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Miniature Golf
Miniature golf is also known as mini golf, midget golf, Putt-Putt golf, goony golf, goofy golf and probably other variants, as well. Miniature golf is a putting-only game played on "courses" usually consisting of convoluted or humourous obstacles (windmills, dinosaurs) and on surfaces that resemble green felt or artificial turf. The object, of course, is to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible. Below are miniature golf resources, including professional organizations.
Review: NabiscoWorld Mini-Golf
One of the most popular online mini golf games is NabiscoWorld Mini-Golf, and this is our review to it (which includes a link to the game itself).
Review: Candystand Mini Golf
This is another highly popular online mini golf game, and our review includes a link to go play the game.
History of Miniature Golf
This articles, from About.com's Inventors Guide, explores the origins of miniature golf.
Gallery of Miniature Golf Patents/Photos
The About.com Inventors Guide offers this gallery showing some of the patents that have been filed for miniature golf hole designs.
World Minigolf Sport Federation
This is the world governing body, so to speak, of miniature golf. The WMF organizes tournaments, keeps the rules and maintains a world rankings list, among other duties.
US ProMiniGolf Association
This American organization runs a professional tour of miniature golf tournaments, including national championships.
European Minigolfsport Federation
The EMF organizes miniature golf tournaments in Europe, including the European Championships, the Nations Cup and the European Cup.
MiniGolfPics.com
A Web site that offers thousands of photos of miniature golf players, teams, courses and tournaments, as well as a forum.