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MONMOUTH MINI-GOLF OFFERS FUN FOR ALL AGES
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ant to put your putting skills to test at a place that provides laughs and memorable moments? Look no further than Puttskeeâs Mini-Golf, located next to the skate park in Monmouth. For the past decade and a half, Bob Klinsky has been tinkering with Puttskeeâs, and it may be better than ever before. It was more than 15 years ago that Klinsky opened Puttskeeâs Mini-Golf after noticing a need for an outdoor activity the whole family could enjoy together. He hasnât stopped improving the course since. âI want to make it challenging enough that
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people want to come back and beat their score,â Klinsky said. âOtherwise, they wonât come back.â The course features several unique obstacles, including miniature bridges, a modified basketball hoop and holes surrounded by two steep hills. If a particular challenge looks a little too daunting, fear not. Each hole offers multiple paths, ensuring each round is different than the last. And the âcourse rulesâ are there to make sure everyone â from the person just picking up a putter to the experienced golfer â has a blast. And itâs not just families who drop by. Every-
one from kids learning to putt for the first time to a group of friends looking to settle a score can be seen on any given day. âWe had a group of high school kids come out here for their prom,â Klinsky said. âThey took a photo and played the course all dressed in their formal wear.â At only $3 per person, this is an affordable activity the entire family can experience together. Puttskeeâs is open seven days a week and operates during the summer. Operating hours are dependent on weather, so call ahead or check on the courseâs website: www.puttskeesminigolf.com.
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