–1 a.m., Saturdays 11–1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–midnight 1201 18th St., Denver, 72.This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Mondays–Thursdays 4 p.m.–midnight, Friday 4 p.m. Green fees are $11 for nine holes or $19 for 18 holes. 3120 Uinta St., Denver, 72.Īt Urban Putt, entry is restricted to adults 21 and older after 8 p.m. 112, Fort Collins, 97.Īt Punch Bowl Social Stapleton, 18 holes costs $10. Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–midnight 244 N. A nine-hole round of golf costs $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for kids 12 and under. If you go: At Old Town Putt, entry is restricted to adults after 8 p.m. “ is meant to stand out, to be an experience that people will want to come back for because it is unusual and wonderful.”īecause adults deserve a little bit of wonderful, too. “We are working hard to play with people’s perceptions and put them into a space that takes them out of their normal existence,” Fox says. I think people also really appreciate artful activities, things that give them something fun to do that does not simply revolve around sitting on a bar stool.”īuilt by a creative team including metalworkers, electromechanical experts, 3-D modelers, sound wizards, game designers/software gurus, and mural artist-in-residence John Ramirez, players will encounter a steampunk-inspired submarine, an overgrown octopus, and an interstellar visitor on the golf course, as well as six holes inspired by Colorado landmarks and locations like the Capital Building, Denver International Airport, and Red Rocks. “This is a city of people who appreciate joy and wonder,” Fox says. Owner Steve Fox opened the first Urban Putt in San Francisco in 2014 Denver seemed like a natural choice for a second location. Located in the former Old Spaghetti Factory space on 18th Street, Urban Putt includes an expansive bar area, plenty of dining tables, the iconic streetcar from the space’s previous tenants, and an 18-hole mini golf course that is anything but “mini.” Motion-activated and virtual reality elements elevate the experience to something more akin to wandering through a movie set. Photo courtesy of Punch Bowl Socialīut the pièce de résistance in the Front Range mini golf game is Urban Putt, which opens today. Order the “Punch of the Month” or an adult (read, spiked) milkshake to stay “hydrated” while you play. Spread over the 14,000-square-foot patio, the Putt Club’s 18 holes are easy enough for beginners but include a few challenges for veteran putters too. It’s also the only outdoor mini golf course for the Punch Bowl Social brand. The course at the Putt Club, which opened in June, has an aesthetic that incorporates elements of the neighborhood’s aviation history. Punch Bowl Social in Stapleton also added mini golf to its expansive offering of games (which includes bowling, ping pong, shuffleboard, and karaoke) for kids and kids-at-heart. We’re getting that vibe of people feeling like it’s their place and that’s really cool.” “I think it just adds an element of entertainment to the social atmosphere that people are looking for,” Snell says. Dana Snell, who opened Old Town Putt with his wife Nora, said that they’ve gotten a great response to the business and already have guests who are coming back multiple times and bringing friends and groups. Custom holes include musical elements like that gong and a stair-step keyboard. Old Town Putt, which opened this past May, has a nine-hole course that is entirely indoors (making it easy to enjoy even in inclement weather). That's only $1 per issue! Subscribe Today » Now grownups can get in on the fun, complete with adult libations to help-or hinder-your handicap. However, as recent openings illustrate, mini golf isn’t just for kids anymore. ![]() Many offshoots of the popular game have sprung up since then-you’d be hard-pressed to visit a beach town in Florida or a ski resort in Colorado during the summer that doesn’t sport a version of the game. Putt-Putt, the world’s first and only copyrighted and branded miniature golf game, was founded in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1954. A satisfying “booonnng” reverberates amidst the chatter. Another group of men are farther along the course, aiming towards the gong that serves as a bull’s eye backstop to the hole. A group of giggling young women grab putters and balls and head to the first hole, frozen cocktails in hand. It’s a Thursday evening in Fort Collins and Old Town Putt, an indoor miniature golf course and bar located in the Exchange, is a lively scene. The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado.
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