Played on April 27, 2019
Reviewed by The Pink Putter
Back in January 2018, we were in Kansas City consulting on Art Course for the Nelson-Atkins. During our down time, we were able to do a drive-by review at Cool Crest, however it was so cold that our camera battery died and we didn’t get to play a full game. Upon returning to Kansas City in April 2019 to wrap up our work on Art Course, we finally got to enjoy a few rounds in the spring weather, accompanied by our friends Will and Katie.
This large Family Fun Center complex has four full mini golf courses, an indoor arcade and a small snack bar/dining area. On our drive-by back in 2018, we photographed the Camelot Course. On this particular trip, we played the King’s Course and the Knight’s Course.
Rating
Birdie – With four courses, large putting greens, kitschy obstacles and a good variety of unique and challenging game play, Cool Crest clearly had its heyday. While this mini golf complex is still a jewel, its broken obstacles, rotting wood and worn turf definitely reveals its age. There are some fun easter eggs, like the small figurines hidden inside the Eiffel Tower. And there are a lot of holes that as soon as you get it into a certain obstacle, cup or opening, it counts as an automatic hole-in-one. Cool Crest could certainly use a little extra TLC, however it still ranks high on our list as a putting destination and is one of the best options in the area.
Pros
Classic obstacles and theming
Large putting areas
Unique, challenging and varied game play
Four different courses to choose from
Cons
Worn wood, broken obstacles and torn turf reveal its age
Nerdy Notes
- 4 courses – $12; 2 courses – $9.50; 1 course – $7.50; Senior – $3.50; Children 3 & under – free
- 18 holes, various pars
- rubber covered putters
- no flags in holes
- bonus 19th hole that collects balls with chance to win a free game
