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A Review oF

PuttsHACK iN tHe seAPoRt bY KAte RisPoLi

As someone whose summer go-to is always mini golf in Cape Cod, when I heard that there was an indoor mini golf course opening only 15 minutes away from my college dorm, I knew I had to check it out as soon as possible. Two days before my game, I booked a reservation online for me and two of my friends, typing in our names for the system, and that was that. When we arrived two days later, the big screens that decorated each of the mini golf holes already had our names up, ready to fill in our scores when we started playing. Talk about technology!

I’ll first preface my review by saying that unfortunately, I wasn’t able to try any of the food or drinks during this visit. Have no fear, though! I will be returning with the goal of trying a few drinks, checking out the menu, and typing up a review for our next issue! That being said, this review is strictly for mini golf.

I likely would have gotten a drink had I gone at night, but after 7:30 pm, Puttshack is closed to anyone under 21. I couldn’t leave one of my best friends behind, so we ended up going on a Saturday afternoon. A note: Saturday afternoons are INSANELY crowded. From little kids with their parents to groups of grown adults enjoying their day of, this place certainly has a little bit for everyone. Unfortunately, the heavy crowds meant the games moved along a bit slowly, so there was some standing around between holes. Then again, that may be perfect time to grab a drink and some apps!

Once the ball got rolling though and we were able to play, it was unlike any other mini golf game I had ever experienced. First, there’s no need for tiny pencils and score sheets: the computer keeps score for you. Second, this score keeping isn’t like regular mini golf. At Puttshack, it’s the highest score that wins the game, and when I say high, I mean point values in the hundreds. Bonus points come from holes in ones, or even just hitting your ball into a hole that is lit up bright green (and points are taken away for any bright red holes). overall raTINg: 8/10

While most mini golf courses are innovative and creative with their scenery, Puttshack was no exception. Holes were decorated with red solo cups and pool tables, with trivia games and musical instruments. No two holes are alike on a course. That being said, something great about Puttshack was the number of different courses throughout (Six that I could count!), allowing multiple groups to play at once without slowing down the game.

Moving away from the inside of this colorful place and towards some logistics, it is a bit on the pricey side when it comes to mini golf: $18 per person. While that may not deter you from playing once or twice, it definitely isn’t the kind of place that a college student can stop by every weekend for a game (unless they’re flaunting Daddy’s money, or are just really great at budgeting).

Once I have room in my own budget to head back, I absolutely will though, both for another round of golf, and to check out the menu. Make sure to pick up next month’s issue of The Nocturnal to read my review of the food and drinks, or even head to Puttshack yourself to try them!

PrIce: $$

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