Mini golf, often referred to as “putt-putt,” is a beloved pastime that combines skill and a dash of friendly competition. Miniature Golf Day is celebrated around the globe each year on September 21. This fun activity has interesting roots. In Victorian Scotland, women were not allowed to play golf because it was considered unladylike for them to raise clubs over their heads. The Ladies’ Putting Club of St. Andrews challenged this restriction by inventing the miniature sport in 1867. 

Thanks to these resourceful women, the popularity of mini golf skyrocketed. By 1960, the World Minigolf Sports Federation was created with a mission to preserve the integrity, teamwork, and inclusivity of the game. 

There are plenty of mini golf courses nearby where you can enjoy playful obstacles, colorful landscapes, and a whole lot of family-friendly fun. Swing into action at these local spots!

par 2 golf courses

210 E Alexis Road, Toledo, OH | (419) 478-4477

sportway of toledo

5950 Angola Road, Toledo, OH | website

go karts plus

14933 Laplaisance Road, Monroe, MI | Facebook

perry falls mini golf

24750 N Dixie Highway, Perrysburg, OH | Facebook

globall golf

1234 N Main, Bowling Green, OH | Facebook

shady grove golf course

15733 E US Route 224, Findlay, OH | website

goofy golf

3020 Milan Road, Sandusky, OH | website

acres of fun

3889 Friendsville Road, Wooster, OH | website

putt-n-stuff

134 S Kansas Road, Orrville, OH | website

sluggers & putters amusement park

333 Lafayette Drive NW, Canal Fulton, OH | website