Played on January 1st and 4th, 2021
Reviewed by the Pink Putter
Back in 2013, Mr. Tee reviewed Peter Pan Mini Golf after playing it with some friends during his time at South by Southwest. But after visiting Austin and finally getting to play Peter Pan together in January 2021, we decided it was time for an updated review. We were fortunate to get to meet owners Julio and Maggie this time and they even let us bring our pup Ruggles onto the course for some photo and video. This mid-20th century gem is located south of Downtown near the Auditorium Shores Park and Barton Springs, it’s a course that fits nicely in the heart of the action in this creative town.
Rating
Peter Pan fits the bill of the golden period of mini golf and its classic style offers a glimpse in to the history of the game we love. Few courses from this time remain and despite being 55 years old, it is impeccably maintained. The obstacles all have all been repainted by a local artist which enhances the “Keep Austin Weird” vibe. Game play is classic and fun, with shoot-throughs and pipe play. Austin is a city filled with incredible music, art and food culture; and for us, mini golf is high on the list of highlights for Texas’s capital city.
A Couple of Putts review of the East Course at Peter Pan in 2013
A Couple of Putts review of the West Course at Peter Pan in 2015
1207 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
Pros
Well maintained greens and obstacles
Kitschy 50s design mixed with contemporary, local artwork
Ability to BYOB on the course
Cons
None I can think of!
Nerdy Notes
- Two 18 hole Courses (East & West)
- East Course Par: 41. 5 Stroke limit
- Black rubber covered putters
- 18 holes per adult or child six and over: $8, 18 holes per child five and younger: $6
36 holes per adult and child six and over: $12, 36 holes per child five and younger: $10
additional 18 holes while on-site: $4 - Normal hours are 10am-10pm depending on the weather. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas. May close with minimal notice due to bad weather.
- Beverages welcome! “Feel free to bring a cooler, but no glass containers please.”
- Hosted filming of the Hardcore Mini Golf series in 2020, a goofy competitive mini golf show available online and created by Rooster Teeth
