Worst. Miniature. Golf. Ever.

adam Oct 06, 2011 12 Comments

Spirit Mountain Mini Golf | is hands down the worst miniature golf course I have ever played. It is not “unique” nor an “outdoor adventure” – it comes across as under-challenging, half-assed, simple and incomplete. The next time I want to play on an unfinished-looking, masonite-smooth play surface(!), no challenge or engagement of a rat cubicle 9-hole course, you’ll be the first to know, Mr. Salmela. Seriously. I like your houses. Stick to that. A complete rip-off at $4.

Kendahl Miniature Golf | pretty much the best mini golf in the area. Built a year or so after Gordy’s Hi-Hat opened. All the machine / moving bits were made by local paper mill mechanics and millwrights; 2nd generation run. $5.

Far Par | It’s pre-fab, but well maintained, out of town a bit (bug spray, if in season – it used to be a celery farm) and staffed by nice people like Carla, who is starting a from-the-very-basics ladies’ ball golf league next year. $5.

Captain J’s Mini Golf | All around awesome. The volcano hole will haunt you*. Captain J. is super nice and likes to rock the KOOL oldies. Bring your folks. And a jacket, as weather at the Cap’n’s may be slightly different down by the lake. $5

Harbortown Mini Golf | Located at the Country Inn of Two Harbors. All guests receive 18 holes free. Arguably one of the most challenging courses in the area. The course features a lot of narrow gaps, ramps and sloping surfaces. $5.

Strikers Bar | The only place you can mini golf (for free!) and buy cocktails at the same time. Fairly challenging, because the course is trashed. And the clubs and balls are trashed. And your opponent is probably trashed. Welcome to Superior. Free.

Adventure Zone | Meh. Only 9 holes. About what you’d expect, but the only indoor option. You can get the all-day pass for cheap and just keep going back-and-forth from there to the bars around the street. Few bucks more and you can shoot gobs of kids with the Laser Tag all day. At the Adventure Zone. You’re still not allowed to shoot kids at bars with lasers. $3.

* Hole-in-one | August 11/08/20

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12 Comments

digit3

about 13 years ago 

I have yet to play it but it sure is an eye sore. Hopefully Mr. Salmela donated his services! 

I have only been in to a couple of his buildings, one a cabin and the other up at Gooseberry. His interiors that I have seen are pretty decent but IMHO his exteriors are close to being fugly.

Vicarious

about 13 years ago 

Agreed.

L

about 13 years ago 

Spirit Mountain is a fraudulent and phony mini golf course. It's unfortunate they didn't utilize the opportunity to it's fullest potential.

Also, I believe you mean "raise hole" and not volcano hole at Captian J's.

vicarious

about 13 years ago 

...about the mini golf course. His houses are amazing.

Baci

about 13 years ago 

I've often wondered if there could be a thing called "MAXI GOLF." Like huge balls with giganto cutsie obstacles like a large boot that massive gnomes live in and you have to swing a huge club to knock the big ball out the toe of it.

Lojasmo

about 13 years ago 

Mini golf blows.  Try disc golf.  Better yet, go single track, or trail running.

Fuck golf.

Tor Johnson©

about 13 years ago 

I like what Mark Twain said about golf;

"It's a good walk ruined."

Pretty much my thought too.

Vicarious

about 13 years ago 

I suspect Lojasmo doesn't quite grasp the subtle intricacies of a fine round of miniature golf. Especially if Goofy plays a major part in the 5th hole.

Erin

about 13 years ago 

Would love for you to come try our mini golf in Hayward when the season starts again May 26, 2012.  Have had several compliments over the years and we are quite proud of it!

ruby2sd4y

about 13 years ago 

Not a fan of regular golf, but I love mini golf! 
Probably as I am an excellent putter.

Only played Captain J's years ago, and the one that used to be in Canal Park like 15 yrs ago in that gaming place (I'm guessing what Adventure Zone is now - but I've never been in there.), which was ok for what it was, and you could play in wintah with the kidlets.

I regularly pass that dodgy lookin one up in Two Harbors - anyone ever played there?

Bill

about 13 years ago 

Go to the Far Par on the corner of Calvary and Arnold Rd. up in Woodland for all your mini-golfing needs (also a nine hole executive course). Nice litle course and the people are good. Duluths only Mini-golf until Spirit Mt. opened. Support Local Ma and Pa!

adam

about 12 years ago 

Updated 09/03/12

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