Welcome to
Putt-Putt Clash 2025
What is Putt-Putt Clash?
It's the annual competition to build the best mini-golf hole, now in it's 4th year!The idea came from a simple desire to play more mini-golf. We want to give local builders, creatives, and artists a fun way to show off their skills and ideas (that could be you), and then enjoy a super fun day of playing mini-golf with the community.
Past Builds - The Gallery of Inspiration
What is Putt-Putt Clash?
We think the design space of a mini-golf hole is a wonderful blank slate waiting to be filled. There are so many fun and interesting themes and obstacles you can create for a ball and a putter. We wanted to see that creativity, and then let the community experience it!What, When, & Where?
The unique locally-made courses will set up Saturday July 26th.
Open play is from Noon to 8pm.A $10 ticket gets a player a golf ball, putter, score card, and a ballot. Kids under 5 play for free.After playing each hole, players vote for their favorite! Voting will close at 7:30pm Saturday. After counting the votes, we’ll announce the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners - $500, $200, & $100 respectively.
We can’t wait to see you there!
May the best hole win, and everyone else have a blast!
How to Participate
ENTRY IS FREE!
Email your submission to [email protected]Your submission should include your name (or names of team members), a contact cell phone number, and the elevator pitch for your course concept. Please review the Design Rules before submitting. Also, if you’d like, include a brief description of your personal background.Don’t worry if you don’t have a fully thought out idea. We know the creative process is messy, things change and inspiration is found mid-journey.We will reach out within a few days to let you know your submission has been accepted, and to provide additional information.Submissions are capped at 18 holes, and will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis, so don’t wait!Holes are to be delivered and set-up at the event location the evening prior or morning of before noon.Every course will receive a cash rebate on completion of the event, as a thank you for your contribution and to offset your material and time commitments. (Amount is based on the ticket sales, after prize money deduction, divided evenly amongst all holes)
Design Rules
1. SIZE: The course must fit within a 8ft x 16ft footprint.2. SAFETY: Please consider the safety of the players and spectators. No ball launching contraptions.3. START & FINISH: Have a clear location(s) to tee off and final hole(s).4. POWER: No generators or air compressors allowed. Powered devices are permitted, but must be battery or human powered.
Design Suggestions
Construction materials - This is a great use for scrap materials. Please consider using materials that are already headed for the landfill. Browse a building thrift store for ideas, scavenge pallets, look for construction waste, etc. Carpet is a good alternative to synthetic turf.Color and theme - The setting, props, and scenery contribute significantly to a player’s experience. Do not underestimate the power of a paint job and a theme!Not too difficult - Consider making hazards that greatly reward skilled shots, but don’t harshly punish bad ones. Think shortcuts.Human friendly - Make your course walkable, and durable enough for 1 day of use.Test your hole - Play your course to troubleshoot it before the event begins. Can a ball easily go off the course in normal play? Can the ball get stuck anywhere that is irretrievable?Square feet - You don’t need to completely fill the 8’x16’ footprint. Compact and feature rich is better than large with sporadic features. Make an L shape, a long narrow course, or other interesting shape that exists within the bounds.