How to Find the Best Mini Golf Clubs in Tampa
For family fun for all ages in Tampa or surrounding cities like St. Petersburg or Clearwater, a great way to spend a day or evening is miniature golf. There are many miniature golf courses to choose from and each has its own charm and appeal. Whether you are local or on vacation at the beach going to a mini-golf course is fun and exciting for the kids and the kids inside all of us.
Tampa Offers Many Types Of Mini-Golf
Tampa Florida and the surrounding areas are vacation paradise. People come to Florida for the sun and the fun and one of the more fun things to do after a day on the beach is a round or two of mini-golf at one of the many mini-golf courses. There are many types of courses with different themes that are for families and for adults. Some have restaurants and bars to make a complete day or night. There are 9 hole and 18 hole courses. Whatever type of fun you are looking for Tampa Bay’s mini golf has what you are looking for.
Outdoor And Indoor Mini-Golf
While most people associate mini-golf as an outdoor activity there are also indoor courses that are also challenging and fun.
Outdoor courses allow you to
- Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine
- It is a great activity for families, and first dates.
- If the weather is not favorable then indoor courses are a great option.
- These courses are as challenging as the outdoor ones
- Can protect you from the hot sun, rain, snow or just cold weather.
Glow In The Dark Mini-Golf
These courses are a special type of mini golf
- Played in pitch-black darkness lit up only by neon-colored paints
- Walls, putting greens, obstacles, golf balls, golf clubs and everything else are painted in glowing neon colors
- Professional painters paint incredible artwork in 3-D to enhance the experience
- Golfers are given 3-D glasses creating a fun and exciting environment
- Unique and mind-blowing experience for all ages
Themed Golf Courses
There are many different kinds of themes for many courses. The entire course is designed in this theme.
- Tropical Jungle
- African Safari
- Polynesian
- Fairy Tale
- Futuristic
- Ancient Ruins
- Food
These themed courses provide a fun experience with many interactive obstacles and features like waterfalls, caves, pirate ships, dinosaurs, animals and rockets. This makes the playing experience more memorable for the guests
Adult Themed Mini-Golf
A relatively new concept for mini golf is the adult-themed courses.
- Fully stocked bars, in many cases multiple bars on many floors
- Lounges and seating areas
- Live music/DJ’s
- Take your drinks on the course
- ther adult-themed games such as beer pong with garbage cans and volleyballs
This is a new concept that a lot of courses are changing towards with 21+ after-dark golf. The rest of most of these courses are family-friendly.
18 Hole Mini-Golf Courses
Today most of the new courses are 18 holes with many challenging holes
- Some courses have multiple 18 hole courses with different degrees of difficulty
On average a round of golf at a mini-golf course will take around 1 hour depending on size of your group and other groups ahead of you. There are still 9 hole courses around but many of them are older courses that do not have the technology that the new courses have, however they are much cheaper to play at.
Best Mini-Golf Courses in Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay has many mini-golf courses throughout the city and the surrounding areas. But there are a few that are a step above others. These courses offer more than just a round of golf. They have other activities, entertainment and are technically more advanced than the normal mom-and-pop mini golf courses. Here is a list of some of the top courses in the area.
Celebration Station
This amusement park is much more than just an 18 hole golf course. With bumper boats, arcade, batting cages, go-karts and a restaurant with classic American food and beverages this is not just a mini-golf course.
- 24546 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763
- (727) 791-1799
Congo River
With an African Safari theme this 18 hole course has waterfalls, rocky summits and tropical rainforests. After a round of golf, you can go and feed live alligators or spend some time at the arcade.
- 20060 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33764
- (727) 797-4222
Grand Prix Tampa
There are two 18 hole fairytale-themed mini golf courses here, but just like many of the other courses on this list there is much more to do than just play golf. There are two go-kart tracks, one for kids and families and one with much faster speeds. There are also a bungy dome, rope courses, an arcade and a restaurant/bar.
- 14320 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, Fl 33613
- (813) 977-6272
Captain Bligh’s Landing
This is a pirate-themed 18 hole mini-golf course with waterfalls, caves and a pirate ship. There is even a parrot guarding the course and Captain Bligh’s treasure.
- 630 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
- (727) 443-6348
Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf
An 18 hole min golf adventure course themed with a pirate ship and waterfalls. When you are not putting on the greens you can go look at the many large alligators and even feed them with a pole.
- 15395 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
- (727) 398-7008
Top Golf
This is a different type of mini-golf course. Designed with Tiger Woods this course is more like an interactive driving range where you chip and hit microchipped balls at targets. There are lots of interactive games for beginners and experts. If you do not feel like hitting balls you can go to the arcade and play on the golden tee arcade game or any of the other games. There is a full bar and restaurant as well.
- 10690 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619
- (813) 298-1811
Polynesian Putter
This 18 hole mini golf course has a Jungle/Tropical Island theme and is the oldest course in this list. It has been around for decades and is still a favorite of locals and tourists alike. It is the cheapest round of golf at only $6 per person.
- 4999 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
- (727) 360-9678
Polynesian Putter
This 18 hole mini golf course has a Jungle/Tropical Island theme and is the oldest course in this list. It has been around for decades and is still a favorite of locals and tourists alike. It is the cheapest round of golf at only $6 per person.
- 4999 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
- (727) 360-9678
Plantation Palms Golf Club
Located at the Championship Golf Course this 18 hole mini-golf course with a tropical setting has meandering streams, waterfalls and fountains. After your round head to Mulligan’s Pub for some great food and tasty beverages.
- 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
- (813) 996-4653
