Two Events In A Row

We had two great school events this past weekend. The first one was Friday afternoon. We got to participate in the Harding Middle School ChargerFest. We had hoped to be able to set up int he parking lot, but due to the rain, the event had to be moved indoors. We set up in the gymnasium balcony (our second balcony layout).

Then on Saturday night, we were at the West Marshall High School - After Prom Party in State Center. Once again the rain was a factor, but the event had been planned inside, so it didn't hinder our set-up. Fun was had by all, but I think all the adults were ready to go home by the time the party finished at 4:00 am.

Miniature Golf Goes to College

Our latest event was joining Mount Mercy's participation in the National Recreation Intramural and Recreation Day on Monday, February 22nd. We set up in the balcony of the Hennessy Recreational Center. The long, narrow set-up gave us a chance to utilize the flexability of our course. We recieved very positive feedback as participants had a great time.

A special thanks to the team that helped us set up and take down the course. The group was composed mostly of students and they did a great job.

Another Great Church Event!

We had the opportunity last weekend to be a part of St. Paul's United Methodist Church youth fundraiser - The PGA (Praise God Always) Open. They not only had the golf tournament, but they also sold T-Shirts (see pic) and held a luncheon in their "clubhouse". It was a great event to be part of and a fun time was had by all.

Obstacles at a Glance - The Maze

The Maze is a terrific finishing hole. If you miss the center alley, the side rails can bring the ball rolling straight back to it's starting point. It's perfect for the final hole because it can keep the scores in question, right up to the end. You can easily run up several strokes or hit the perfect shot for a hole in one.

Obstacles at a Glance - Acapulco

The Acapulco (so named by the designer because it reminded him of a water slide he once saw in Mexico), is another challenging hole. With its unique spiral design, it requires just the right amount of speed. Too little speed and the ball just rolls back down the spiral and you are back to where you started. Too much speed and the ball sails into waiting sunset. Either way, it's bound to be the talk of the round.

Obstacles at a Glance - The 360

This is probably the most recognizable of the miniature golf obstacles, the loop-the-loop (or as it's called with our course, The 360. This has been a staple of the miniature golf course for more than 80 years. Even after all that time it continues to entertain (and occasionally frustrate) miniature golfers around the world.

Obstacles at a Glance - The Tower

I've decided to give a brief description of the different obstacles that come with our miniature golf course. Along with some thoughts regarding each one.

First up is The Tower. Although this obstacle looks innocent enough, it has proven to be one of the more challenging holes of the course. The combination of accuracy (hitting between the turrets) and speed (up, but not over the hill) needed for this hole has invited the most skillful player to test their putting prowess.