Thinking of adding mini golf to your wedding, garden party or corporate day? Here's how to choose the right course, space and set-up so guests are playing from the first minute.
Few things get guests mingling like a friendly round of mini golf. It needs no skill, works for every age, and gives quieter guests an easy way to join in. Here is how to plan a garden mini golf course that runs smoothly and looks the part.
Why Mini Golf Works So Well at Events
Unlike a band or a DJ, mini golf is something guests do rather than watch. Small groups form naturally, strangers end up chatting between holes, and there is plenty of laughter when a ball rolls back down the slope. It suits wedding drinks receptions, summer garden parties, family fun days and corporate away days alike.
How Much Space Do You Need?
A mobile course is more compact than most people expect. As a rough guide:
Tell us your measurements, or send a photo of the space, and we will recommend a layout that fits.
Choosing the Right Number of Holes
The number of holes should match your guest list and your timings. For a wedding with 80 guests drinking and dining over several hours, a 9 hole course keeps queues short because guests dip in and out. For a corporate team event with a competition element, 12 or more holes lets teams play a full round with a leaderboard.
Setting It Up Around Your Day
Think about where the course sits in the flow of the event. Place it near the drinks or canapés so it becomes part of the social space, but away from speeches and seating areas so noise doesn't interrupt. Check access for our team: we need a clear route to carry the course in, and we usually arrive well ahead of your guests so everything is ready.
Make It Personal
Mini golf is easy to theme. Weddings can add scorecards in the colour palette, pencils and a prize for the winning table. Corporate events can run team leaderboards or branded scorecards. At children's parties, small trophies and a few rule changes keep the younger players happy.
Combining Mini Golf With Other Entertainment
Mini golf pairs well with other outdoor favourites. Add Giant Jenga, Connect Four or Boules to the lawn so guests always have a choice, or pair the course with a photo booth for a relaxed, all-afternoon entertainment line-up. Keeping a mix means no single activity gets overcrowded.
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