Mini Golf Rules
Game Objective
The goal of mini golf is to get the ball into the hole using as few strokes as possible.
Stroke Order
- Each player takes turns hitting the ball.
- The player whose ball is farthest from the hole goes first.
Stroke Limit
- Each hole has a maximum number of strokes allowed (usually 6–7).
- If the ball is not holed within the allowed strokes, an additional penalty stroke is added to the total score.
Ball Position and Adjustment
- If the ball rolls out of bounds, it is returned to the nearest playable spot with a penalty stroke.
- If the ball stops near an obstacle and a stroke is not possible, it may be moved to the nearest free spot with minimal distance.
Overcoming Obstacles
- The ball must be played through all designated paths and obstacles.
- Skipping or incorrectly passing an obstacle may result in a penalty.
Scoring
- Each hole has a set number of strokes (par) expected to complete it.
- A player's final score is the total number of strokes across all holes.
- The player with the lowest total score wins.
Game Etiquette
- Players should follow general courtesy – wait for their turn and avoid disturbing others.
- Do not stand directly in another player's shot path.
- Honesty and respectful behavior are essential parts of mini golf.