Played on October 12, 2019
Reviewed by Mr. Tee
Accompanied by O-Street Mini Golf (Evan Rundgren, Aaron Kaminski, Rudy Reel) & Randy Rice
Years ago, we learned about the abundance of mini golf that surrounds Myrtle Beach. The city had been on top of evergrowing “to play” bucket list. After landing in town, the first few days uncovered a narrow pattern of themes and hole designs across numerous courses but after driving by the massive Mt. Atlanticus, I knew that the hype I heard about this place seemed real. With the 2019 Masters of Mini Golf finished, I ventured with my fellow Holey Moley alum Randy, and O-Street crew (including fellow Holey Moley’r Evan Rundgren) to traverse this otherworldly putting facility. The five of us met earlier in the year out in California while filming episodes of Holey Moley so the match up video created by O Street is rightfully dubbed, Holey Moley vs. O-Street Mini Golf. I won’t spoil who won the match but I can say that this wonderful group of new friends all had an epic amount of fun.
We played the Minotaur course as well and you can find the review of the equally awesome other half on our site too. Only special miniature golf courses get separate reviews for each course.
Rating
Hole-in-One – There may be nearly 50 mini golf courses in Myrtle Beach but Mount Atlanticus is unlike any of the complexes we’ve played in the country. The unique journey through caves, massive putting areas, and up (and down) the nearly 50′ tall building/structure feels akin to something from the Tolkien universe. The subtle and clever ways the course unveil each new and expansive space is genius. Surprises and odd characters are just right around the corner. The 18th hole starts at the highest level of the course and the ball moves down a level. If that wasn’t enough, the 19th hole challenge opens up the opportunity to putt for a lifetime pass. The intimidation of the gigantic mini golf holes and environments are offset by the generously large cups. Low scores aren’t hard to come by but even if you’re putting purist, you will find a lot to admire within the imagination of this course. The bits you can see of the courses from the road hint at a fun experience but unlike many courses that use oversized attractions to draw in people, Mt. Atlanticus delivers a sprawling putting playground that will appeal to kids and adults alike. Can’t wait to go back.
Mt. Atlanticus on Roadside America
Our review of the Minotaur course at Mt. Atlanticus
Pros
Oversized holes and environments
Goofy and fun themes/mythology spread throughout
Mix of indoor and outdoor putting spaces to help avoid the heat and/or rain
Truly magical space filled with large palm trees, murals, caves and a variety of water features
One of the most unique mini golf courses we’ve ever seen
Lots of opportunities for holes-in-one
Cons
Huge cups on all of the holes could be considered overly forgiving and too easy to ace
Parts of the course (and the website) could use some touch-up work
Nerdy Notes
- 2 18-hole Courses, Minotaur & Conch
- No par set for the course
- 1 Round – $10 Adult, $8 Kids (Open-6pm) – $12 Adult, $10 Kids (6pm-Close). All-day pass runs $14 (Adults) & 12 (Kids).
- Daily 9am-midnight (June-Aug.) hours vary in other months
- Rubber covered putters
- Opportunity to win a lifetime pass by sinking a hole-in-one on the 19th hole
- Most of the holes had alternate cup placement options
- The course reportedly cost $3 million and the structure was built out from an abandoned department store
- “50,000-year-old mini-golf resort that broke away from Atlantis, floated to Myrtle Beach, and somehow lodged itself into the old Chapin’s Department Store.”
