Play Of The Game

Just like the game of golf, the object of the game of mini golf is to propel the mini golf ball with the use of a putter into the appropriate hole in the fewest number of strokes.  Mini golf requires only one club – the putter.  The ideal mini golf ball is the low compression type, one that does not bounce so much.

Most mini golf courses have their own set of rules that are detailed on the score card.  However, there are some basic rules that apply to most mini golf courses.  The goal of the game is to get the mini ball into the hole in the least number of strokes possible.  The winner of the game is the player who completes the course closest to par or the fewest strokes.  The player who scored the lowest on the previous hole tees off first. 

There are two choices when it comes to how to play each hole.  Each team gets to pick which kind of play suits the group. Each player in the group can hit and complete the hole, then move off to let the next player have the chance at the hole.  Another way to play the game is each player can tee off one after another and the group complete the holes together.  Subsequently, the player who hits each approach shot first should be the player that is farthest from the hole.  While playing, players should avoid taking a full swing with the putter.