Whether it’s putt-putt, mini or goofy, mini golf is always fun. We grew up in Ohio and my family’s summer vacation destination was usually Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The drive took him 12 hours from Cleveland, which was much shorter than the drive to Florida. Our vacation priorities were palm trees, salt water, and fish shacks that provided hushpuppies with every meal. The crowds at seafood restaurants along the highway are still unparalleled. So is the number of mini golf courses. With over 50 golf courses, Myrtle Beach calls itself the ‘Miniature Golf Capital of the World’.
Putt Putt Primer
Kitsch is essential for mini golf. The theme is always popular, especially when it involves fancy, man-made landscapes. Obstacles have moving parts. But when it comes to audacity, nothing compares to Hillbilly Golf in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The course is built on a steep hillside, and players ride a 300-foot vertical tram that travels from hole to hole on rails. Two 18-hole courses with obstacles such as annexes, bathtubs and moon burners.
Miniature golf is weather dependent. That’s why there are so many courses in the South and California. The term “putt putt” was copyrighted by Don Clayton in 1954. Clayton owns the Putt-Putt Fun Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and rounds cost 25 cents at the time.
Evolution of the Putt Putt
“Golf courses and cemeteries are the biggest waste of real estate,” argues Rodney Dangerfield’s character Al Cervik in the classic golf movie Caddy shack. Exactly, that’s the main reason many putt-putt courses in Southern California are gone. The land they occupied was too valuable. Cassidy Olson recalls playing her miniature golf on Lake Tahoe’s Kings Beach during her family vacation. And with the disappearance of his local course, he launched his LA Pop up putt putt golf. This is a Hermosa Beach based company that specializes in providing people’s homes and businesses with mobile his courses for private his events. “It’s about nostalgia,”
A weekday high school history teacher, Olson designed and built the hole for his shop. He is constantly looking for obstacles on the course and objects that can turn into danger. We are always on Amazon and in antique and vintage stores looking for things to shred, slice, and dice,” Olson said. His favorite obstacle is a shark made out of an old mailbox.
Putt Putt event
Olson has done some unique events. . The company requested he putt-putt golf an 18-hole course for a happy hour party in the hallway.
Olson’s favorite, however, was the Dodger event at his stadium. Along the outfield caution lane he set up 18 holes, each with a different Dodgers theme. The hole was a tribute to Justin Turner. “I built a little bridge and bought a red beard at a costume store,” Olson explained. LA Pop up Golf is the best idea I’ve heard in a long time. Perfect for birthdays, corporate parties and even wedding receptions. “Age doesn’t matter,” said Olson. “Anyone can do it”.
Putt Putt Design
Most putt putt putt holes are designed to allow a well-aimed putt to score a hole-in-one. On the other hand, some miniature golf holes make it impossible to make a hole-in-one due to the length of the hole, the random placement of obstacles, and the uneven edges of the bricks and stones. pipes and blockers. Anything can become an obstacle in mini-golf. Water hazards, windmills, badgers, bridges and more!
Finally, putt-putt courses typically don’t have an overarching theme. The holes are bare except for the obstacles that protect them. Many miniature golf courses have a themed hole structure or are more complex (down hill, through cave, under waterfall, etc.). To answer the question originally posed, Door County actually has five miniature golf courses. Egg Harbor Fun Park, Red Putter, Pirate’s Cove, Johnson’s Park and Deer Run Golf Course on Washington Island. All of these Door County miniature golf courses have overarching themes and challenging obstacles.
