Mini Golf & Adventure Golf Course

Operate miniature golf course with themed holes and attractions

Startup Cost
$150,000-$1,000,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
18-36 months
Profit Potential
$17,000-$100,000/month

Overview

Mini golf courses generate $200,000-$1,200,000 annually with 50-70% margins.

In 2025, experiential mini golf and adventure themes popular.

Revenue from mini golf rounds ($8-$15 per person), birthday parties ($250-$600), group events and outings ($500-$2,000), food and beverages, and seasonal attractions.

Services include themed mini golf course (18 holes), birthday party packages, group outings and team building, seasonal events (haunted golf), food service and snacks, and additional attractions (arcade, ice cream).

Successful courses create Instagram-worthy themed holes, maintain immaculate grounds, target families and date nights, host events and tournaments, and operate seasonally or year-round.

Families and groups as clients.

Marketing through tourism, social media, schools, party planning, local attractions, and seasonal campaigns.

Required Skills

  • Course Design
  • Landscaping
  • Facility Management
  • Event Planning
  • Seasonal Operations
  • Customer Service

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Broad appeal for families and groups
  • High margins on admissions
  • Can create unique themed experiences
  • Birthday parties steady revenue
  • Additional revenue from food and arcade

Cons

  • Weather-dependent if outdoor
  • Seasonal revenue in many climates
  • High initial construction costs
  • Landscape and course maintenance
  • Competition from other attractions

How to Get Started

  1. Design themed mini golf course concept
  2. Secure land or indoor space
  3. Construct mini golf course and attractions
  4. Develop party packages and pricing
  5. Market to families and tourist attractions
  6. Host events and seasonal promotions
  7. Maintain course and landscape regularly

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