Indoor Mini Golf Guide

Raise Your Mini Golf Game

Take your short game to the next level with this mini golf guide provided by Nomads Adventure Quest!

Mini Golf History

Miniature golf, also known as mini golf, mini-putt, crazy golf or putt-putt, is an offshoot of the sport of golf. In this case, it’s focused solely on putting, with shots typically spaced within 10 yards from the tee to the cup. 

​It should come as no surprise that the first recorded game of mini golf took place in Scotland, the cradle of golf. While the first, rudimentary shorter courses with artificial surfaces began to show up in Europe in the early part of the 20th century, mini golf debuted in the U.S. in Pinehurst, North Carolina in 1961.

Mini Golf Course Setup and Rules

Unlike standard golf, you need no special equipment or training to play mini golf—just show up, grab a supplied putter and ball, and have a blast with your family and friends.

Like standard golf, most mini golf courses have 18 holes. Every course also features unique, fun variations that make every hole different. You’ll also find obstacles on the course that offer fun challenges. They might be anything from a series of rocks to a windmill to trees to just about anything else. At Nomads Adventure Quest, players find themselves winding their way through a stone-age maze, complete with dinosaurs, cavemen and black lights that make every decoration glow in the dark!

The rules are simple. You move from numbered hole to hole in order, using your putter to get the ball from the tee to the cup in the shortest number of strokes. The player with the lowest number of strokes for the whole course wins. It’s that simple, making it easy for players of any age to participate.

Quick Tips for a Better Mini Golf Game

Here are some tips that can help you and your fellow players up your games. 

Mini Golf Etiquette

• Limit groups playing together to no more than five people.
  
• Never step on the fairway when someone else is putting.
  
• Always make sure your entire group has finished a hole before moving on. If players behind you are finishing more quickly, let them play through. Don’t cut in front of others.
  
• Don’t slam your clubs on the ground or anything else.
  

Mini Golf Strategy

• If you’re looking to get a leg up, study each hole. Get a visual feel for how you might hit around obstacles. Look at slopes and swales and think about how hard you need to hit the ball (remember, finesse is always better than power).
  
• Go for that hole-in-one. Because artificial surfaces tend to be fast, it’s O.K. to be a little aggressive on your first stroke. Again, it’s not about hitting too hard, but using enough force to get past an obstacle. Be confident—you have nothing to lose!
  
• Watch your fellow players. If someone in your group does consistently well, take lessons from them. Check out how hard they hit the ball and how they aim. Part of learning is paying attention when it’s not your turn. 
  
• Use the walls and obstacles. Not every shot will be straight, so use the sidewalls and obstacles to help direct your putt. 
  
• Finally, don’t take things too seriously! Mini golf is fun, so just enjoy the time spent with family and friends. It doesn’t mean you can be competitive, but you always want to be a good sport.
  

Try a new twist on an old favorite and take your mini golf game to a whole new level. Check out Mini Golf at Nomads Adventure Quest!

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