How many holes is mini golf?
A standard mini golf course has 18 holes. Of the 182 venues in our listings that state a hole count, 119 (65%) have 18-hole courses and 38 (21%) have 9-hole courses, 29 of those indoors. 55 venues have two or more courses on one site, so you can play 36 holes or more in a visit.
By the Range and Putt editorial team. Published November 12, 2026, updated November 12, 2026. Figures are recalculated from our listings whenever they change.
Hole counts at the venues we list
| Holes | Venues | Share | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 38 | 21% | Arena Sports Mill Creek and Arroyo Seco Golf Course |
| 18 | 119 | 65% | Adventure Landing Dallas and AllGolf at CB Smith Park |
| 19 | 3 | 2% | Rocky Gorge 4 Seasons Golf Fairway and Subpar Miniature Golf Alameda |
| 21 | 1 | 1% | Pecan Lake Entertainment |
| 27 | 8 | 4% | Cancun Lagoon and Holey Moley Austin |
| 36 | 13 | 7% | Aqua Golf and Congo River Golf |
The count is the one each venue states. Where a venue has several courses, some give the holes per course and some the total, and the listing says which. 46 venues do not state a count. Figures come from the 228 mini golf venues listed on Range and Putt, each checked against the venue's own website or operator, most recently in November 2026.
Why some courses have 9 holes
Nine-hole courses are mostly an indoor format. 29 of the 66 indoor venues we list have 9-hole courses. Putting bars such as Puttery let you play two or three different 9-hole courses in one visit.
Venues with more than one course
55 venues have two or more courses, including Adventure Landing Dallas, AllGolf at CB Smith Park, Aqua Golf, Castles N' Coasters and City Putt. 11 venues list a reduced price for a second round; see how much mini golf costs.
How long 18 holes takes
About 45 minutes to an hour, according to course operators. See how long a round of mini golf takes.
Find a course
Each city page shows the number of holes at every venue: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Myrtle Beach, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa and Washington.
Related questions
Is mini golf 9 or 18 holes?
Usually 18. 119 of the 182 venues on Range and Putt that state a count have 18-hole courses, and 38 have 9-hole courses.
Can you play just 9 holes of mini golf?
At venues with 9-hole courses, yes, and some 18-hole courses also sell a 9-hole round. The price list on each listing shows the options.
Sources
- Range and Putt listings: 228 mini golf venues, each checked against the venue's own website or operator, most recently November 12, 2026. Each listing links to its own sources.
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