How to Design a Miniature Golf Course on Paper

Miniature golf courses, like a regular golf course, traditionally include 18 holes. To create a challenge, miniature courses should have holes with varying shapes and obstacles. The holes should be located consecutively with each hole close to the beginning of the next. Most regular courses contain par 3s, 4s and 5s, but miniature courses usually only have par 2s and 3s, so it is important each hole can be ideally made in 2 to 3 strokes.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper
  • Pen
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find a starting point on your piece of paper for which to begin the course outline. Keep in mind the finish point of the 18th hole will need to be located nearby.

    • 2

      Begin each tee-off spot directly after the previous hole. Gradually extend the lengths of the holes and the difficulty. Miniature golf courses generally become more difficult as the course progresses.

    • 3

      Feel free to make each hole unique with decorations or themes, but always keep in mind an average player must be able to feasibly finish the hole in 2 to 3 strokes. That's doesn't mean the holes have to be easy, but it has to be possible and shouldn't require a miracle.

    • 4

      Start making your way back toward the first hole after you've made the ninth hole, this way the course will make a grand circle around the entire area and wind up finishing near the beginning.