Monster Mini Golf – Round Rock, TX

Played February 26, 2022 & April 19, 2022

Feels fitting to finally review this course the week of South by Southwest (SXSW). I found myself in the wonderful city of Austin last February on a rainy day and was provided with an excellent excuse to explore the indoor options in the area. After playing the lackluster black light course at Main Event, I headed further north to visit the local Monster Mini Golf course.

Rating

I have yet to play a Monster Mini Golf course which has been a letdown. This was the 5th of the franchise that I had played to date. The consistency of these monster-themed black light mini golf courses is impressive especially given the varied quality of other family-friendly franchised mini golf courses in the US. In line with the other Monster Mini Golf franchises, this course had local nods to popular culture and historical figures from the Austin area made out to be cartoon characters. Elijah Wood, The Undertaker, Sandra Bullock, Willie Nelson, Steven F. Austin, and others all adorn the walls surrounding the exterior of the course. I’ve seen identical versions of the animatronic characters and obstacles on other courses in the chain but I still find them to be well-made and utilized throughout the course. It’s probably why I revisited this course on a later visit to the area with Pat of The Putting Penguin and Highlighter in April. You can find Pat’s review of the course on the Putting Penguin. If you’re looking for a consistently good indoor mini golf experience, you can’t go wrong with Monster Mini Golf.

Even the non-entrance door wraps are well done

Pat kicks off the round and my 2nd visit to this course

Black light makes for tough selfie photos but this turned out ok?

Glance at part of the front 9 and the DJ booth

Gotta play the right angles to ace this hole or set up a deuce

Scary characters on the mini golf course

Highlighter aiming through the obstacle to the cup

Pat hoping for a good kick off the wall on the other side of the wishing well

Highlighter finishing up as the nearby animatronic characters rest

Classic Glow-zo clown hole that serves as the final hole for most of the courses in the chain

Few of the choice murals. Willie Nelson meets Road Warrior and Robert Plant

Taking tree and a reminder it’s putting, not driving

Homage to the Texas Longhorns football team

Monster Mini Golf Round Rock Website

3916 Gattis School Road Round Rock, TX 78664

Pro

Fun, spooky theming with lots of details
DJ booth and customer engagement with giveaways
Custom murals, animatronics, and riddles focused on local culture and history
Obstacles, loop, passageways, and volcano cups add to game play challenge
Clean and well-maintained

Cons

Relatively flat gameplay

Black light can be hard on the eyes for some

Nerdy Notes

18 Hole. Par 45.
Monster Scoring rubric: 40-49 = Astronomical Ace, 50-59=Monster Master, 60-69=Cool Creature, 70-79=Sandman
$12 Adults / Taller than Monster character near desk | $10 Children shorter than Monster character near desk | Free for people shorter than the shortest character | Seniors, Military, College Students: $11.00 (With valid ID)
No flags in cups
Rubber covered putters and colored ball options that show up well in black light
$35 for a 3-month seasonal draft | $100 Annual Pass (valid for a full year)
Additional attractions include laser maze, arcade games, virtual reality and laser tag
In 2023, it was announced that Monster Mini Golf Founders are selling the larger company to franchisees.