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Putting a twist on spring

Photos and video from the annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in downtown Brainerd

A mini golf hole in the foreground, people in the background watch as a person putts the ball.
Laurie Line putts the ball at a black light themed mini golf hole at the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
Kelly Humphrey
By Kelly Humphrey
April 03, 2023 at 4:57 AM
People putt at Sage on Laurel's Skee-Ball themed mini golf hole in the parking lot Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
1/59: People putt at Sage on Laurel's Skee-Ball themed mini golf hole in the parking lot Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
2/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
3/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
4/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
5/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
6/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
7/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
8/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
9/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
10/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People, two of which are in inflatable alien costumes, chat outside in downtown Brainerd.
11/59: Groups of people, some in costume, walk from business to business to play mini golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
12/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
13/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
14/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
15/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
16/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
17/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
18/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
19/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
20/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
21/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People putt at Sage on Laurel's Skee-Ball themed mini golf hole in the parking lot Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
22/59: People putt at Sage on Laurel's Skee-Ball themed mini golf hole in the parking lot Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People putt at Sage on Laurel's Skee-Ball themed mini golf hole in the parking lot Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
23/59: People putt at Sage on Laurel's Skee-Ball themed mini golf hole in the parking lot Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People putt at Sage on Laurel's Skee-Ball themed mini golf hole in the parking lot Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
24/59: People putt at Sage on Laurel's Skee-Ball themed mini golf hole in the parking lot Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People putt at Sage on Laurel's Skee-Ball themed mini golf hole in the parking lot Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
25/59: People putt at Sage on Laurel's Skee-Ball themed mini golf hole in the parking lot Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People putt at a black light themed mini golf hole at the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
26/59: People putt at a black light themed mini golf hole at the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People putt at a black light themed mini golf hole at the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
27/59: People putt at a black light themed mini golf hole at the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People putt at a black light themed mini golf hole at the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
28/59: People putt at a black light themed mini golf hole at the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People putt at a black light themed mini golf hole at the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
29/59: People putt at a black light themed mini golf hole at the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
A mini golf hole in the foreground, people in the background watch as a person putts the ball.
30/59: Laurie Line putts the ball at a black light themed mini golf hole at the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
31/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
32/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
33/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
34/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
35/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
36/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
37/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
38/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
39/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
40/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
41/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
42/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
43/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
44/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
45/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
46/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
47/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
48/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
49/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
50/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
51/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
52/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
53/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
54/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
55/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
56/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
57/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
58/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.
59/59: People play a round of golf at a variety of locations in the downtown area Saturday, April 1, 2023, during the 16th annual Downtown Golf Spring Open in Brainerd.

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Kelly Humphrey
By Kelly Humphrey
Growing up in the Brainerd lakes area I realized that I never wanted to leave, so it is a true blessing that I was able to find a job at the Dispatch doing something I love. As a visual journalist, I work in the mediums of photography and videography to bring our readers everything from sports, hard news, weather and local events to slice of life documentation of our coverage area.
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