Question 1

How do you keep score in mini golf?

Accepted Answer

Mini golf uses stroke play scoring — each time you hit the ball counts as one stroke. After completing each hole, you record how many strokes it took. Add all 18 holes together at the end and the player with the lowest total score wins. Most courses set a maximum of 6 or 7 strokes per hole so the game keeps moving.

Question 2

What is a good mini golf score for 18 holes?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the course par, but on a typical 18-hole course with a total par of 54, beginners usually score 60-75. Intermediate players often finish near par (54), and experienced players regularly score under par. A score of 45 or below is considered excellent by most standards.

Question 3

What's the difference between mini golf and putt-putt?

Accepted Answer

The terms are often used interchangeably in everyday speech. Technically, putt-putt refers to a specific franchise (Putt-Putt Golf) founded in 1954 in North Carolina, while mini golf and miniature golf are the broader category. Both involve putting a ball through obstacles and into a hole in as few strokes as possible.

Question 4

Do players need to download an app to use UGolf?

Accepted Answer

No download is needed. Players simply scan the QR code at the course with their phone camera, which opens UGolf instantly in the browser. It works on any modern smartphone — iPhone or Android — without creating an account.