7 options for miniature golf around Charlotte

Looking to drain some hole-in-ones? Here’s a quick list of mini golf courses around Charlotte.

Below are details on 7 putt-putt courses around Charlotte, including pricing, hours, and location. (Listed in no particular order.)

(1) Leatherman Golf Learning Center

Leatherman has 34 automatic-teeing stations with mats (10 covered and 10 on second-story sun deck), a spacious Bermuda grass hitting area, large putting green, chipping and short game area, and a putt-putt course.

Hours: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The exact address is 5845 S. Tryon, about a 10 minute drive from Uptown without traffic.

Pricing: $6 age 5 to 15, $8 age 16 to 64, $6 age 65+, and free for under 5 with adult paid round.

(2) Stroke

This indoor 9-hole putt-putt course midcentury-modern lounge recently opened in the heart of Plaza Midwood. “We’re most excited about creating a country club environment without the country club price for a fully inclusive space,” says Ashleigh Gadd, who owns Stroke with her husband, Scott.

Hours: Open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The exact address is 1318 Pecan Ave, just off Central Ave.

Pricing: $10 per round. There are two ways to play each hole — a technical way and an easy way (good for kids or horrible golfers).

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(3) Mr. Putty’s

Mr. Putty’s hosted the 2019 U.S. Pro Mini Golf US Open. The course features a signature a waterfall hole, a 111-foot hole, and hidden pipe shots.

Hours: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The exact address is 2333 Dam Rd, Tega Cay, SC.

Pricing: $9 age 5 to 12, $10 age 13 to 59, $7 senior/police/military, and kids 4 and under are free. Rates include unlimited play for the day.

(4) The Lost Duffer at Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley Par-3 has an 18-hole course (all holes under 100 yards) and a putt-putt course named The Lost Duffer. The course has a 19th century mining theme in honor of Charlotte’s gold mining past.

Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily in most seasons and 9 a.m. until dark (5 p.m. or so) later in the fall/winter. Call for exact hours if you’re going in the evening. The address is 110 Barton Creek Dr.

Pricing: $6 per round, which includes a free fountain drink.

(5) High Seas

This pirate and nautical themed miniature golf course is located about 30 minutes from Uptown in Indian Land, S.C. They recently opened their “Castaways Beer & Wine Garden” with yard games for a post round drink.

Hours: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The exact address is 10001 Charlotte Highway.

Pricing: $7 ages 4 to 12, $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, free for kids under 4 and police officers, teachers, firefighters, and veterans/active military. Rates include unlimited play for the day.

(6) Lake Norman Miniature Golf

The family-owned (Irby family) course features caves and waterfalls — and make sure to grab a signature Sno-ball after the round.

Hours: Open noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The exact location is 18639 Statesville Rd.

Pricing: $6.50 age 4 to 12, $8 for adults, and 3 and under free with a paid adult. You can also get $1 off your round if you play early. They also offer packages with their other attractions like laser maze and rock climbing.

(7) Frankie’s Fun Park

This 20-acre amusement park recently opened in Huntersville and has three 18-hole miniature golf courses. You’ll also find go-karts, spinning tea cups, and other rides outside. The 84,000-square-foot indoor portion of Frankie’s Fun Park has 24 bowling lanes, a restaurant, bar, laser tag, three-story playground, ride that drops 30 feet, LED-illuminated bumper cars and a massive arcade (you can redeem arcade points for physical prizes).

Hours: Open 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to midnight Friday and Satuday, and 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday. The exact address is 10621 Bryton Corporate Center Drive.

Pricing: $10 per person, kids under 3 are free.

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