There are plenty of mini-golf courses scattered around the state of Illinois when looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion. Miniature golf appeals to most people regardless of age, gender or physical ability ,so it is an ideal venue to host a party that friends and family members can enjoy.
History of Mini-Golf
A shorter version of the regulation golf game first appeared in the early 1900s, known as "golf in miniature," and was popular in the evening under billboard lights. The first kinds of hazards introduced to mini-golf were wagon wheels, pipes and barrels.
The game appeals to both genders, adults and children, and it can be enjoyed whatever the player's skill level. Today, courses may have adventure themes or nature themes such as waterfalls and real rock formations. The latest courses are included in family entertainment centers which offer food and beverages and other kinds of family entertainment such as go-karts, batting cages and arcades.
Mini-Golf Parties For Adults as Well as Children
Bogie's Indoor Golf Club hosts corporate events, bachelor parties, youth outings, and team building events. Aside from an 18 hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf course, it features a kid's party room, seven golf simulators, two moon bounces, 16 video arcade games and a meeting room.
For an adult event, Bogie's serves beer and wine. There is catering upon request and you can include golf lessons during your party. You may also bring their own PlayStation 2 systems to use on large simulator screens. Bogies even boasts an Olympics Team Event for up to 72 players. Guests compete on four teams that includes a mini-golf competition, an arcade game competition, and a nine-hole scramble on simultators. This party can last up to six hours and the entire facility will be at your disposal.
Putt-And-Play in Lake Zurich offers a party package that includes one hour in the Island Party Room and 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf. Pizza and soda is served, and you can play paintball. This kind of event is an idea to raise money for a good cause.
Mini-Golf Birthday Parties For Children
The Putting Edge Mini-Golf Course and Arcade has three locations in Illinois where you can plan a party event. The Platinum Package, for up to 10 guests, includes a private party room for one hour with your own party host, glow bracelets, hot dogs or pizza, a souvenir group photo, loot bags, game activities (including 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf), and a birthday gift for the guest of honor. The Gold and Silver Packages are less expensive, and they also include 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf and VIP treatment for the guest having a birthday.
In Lincolnshire, you can attend a party at Par-King Miniature Golf. Enjoy a round of mini-golf, hockey and video games, and then have cake and ice cream in the picnic area. All guests must be at least 48 inches tall because the courses include mechanical objects, water holes and changes in elevation. Special rates are available for large parties.
Outdoor Family Fun Centers Including Mini-Golf
For outdoor parties, check out Coyote Crossing Mini-Golf in the Carol Stream Park District of Illinois. This outdoor course is a professionally designed, 18-hole mini-golf course suitable for birthday parties and corporate outings. You can customize your event with additional pizzas, hot dogs, sandwiches and a visit from Cody Coyote to boot. The Basic Party Package includes 30 minutes in the Party Room and an hour of mini-golf with two activity leaders for up to 12 guests.
Upgrade to the The Party Plus Package and your guests will receive one hour in the Party Room, one hour of mini-golf, and food and beverages. The Premium Party Package includes everything in the Party Plus Package plus a Coyote Crossing Logo Ball and a Coyote Crossing Ice Cream Cake from Baskin-Robbins.
The Sugar Grove Family Fun Center offers two outdoor mini-golf courses, two go-kart tracks and bumper boats for parties. You can order pizza from Rosati's of Yorkville or bring your own food.
Rent Your Own Portable Mini-Golf Course
When you have your own event location in mind for a party, you also have the option of renting a mini-golf course. In Chicago, you can rent a portable nine-hole course with obstacles that can be set up in a variety of spaces, indoors or outdoors. These courses are ideal for graduation parties, picnics, school carnivals and birthday parties.
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