2 mile to the TPC Twin Cities Clubhouse on the left.
From St. Paul:
35E north to 694/10 west, bearing right on Hwy 10 to 35W north. Follow 35W north to Exit 32 which is 95th Avenue. Turn right and follow 95th Avenue which turns into Radisson Road (Co. Road 52) for approximately 4 miles to Tournament Players Parkway. Turn left on Tournament Players Parkway (Deacon’s Walk Development) and follow for 1 mile to the TPC Twin Cities Clubhouse on the left.
From Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport:
Take Hwy 5 east toward St. Paul, exit on 35E north then follow the St. Paul instructions above.
From Western Suburbs:
Hwy 169 N to interstate 694E to 35W north to Exit 32 which is 95th Avenue. Turn right and follow 95th Avenue which turns into Radisson Road (Co. Road 52) for approximately 4 miles to Tournament Players Parkway. Turn left on Tournament Players Parkway (Deacon’s Walk Development) and follow for 1⁄2 mile to the TPC Twin Cities Clubhouse on the left.
Other:
Hwy 169 north to 610 east over the Mississippi River. Exit Central Avenue (Hwy. 65). Turn left and go north on Hwy. 65 to 109th Ave. Turn right on 109th and go 1⁄2 mile to Tournament Players Parkway (Deacon’s Walk Development). Turn left and follow for 1 mile to the TPC Twin Cities Clubhouse on the right.