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

Example Sentences

Any miniature golf course has a real special place in my heart, but Castle Park is the place that I went to as a kid.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearby, people play miniature golf in a former food court where the holes are designed as tiny movie sets — intentionally made for Instagram to boost customers’ social media feeds.

From Los Angeles Times

The top floor of a shuttered food court will be transformed into a “golf experience” that may include miniature golf, Deschaine said.

From Los Angeles Times

Over time, a hotel and other amenities grew, including live music and miniature golf.

From Los Angeles Times

This massive compound just a few blocks off the main drag is dog-friendly, has plenty of parking and a miniature golf course out front.

From Seattle Times