Blue Lagoon Mini Golf – Rochester, MN

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Played April 27, 2025. Visited in October & November 2024

Reviewed by Mr. Tee

Our work on a mini golf project with the Rochester Art Center took us down to the city of Rochester several times in 2024 and 2025. A friend in the mini golf world had let us know about a new course opening in the area, and we were excited to see that there would be a permanent option set to open. Our first stop was on a chilly late October day to just see how it looked. We took photos of the course, and I left our business card because I saw the course had security cameras. I connected with the course owners who permitted me to play the course later in November, on the day I was traveling down there for the opening of the artist-designed course. The Pink Putter couldn’t make that trip, so we revisited the course when they were open to the public at large in April, and we enjoyed a nice round together, followed by some ice cream in the clubhouse and conversations with the owners.

Rating

The courses built by the Harris company are always solid. Their newer course builds, like the ones we’ve played at Salty Seagull and Rogue Eagle, use smoother bricks that make for better gameplay and give a sharper aesthetic to the course. The layout of the holes on the course includes a few shoot-throughs, jumps, rock obstacles, and water hazards. The snacks in the clubhouse, including ice cream, and the little area set up for cornhole, give it a nice cozy feel. I noticed on their website that they are hosting doubles leagues, and I love seeing courses enjoy the public in friendly competitions. This is the best option for mini golf in Rochester, Minnesota and definitely worth a stop if you’re through the area.

Photo of me during my first visit. Probably caught on the security cameras.
Full layout of the course
Clean and simple layout like all Harris courses
Robin teeing off next to the standard Harris rules sign
Cleaning up a long 2nd putt on #1
Hole view of the shoot-through on #2
You can see the subtle shift in elevation on the hole
Another shift in elevation with rock landscaping behind the hole
Over the bridge or through the shoot-through to the left
Another view of this hole
Taking a ride through the water to the cup. Usually the best path on these holes.
Aces are rare when you hit into the waterway
Big jump on #12
Other side of the jump
Water bright shining sun and clear blue water always makes for a nice day of mini golf
Navigating the obstacles and avoiding the water
Fun wallpaper in the clubhouse

Blue Lagoon Mini Golf Website

6255 34th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Comments

Newer Harris course build
Smoother bricking makes for slightly better rebound shots
Solid layout
Cozy clubhouse with snacks

Nerdy Notes

  • 18 Holes. Par 45
  • 2026 Pricing: Regular (Age 12+) $10 +Tax | Senior (62+) or Veterans $9 | Child (Age 4-11) $8 | Child (3 and Under) FREE
  • Opened October 2024
  • Seasonal course – likely April to October depending on when the snow goes away
  • Variety of snacks, including pizza and ice cream
  • Hosting a doubles league and treasure hunt during the 2026 summer season

 

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