Thr3 Jack: Minneapolis' Premier Golf Bar and Restaurant Revolutionizing the Urban Golf Experience

Minnesota boasts more golfers per capita than any other state in the U.S., making it an ideal location for Thr3 Jack, a sports bar featuring best-in-class golf simulators and more. Thr3 Jack is a place for fun, named after the golf term which means taking three putts to sink the ball in the hole. President and Co-Founder Lucy Robb’s main goal was to: “Bring golf to the places where people live, work, and play.”

The Thr3 Jack Experience

Located in the North Loop of downtown Minneapolis, an urban area with limited nearby golf courses, Thr3 Jack offers a convenient and fun solution. Residents can simply step out of their doors, walk over and visit Thr3 Jack, grab a beer, spend 20 minutes at the range and return home. (During our visit, we noticed some guests even bring their own golf clubs, bag and all.) Thr3 Jack eliminates the need for the multiple-hour commitment typically required for a round of golf at a traditional course, and it becomes especially helpful during the winter season when weather conditions prevent outside play.

Exceptional Culinary Offerings & Convenience in the City

What sets the urban golf hangout apart is its exceptional food and beverage offerings. Recognizing the importance of creating a well-rounded experience, they made their culinary program a priority. They brought in an executive chef to ensure they not only provide entertainment but also offer high-quality dishes that would make them a stand-alone, hip bar and restaurant choice for their urban neighborhood. Their scratch kitchen features mouthwatering items like avocado bruschetta, cumin roasted cauliflower, southern fried BLT, and their signature stacked and layered smoked chicken nachos.

For summer, they introduced the Patio Burger Series featuring a new specialty burger each week that is served fresh off the grill on their patio. They are also partnering with local breweries to host beer dinners each month through the end of the summer. They also boast a full bar where their most popular drink, the Thr3 Jacked, a unique twist on an old-fashioned, takes center stage.

Thr3 Jack contributes to the community by focusing on their expertise — golf. They create programs to provide inner-city children with access to the game and host charitable fundraisers that allow golf enthusiasts to enjoy the sport during the winter months. The Thr3 Jack’s Ladies Club is a place for women to learn the game, socialize, and swing easy. Regardless of the season, if you find yourself in the neighborhood, a visit to Thr3 Jack is a must.

Excerpt adapted from Barry Zelickson’s special report for RePlay Magazine.