Matterhorn Mini Golf – Canton, CT

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Played on June 1, 2022
Reviewed by the Pink Putter

Matterhorn Mini Golf had been on our bucket list for many years. We first learned about this course as we watched the documentation of its conception and construction (circa 2015) on the mini golf documentary Through the Windmill that we were also a part of. In June of 2022, we headed back east to Connecticut to play in the Odetah Mini Golf Classic Tournament, and made Matterhorn our first stop of the trip (it just so happened to also be Mr. Tee’s birthday)!

Coming up on September 17, 2022 is the 6th Matterhorn International Pro-Am with a $900 cash purse. This tournament is part of the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA). If you live in the Connecticut area, we highly recommend you play in this one!

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There is no small detail that gets overlooked in this super Swiss-inspired mini golf course. From the skis lining the fence along the parking lot, the Swiss chalet clubhouse, the European-style toilets in the restrooms, the Swiss Swirl ice cream, the Swiss cheese door wedges, and the theming of all 18 holes plus a practice putting green (or should we say red and white), course owner Autumn Sutherland has created the ultimate homage to Switzerland through a mini golf course. Each hole is not only immaculately themed but also well designed in terms of variety and putting challenge. Larger thematic elements such as apples, goats, cows, Toblerone chocolate, mountain dogs, an oversized wedge of Swiss cheese, and the Matterhorn itself are cleverly integrated directly into the gameplay, culminating in a truly immersive round of mini golf.

Welcome to Matterhorn
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Practice putting green
Hole 1 – “Tell” Me Another
Hole 4 – You Can Ring My Bell
Hole 5 – Doggone It
Hole 6 – Atom Blaster
Pondering my path at Hole 8 – Mogul Mania
Hole 9 – Alpenhorn Blast
Hole 11 – Sweet Swales with view of the Matterhorn in the background
Hole 12 – Moo-vin On
Hole 13 – Der Wasserturm
Hole 15 – Lake it or Not
Hole 16 – Roger That
Hole 17 – Bank On It
Hole 18 – Meadow Meander
Cuckoo clock wall in the Chalet
Patio seating area
Mr. Tee’s low score of the day
Ski covered parking lot fence

Matterhorn Mini Golf website

10 Dyer Cemetery Rd, Canton, CT 06019

Pros
Fun and immersive theming with incredible attention to detail
Unique and challenging game play with themed obstacles integrated into the putting
Clean and well maintained
Added shade throughout the course
Swiss trivia signs scattered throughout the course

Cons
Can’t think of any that stand out!

Nerdy Notes

  • 18 holes, Par 45
  • Swiss flag practice putting green
  • Swiss Adventure Mini Golf….$11
    Juniors (6 and under)…………..$6
    Scorekeepers / Spectator………$6
    Replay……………………………….$6
    Play All Day………………………$20
  • Rubber covered putters
  • no flags in cups
  • 18th hole does not collect balls, but the bonus 19th plinko hole inside does
Scorecard

 

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