I’ve been looking for fun events to do with Charlie when he returns from Hobart, Oklahoma if he does. While online I found Monster Golf that isn’t too far from us I would like to take Charlie to play. Would you want to come with us?
When #Gomeschooling we can always think outside the box and to do that if we had been #Homeschooling full time we would have gone on a Field Trip to Alley Cats to play Miniature Golf and done the Lesson Plan I’ve shared with you below. You can do the same thing when teaching your children.
Grab your friends and family and let’s celebrate Miniature Golf Day, which is celebrated worldwide on September 21st, not to be confused with National Miniature Golf Day celebrated on the second Saturday in May, in the United States.
Did you know Miniature golf can be traced back to the 19th Century. Miniature Golf was originally created in Victorian Scotland to allow women to play golf because, at the time, it was considered unladylike for women to raise a golf club above their shoulder level — this basically meant that regular golf was not an option. Now, miniature golf is played worldwide by women, men, and children.
History of Miniature Golf Day
Though the origins of Miniature Golf Day are not completely known, the origin of miniature golf itself is. Many great ideas came from a lack of inclusion, and mini-golf is no exception.
Before feminism movements took the world by storm, it was deemed “unladylike” for women to participate in many physical activities or sporting activities like golf. In Victorian Scotland, women were not allowed to raise golf clubs above their heads, which took golf off the table. Instead of sulking or giving up on golf, the Ladies’ Putting Club of St. Andrews created a smaller version of the game in 1867. Take that, men!
Up until the late 19th century, very few people outside of Europe had heard of miniature golf, not to mention played Miniature Golf. It was then brought to the United States, after which its popularity skyrocketed.
Although popular in the U.S., miniature golf was originally only available at hotels or lavish private resorts. Games weren’t exactly accessible to the general public. Again, due to the lack of inclusion, a great idea was born.
In 1916, a man named James Barber from North Carolina established the first classic miniature golf course, called Thistle Dhu. By the early 1930s, the game of mini golf had grown to become a favored pastime across America.
While still played with a series of nine or 18 holes, miniature golf courses are shorter, usually themed, and have a variety of obstacles that add to the difficulty of the game. Because of a group of brave Scottish women and a North Carolina man, miniature golf is accessible to the general public, and it is played all over the world by people of all ages and denominations.
How to Celebrate Miniature Golf Day
- I’m sure you can figure out that to celebrate Miniature Golf Day we should visit our local mini-golf spot for a few holes of fun. Bring your friends or family and make a night of it. Make it even more exciting by creating a competition.
- On May 11, 2019, Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced the launch of the Florida Historic Mini Golf Trail, which includes six historic miniature golf courses in Florida that are more than 50 years old. The six courses are Putt-Putt Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Goofy Golf in Fort Walton Beach, Goofy Golf in Panama City Beach, Goofy Golf in Pensacola, Polynesian Putter in St. Pete Beach, and Ripley’s Bayfront Mini Golf in St. Augustine, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. #EoadTrip anyone?
- Miniature Golf will allow us to have fun in our backyard, house, or a public park by creating a course. Incorporate props like your pool, slide, couch, or even the pet. All you need to accomplish this is a few clubs, balls, and your imagination.
Facts About Golf
- Did you know some of the first golf balls were purely made of hardwood, including Beech and Box Trees
- Your average 190-pound golfer typically burns 431 calories per hour.
- On February 6, 1967, Alan Bartlett ‘Al’ Shepard, Jr. pulled off a one-handed swing with a six-iron golf club and sent the ball soaring through the moon’s low-gravity atmosphere.
- The Scottish government banned golf three times for years following its invention because they believed it interfered with military training.
- The chances of the average golfer executing a hole-in-one are 12,500 to 1.
Why People Love Miniature Golf Day
Minatare Golf accessible to everyone and anyone can play miniature golf which doesn’t require a large amount of money, skill, or physical abilities.
A fun game, miniature golf is proof that common people can overcome oppression. Women weren’t allowed to go, so they created a mini version. And because non-wealthy people weren’t able to access the game, one man created a course. Remember just like them you can do anything!
Miniature golf is a great way to spend time with friends, family, or a significant other and there is no, better way to bond than talk over a few holes of Miniature Golf and laugh at yourself for missing one, or a few holes.
September 21 Miniature Golf Day #MiniatureGolfDay Homeschool
Miniature Golf Day on September 21st is a perfect opportunity to blend fun and learning—especially for homeschoolers! Here are some creative ways to celebrate #MiniatureGolfDay while sneaking in some educational value:
Homeschool Ideas for Miniature Golf Day
Math on the Course
- Scorekeeping Practice: Teach addition and subtraction by keeping track of strokes.
- Geometry in Action: Discuss angles, force, and trajectory when aiming shots.
- Probability Games: Predict outcomes based on obstacles and shot choices.
DIY Mini Golf Course
- Build a mini course in your backyard or living room using cardboard, books, ramps, and tunnels.
- Let kids design their own holes—great for engineering and creativity!
Cross-Curricular Fun
- History: Explore the origins of miniature golf and its rise in popularity.
- Writing: Have kids write a short story or comic about a mini golf adventure.
- Art: Design scorecards, flags, or themed decorations for each hole.
🏆 Host a Mini Tournament
- Invite other homeschool families for a friendly competition.
- Include awards for “Most Creative Hole,” “Best Trick Shot,” or “Funniest Moment.”
If you want help designing a printable scorecard or creating a themed mini golf challenge? I’d love to help! Just leave me a comment with what you need and I will get write to work on it.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
