If you’re looking for a fun and family-friendly activity in Denver or Salt Lake City, mini-golf is a classic option that’s sure to provide some laughs and entertainment. But before you head out to the nearest mini-golf course, it’s helpful to know the basics of the game. Mini-golf is a miniature version of traditional golf, but with fun and creative obstacles in place of sand traps and water hazards.

Boondocks Food & Fun will cover the basic rules and scoring of mini-golf so that you and your group can have a blast on the course.

Basic Mini-Golf Terms

Mini-golf is a game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels, even those who have never played before. Here are some of the most common terms you might encounter

• A “Hole-in-one” refers to sinking the ball in the hole with just one shot.
• “Par” is the expected number of strokes a golfer needs to sink the ball. A hole’s par value determines its difficulty.
• A “birdie” is achieved when a player scores 1 under par, such as sinking a ball in 3 shots on a par-4 hole.