Bison Creek Miniature Golf – Buffalo, MN

Played on August 1, 2020

Reviewed by the Pink Putter

Towards the end of the pandemic summer of 2020, we took a short day trip out to Buffalo, MN to play Bison Creek.

Rating

This classic Harris style course is part of a larger complex called Huikko’s Bowl and is located behind the parking lot behind the bowling alley. The course itself is clean and fairly well maintained. There is a central waterfall and cave with the main feature being the giant buffalo sculpture standing on top. Small ponds and rivers trickle throughout the course. While the game play is fairly straightforward, some holes have elements like rock obstacles, hills, water play or a figure 8 to add some challenge. Two custom bowling-themed benches sit on the course at hole 1 and near hole 9 that add an extra element of fun. There are also a few store bought lawn ornaments and trinkets set in hazard areas. The turf was a bit worn and the course isn’t unique, but it’s one of the few in the area.

Sign and bowling building from the main road.

Mr. Tee posing on the giant bowling shoe bench near Hole 1

View of the central water feature and buffalo statue

Mr. Tee traverses the bridge at the water play hole

Waiting for my ball to roll out of the log

Central pond near the start/finish of the course

Scenic marsh area behind part of the course

Bison Creek Mini Golf website

Pros
Central waterfall and cave with giant buffalo statue
Fun custom benches and small decorations added to course
Varied game play

Cons
Like many of the Harris courses we’ve played before
Turf is worn in some areas

Nerdy Notes

18 holes, no par
Classic Harris designed course
$8.00 for adults and $6.00 for children 12 and under. Daily unlimited golf for just $10.00
Bowling alley and volley ball on premise