Organization: The American University - University Computing Center
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1992 18:31:41 EDT
From: <MCGLONE@auvm.american.edu>
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject:    Miniature Golf Summary

A long time ago I posted that I was looking for a few good
miniature golf places around DC.  I want to thank all who have
responded, I even got a response from a former professional
miniature golfer!  I have not had a chance to try out any of
these places yet.  But, I am hoping to go soon!

Here is a summary of the responses I got.  I have included the
descriptions I received of the places as well.  If anyone knows
of any others, I am always interested!



Cameron Park Run  Eishenhower Road - $4, offers an interesting
               course -  not like PUTT-PUTT boring course, but
               it's more of a challenger..  It has a practice
               hole, a FREE game hole, $4 per person.  Accessible
               by Eisenhower Metro Cameron Run Regional Park.
               The park has a wave pool, water slide, mini golf
               course and batting cages.


Woody's        11308 Leesburg Pike -- Rt. 7 about 0.25 miles west
               of Rt. 193 near Reston.  Several Par 3's and 2's.
               $4.25 per  person.  It has sand traps, water
               hazards, and one hole in particular that has a
               stream running through the middle of it.  You have
               to putt the ball over the stream.  Woody's also
               has a driving range.

Putt-Putt      Twinbrook Parkway and Rockville Pike.  You get off
               the metro at Twinbrook, walk around the Holiday
               Inn to the Pike, go south 50 yards, and hang a
               right.  They have 3 18-hole courses.

Tom Mitchell's Golf Gridiron (?) It's a little far but I'd highly
               recommend the Monster in the Pines on Rte. 140
               (just past the expressway) on the way to
               Westminster, MD. I haven't been there in a while
               but I remember it as long and challenging.

Monty Golf     Located near College Park. It is off of University
               Blvd. between route 1 and Riggs Road (212).  From
               route 1 go west on University Blvd. After ~ 1
               mile, turn right onto Azalea (I think) and Monty
               Golf should be on your immediate right. If it's
               night you can't miss it; there are bright lights.
               They are open until 11 pm on weekends; I'm not
               sure how late in mid-week. Be aware that they are
               often crowded.  Monty Golf is great. There are 2
               18 hole courses. Along with normal "mini golf"
               stuff there are several holes in which you get to
               use a chipping wedge and "wack" away. These
               chipping holes have wire cages in appropriate
               positions to avoid accidents. This is the best I
               have found in the area. Also, there is a "disc"
               golf course not too far away. (That's frisbee golf
               to those who are wondering.)

Arlington Parks Dept. has a very nice mini golf and batting cage
about a mile east of Seven Corners, off of Wilson Blvd.  I have
heard that Arlington Parks Dept., has several of these setups
around.

The best and cheapest (cause it's run by NPS) place is at Haine's
Point.

There's a nice little miniature golf course in Watkins Park, just
east of DC's beltway off Central Avenue, before you get to Wild
World.  It's in the middle of the park, close to a carousel &
train ride.
From: Holly.Doyne@f172.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Holly Doyne)
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