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Have once read that Jack Nicklaus had built putting courses somewhere in the US, but have never seen pictures oth the courses or read any review by golf journalists. You know better?
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Having written a miniature golf book, "Amazing Strokes," it was Arnold Palmer (not Jack Nicklaus) was involved in building miniature golf courses in the U.S. and abroad. Most are known by the windmills and other novelty trappings usually associated with mini-golf. Most no longer bear the Palmer name, and many have gone by the wayside. There is one I'm aware of in Auburn, NY. Miniature golf has evolved both on traditional courses and on putting courses (golf courses) to mimic the challenges usually found on the greens with more natural obstacles to navigate.

Have played on an 18 hole putting course in Clarkston, Was. Is no longer there but we thoroughly enjoyed it every day we camped nearby.
Now live in the east valley area from Phoenix. Have searched for one and have had no luck. Will keep searching.

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That''s an absolutely great idea to attract not only golfers, but their family too. Imagine a putting only course that consist of the 18 most famous golf holes in the world from all top courses, but scaled 1:10 or 1:15 depending on the available area. We've designed a similar course in a way that requires minimal area and provides maximum putting length and pleasure. Have a look at www [dot] miniaturegolfplans [dot] com or make an inquiry to backyakrdminigolf [at] yahoo [dot] com and I'll be happy to send you the layout

Re: the Pinehurst puttting course, is it only for those who've played a round at the resort or staying on property? I only ask as I visit my in-laws there often and my young boys would love to play the putting course. Thanks in advance for any/all feedback.

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Having written a book, "Amazing Strokes" in 2018, there is a chapter on putting courses on golf courses. Thistle Dhu does have a putting course, and it was being relocated last year closer to the clubhouse. My understanding is you are supposed to be a resort guest to play the course -- but it never hurts to ask.

keep building them, would love to play putting course with my wife of 40 years as her back will not allow her to swing the big clubs after 4 back surgeries. the east valley near Phoenix, az. is where i hang my hat.

My sons and I have enjoyed the grass putting courses at World Woods, World Golf Hall of Fame and Angel Park. I haven't been in a number of years, but we also used to have fun at several bermuda grass putting courses in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, NC, along the Outer Banks.

My wife and I had a great time playing the putting course at St. Andrews. Wasn't this the original women's course?

I would seriously recommend the putting green at Les Bordes in the Loire Valley, France. The 18 hole putting green surrounds a large broze statue in the center .

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Great idea, especially when you have the kids along on a golf vacation.

Fantabulous for famiiles and friendship. If anyone knows of one in North Texas or the Dallas, Tx area please let me know. Getting acquainted with kids, grandkids and just meeting new golfers would be a very special incentive for a company to make this happen.