Mini Golf Adventures: Red Dragon Cove Adventure Golf - Marauder's Challenge

 

Date of Visit: October 11, 2023

Location: Red Dragon Cove Adventure Golf, Myrtle Beach, SC

Course: Marauder's Challenge

On our way to Hawaiian Village Golf the day before, I almost had Dad turn around when I noticed this new mini golf place, but it is one of the closest to us so decided it would be easy to do another day.

We really enjoyed this place. Part of it is just that it is new and the courses are not worn at all. However, it also has done the theming very well as even though it is basically yet another pirate themed course it is different in that it is also Asian. The Asian theming includes multi-lingual signage on the doors, the temple entry, and on the Marauder's Challenge course the theming includes a Buddha and dragon. We also enjoyed the variety on the course with there being hills, water obstacles, and terraced courses.

Final Scores

• Kjersti - 52
• Dad - 43

Mini Golf Adventures: Hawaiian Village Golf - Pineapple

Date of Visit: October 10, 2023

Location: Hawaiian Village Golf, North Myrtle Beach, SC

Course: Pineapple

Finally, got some cool weather and took advantage of Dad having some time while in town for Mik's doctor's appointments to try out one of the further mini golf places in our area. Dad choose the Pineapple course because it is the Pro course. They used to have a Pro Mini Golf Hall of Fame upstairs, which they were unclear on if they plan to eventually reopen that part or not.

What makes the Pineapple course Pro is that there aren't bumpers that allow for the ball to go off course much more than usual. At first, Dad did not think it looked pro and it seemed to have bumpers because the edges often were raised. However, it quickly became clear those that did not keep the balls on course and we ended up with quite a few penalty strokes in our scores from going off course on various holes.

Final Scores

• Kjersti - 56
• Dad - 51

Mini Golf Adventures: Hollywood Drive-In Golf - The Haunting of Ghostly Greens

Date of Visit: October 5, 2021

Location: Hollywood Drive-In Golf, Orlando, FL

Course: The Haunting of Ghostly Greens

Final Scores (Par 42)

• Kjersti - 43
• Dad - 39

Mini Golf Adventures: Hollywood Drive-In Golf - Invaders from Planet Putt

Date of Visit: October 5, 2021

Location: Hollywood Drive-In Golf, Orlando, FL

Course: Invaders From Planet Putt

This is by far the most expensive mini golf we've done, but it was one of the most enjoyable. It also wouldn't have been so expensive if we hadn't had to also pay for parking at Universal. We originally considered going in the evening when parking is free, but I think it was worth going in the morning and having the courses almost to ourselves.

Final Scores (Par 42)

• Kjersti - 45
• Dad - 41