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Accolade All Time Favourites Accolade (Artech Digital Entertainments; Sculptured Software; Distinctive Software; Mirrorsmiths) UK 1990

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Mini putt??

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Putt putt date night was a hole in one!

So grateful to have someone who knows how to cheer me up even on my bad days!!

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The Mini Putt Date

Looking for a low-key, fun date idea for you and your special someone? Well you’ve come to the right blog post, because today I'm bringing you my take on one of the oldest (and often forgotten) date ideas of all time. No caddie required. 

The Date

There’s not too much to say about this one, it’s mini putt! (or mini golf if you are so inclined). You and your date are going to go through the course, usually 18 holes or less, and putt your way to victory. But before we get to spicing this date up, let's talk about what makes it such a great idea in the first place (especially for first dates). For one, its pretty uncommon. Like I've mentioned in other blog posts, first dates usually consist of three vanilla ideas: coffee, dinner, and the movies. And while I’ve written about how to make all of these feel not so vanilla, starting off with something like mini putt already awards you brownie points for originality. I mean, they're really a dying breed (at least where I live) so you're already off to a good start if you have one in your local area. What I personally like about this idea is that it’s incredibly fun. You don't have to be on the PGA tour to enjoy yourself, because usually both parties will be pretty bad. So no pressure to perform well. Plus the crazy courses/obstacles make getting a good score pretty difficult, and that’s a good thing! Being bad at the game immediately brings down the intensity, which can quickly break the awkward tension most dates are plagued with. Also, you have the opportunity to continue the date after the putting is over, allowing for more time to get to know each other. It’s really a win-win. 

Ace in the hole

Now that we know mini putt is a great option, let’s talk about the different courses you can go to. If you have both outdoor and indoor courses available to you, you're in luck. However, for most of us there's only one option out there. Outside courses make it kind of difficult to plan, since the weather has to be decent. But inside, inside (especially glow in the dark) is a whole different story altogether. This would be my preferred course if I had to choose because it can be a lot more fun. For starters, when your date asks where you want to go all you need to say is “it’s a surprise, just make sure you wear clothes that glow in the dark”. They’ll immediately be intrigued by your mysteriousness, pondering all the different places you could be going. The inside courses also have more exciting holes and a more interesting aesthetic, so I definitely recommend it!

Now you could go through the whole game as any normal person would. Putt through each hole, try to reach par, and see who comes out on top. If you want to do this, there's nothing wrong with that! You could even add a little wager for whoever wins. Something along the lines of “whoever loses has to pay for ice cream right after”. Its a great segway into a date continuation or even date #2. However, if you're looking for that good ol’ Dates101 spin, here it is. I’m going to present to you 18 unique rules you two must follow for every hole. You don't have to follow in the order that I present them, as I recommend picking them at random during your match. (random number generator, guess a number, numbers out of a hat??) Ok, that last one is a tad too extra....but you can do it if you want! And of course feel free to write some of your own. Heres my 18 rules to follow, one for each hole.

#1 Putt with your eyes closed.

#2 Switch your arms (if you're a lefty, putt right, if you're a righty putt left).

#3 Putt with your shoes.

#4 Look at your date each time you putt.

#5 Pretend your club is a pool cue, and use the top of the putter only.

#6 Putt without ever touching the ground (stand on the sidelines/obstacles/etc.)

#7 Putt in-between your legs.

#8 Switch balls after every shot (putt where your date’s ball ends up).

#9 Putt backwards. 

#10 Putt with the skinny part of your club.

#11 Switch clubs and balls for this hole.

#12 Reverse! (start at the end of the hole and putt towards the start).

#13 Record the hole and post on social media.

#14 Be a cliche (all swings must be done with you behind your date showing them how to properly putt and vice versa).

#15 Putt with your hands only, no club.

#16 You must complete this hole while lip singing to your favourite song.

#17 Score this hole as a hole in one, as long as your ball doesn't ever touch the sides or obstacles. 

#18 This hole must be completed while holding your dates hand for the whole entire hole (one hand on the club). 

Wrap Up

This could very well be the most fun you're ever had on a first, second, or even fifth date. Once that awkward barrier falls, it’s down for good. Which means you two can actually be yourselves! In the end that's all I want for you and your date; to be comfortable with one another. Act goofy, and have genuine side splitting fun to make those unforgettable memories. And if you come up with some other cool putt rues I would love to hear them! Who says you can’t do a double round right? 

Remember, make every date a story.

-Dates101   

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UK 1990

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Mini-Putt Showdown Organizing Tournaments with Friends

Get ready to tee off with your buddies! Organizing mini-putt tournaments is a fantastic way to challenge your golfing skills and create unforgettable memories. From hole-in-one triumphs to friendly rivalries, share your favorite moments from your mini-putt showdowns here!

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Some of my favourite artists are the people who paint the glow in the dark mini putt places. This one was so good, even a group of 7 reference!