Adventure Golf
Themed Golf
Mini Golf
Compact Mini Golf
Garden Centre Golf
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Type of course
What style is a crazy golf course? links, adventure, mini or challenge. What are the defining features? Could we add more styles -
The way we work is that there is only one type of course and that is the one that suits the site, locality and patrons. In the world of mini golf we can distinguish styles of courses by how they play. For the sake of classification I will put them into the type
Like mini golf but larger with added twists that are in keeping with crazy golf and adventure golf -
Adventure golf -
not sure where the name came from for this type of course but in theory most courses could claim to be adventure golf. Typically they are themed courses with a high amount of concrete rendering to simulate rock walls. The tracks are normally sloping with various twists and turns. From jungle to volcano and the ice wastes
Themed -
these are normally found in tourist destinations where a high turnover can be expected. Not known for the finer points of putting challenges these courses look to the visual aspect to attract visitors rather looking for repeat business. Many can be found indoors these days where the polystyrene and render can be erected quickly. These courses can be a lot of fun but there is need for a better balance between playability and aesthetics. The drinking culture improves the popularity of these courses
“I never really followed fashion, but if the styles right… It all comes down to what works best for the budget you have. There’s some good clothes in charity shops, metaphorically speaking!”
Mini golf course styles
I have only added two pages that specifically deal with styles of courses. We have plenty of pages that deal with the other styles, such as Adventure, traditional, themed… One is the latest and the other the oldest! So links is a new concept that has become very popular in US at the moment, what with the tiger woods Pop Stroke courses (something I’ve had on my websites for 20 years without any success!) We have been promoting this style for a long time calling it links, or lynx mini golf. Also as they are disappearing all over he country, we have added an article on natural grass putting courses. please read through our natural grass course piece. Ah the memories.
These classic courses can be found all over the UK coastline. Flat concrete mixed with slight undulations and covered with a felt surface. Continuous border surrounds to keep ball in play. Standard obstacles such as windmill and water wheel. Great fun and skill required
Holes shaped like regular golf course holes and as the name imply's, in miniature. Generally borders that contain the ball within the putting area. Intricate putting challenges with simulated or real water hazards, and sand traps
This is new so check out our ‘compact’ garden centre mini golf courses. Open and closed borders with the entire surface area dedicated to the putting challenge. Minimal planting and more golf for your money. Can be squeezed in indoors or out so if you have got a bit of space these courses will prove great value.
Not many about these days. Simple but fun courses that are slowly gaining in popularity again