Putter’s Pride – Denver, CO

Played July 6, 2018

Reviewed by Mr. Tee

Our quick stop in Denver a week early in June allowed us to only play a handful of spots from the long list of mini golf courses we cobbled together before heading out west. Given that Boondocks, Adventure Golf, and Colorado Journey were all squarely above average courses, I made sure to take in an additional jaunt out from the mountain towns back to the metro area. Maybe there was something in the bright blue water in Denver that made all of the courses special? Looking online, Putter’s Pride seemed like the next best choice on the list. Photos I found online looked promising and the volume of three 18-hole courses added an extra level of excitement.

Rating

Par – Multiple courses at a single mini golf establishment is almost always a big plus. You’re given additional excuses to return regularly. Putter’s Pride trifecta offered numerous well-designed holes and paths to the cup. While no unifying theme was evident across the whole complex or individual courses, common tropes appeared in the form of dinosaurs and windmills. Pipes, sand traps, shoot through obstacles, and cleverly graded turf made for a classic course worthy of repeated visits. Heck, the $10 all-you-can-play option enticed me to take on all 54 holes on a hot late Summer morning. The course offered me lots of challenges but not all of them were positive. The turf and numerous playing areas require attention. Debris from surrounding trees, well worn putting surfaces, and damaged environments set the ball on unintended paths. A few repairs and better upkeep could easily take this course to the next level.

Not sure if the flags were a holdover from the 4th of July

Would love to see the lighting on this house at night

Challenging pipe at the top of the hill set with an old town background

Quaint yellow house seated next to a graveyard

One of several holes with a swinging log obstacle

Loved the gorilla popping out from the fence

Centerpiece shoot through obstacle of the course

Couple paths to the cup with lighting in place for night putting

One of several holes that could use maintenance

A broom was provided but quite a bit of sand accumulated

Ladder off to the side of the windmill was one of a few sloppy bits

All three courses featured different windmills

Putter’s Pride Website

Pros

54 holes, 3 courses!
Solid mix of obstacles
Good variety of hole design and routes to the cup

Cons

Much of the turf could use some maintenance and repairs

Nerdy Notes

3 18-hole courses. Par 53 on each. No separate par for each course
Single Round – $7.50 (Adult) $5 (Children & Seniors) Unlimited Play – $10 (Adult) $8 (Children & Seniors)
Flags in all of the holes
Free hot dogs on Wednesday nights
Some refreshments available for sale in the clubhouse
No children under 10 may play without adult supervision