Here are 7 places to play putt putt or mini golf in Louisville

Miniature golf, also known as mini-golf, crazy golf, or putt-putt golf comes from the sport of golf focusing solely on the putting aspect.

The game uses artificial putting surfaces, with a geometric layout and non-traditional putting lines such as bank shots, and artificial obstacles such as tunnels, tubes, ramps, moving obstacles like windmills, and walls made of concrete, metal, or fiberglass.

Looking for a place to play mini-golf in Louisville? Here are seven places to check out:

Golf Shores Fun Center

WHAT: Golf Shores is a place where you can enjoy miniature golf, a birthday party, video games, or just a hot dog and a soda. Play the indoor course as you’ve never seen it before by purchasing a pair of 3D glasses or play outside weather permitting. It also has classic arcade games and a snack bar.

WHERE: 2510 Landmark Way NE, Corydon, Indiana

HOURS: noon to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. when area schools are not in session.

MORE INFORMATION: 812-738-0802; golfshoresfuncenter.com.

Kart Kountry

WHAT: Kart Kountry has something for everyone from go-karts to miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats, and a huge arcade.

WHERE: 315 Joe B Hall Ave., Shepherdsville

HOURS: noon to 9 p.m. daily

MORE INFORMATION: Children 14 and under must have adult supervision. Admission is free but all attractions require a ticket or have a fee. gokartkountry.com.

Main Event

WHAT: Try its indoor, glow-in-the-dark, multi-dimensional mini-golf challenge. It also has bowling, virtual reality, laser tag, billiards, games, escape rooms, gravity ropes, and multiball. The food menu includes burgers, chicken, pizza, sweets, drinks, and more.

WHERE: 12500 Sycamore Station Place

HOURS: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to midnight Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday

MORE INFORMATION: Make your reservation online. mainevent.com.

Malibu Jacks

A photo of Malibu Jack's main strip at its Kentucky location.
A photo of Malibu Jack's main strip at its Kentucky location.

WHAT: This indoor theme park has Malibu golf (18 hole course), laser tag, go karts, bounce beach, twist n shout coaster, spin zone, dark ride, bowling, virtual reality, basketball, arcade games, food and more.

WHERE: 1915 S Hurstbourne Parkway

HOURS: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday

MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are recommended. malibujacks.net/louisville.

Putt Putt Fun Center

WHAT: Let the fun begin with 18 holes of golf and test your game skills in Game Zone with all sorts of arcade games.

WHERE: 5720 Bardstown Road

HOURS: noon to 11 p.m. daily

MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are recommended. puttputt.com/louisville-ky.

Puttshack Louisville

Miniature golf venue Puttshack opened its first U.S. location in Atlanta in April 2021.
Miniature golf venue Puttshack opened its first U.S. location in Atlanta in April 2021.

WHAT: Puttshack Louisville offers a family-friendly setting during the day and shifts to an elevated nightlife environment. Features an upscale tech-infused mini golf experience with a nine-hole course, live entertainment with a DJ booth, food and drinks and event spaces.

WHERE: 7900 Shelbyville Road

HOURS: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday

MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are recommended, walk-ins are not guaranteed and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. puttshack.com/locations/louisville.

South Seas Tiki & Golf

South Seas in Louisville's Butchertown neighborhood.
South Seas in Louisville's Butchertown neighborhood.

WHAT: South Seas serves world-class tiki cocktails, scratch food from the Pacific surf triangle (SoCal, Hawaii, and Mexico), an artisan-built mini-golf course themed around classic tiki cocktails from its list, and tropical vibes.

WHERE: 1301 Story Ave.

HOURS: 4-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 4 p.m. to midnight Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday

MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are recommended. tikiandgolf.com/events-1.

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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Places to play putt putt or mini golf in Louisville