Miniature Golf

Miniature golf is a novelty version of golf in which players use a putter club to drive a golf ball in a number of holes on a miniaturized course that features such obstacles as alleys, bridges, and tunnels. Miniature golf was invented in 1929 by American Frieda Carter, who patented the sport as "Tom Thumb Golf." The sport was popular by 1930 and also became known by such names as "crazy golf " and "adventure golf." Today, there are thousands of miniature golf courses throughout the United States and other parts of the world. This section focuses on miniature golf.