miniature golf

American  

noun

1. a game or amusement modeled on golf and played with a putter and golf ball, in which each very short, grassless “hole” constitutes an obstacle course, consisting of wooden alleys, tunnels, bridges, etc., through which the ball must be driven to hole it.

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Etymology

Origin of miniature golf

First recorded in 1910–15

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miniature golf

“I have these 10 ‘Density’ shows and things that are finally launching, and it really is miniature golf.

From New York Times ● May 16, 2023

The home offers a monthly parent support group, book clubs, men’s nights out and women’s nights out for activities such as miniature golf.

From Washington Times ● May 12, 2023

McDaniel said many activities on board are free: using the gym, hanging out in the pool, playing miniature golf.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 15, 2023

She and her 17-year-old boyfriend met at a 7-Eleven shortly before 9 p.m., walked to a miniature golf course and continued on to Ponderosa Elementary School, according to a statement by Sunnyvale Det.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2022

How big it is and all the malls and tanning salons and even an indoor miniature golf course.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor