9 of the world’s craziest mini golf courses (Lonely Planet)
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‘Glow-in-the-dark? Check. Murder mystery? Check. Trippy, freakish creatures positioned at every turn? You bet. Bubbeljungle’s mini golf course has crammed a good number of gimmicks into its 18 holes, but somehow, it seems to work. As players enter, they are given their mission – to save famous, kidnapped singer Diva Laguna from certain death by playing one hell of a round of mini golf. Each hole contains a clue that is only revealed after its final putt, allowing the mystery of Diva’s disappearance to be slowly unravelled, while a grumpy walrus in a three-piece suit looks on. What’s not to love?’
‘Back in 1964, Ahlgrim Funeral Services’ director moved his business to new premises in Palatine, Illinois, and finding that he was now blessed with a roomy basement, elected to devote it to one of his true passions – mini golf. With nine holes themed (somewhat ironically) around a haunted house, the course has been providing comfort to Ahlgrim’s clients and delighting members of the public for decades since its construction.’