Mini Golf in Las Vegas – The Good & The “Skippable”

Key Points:

• Twilight Zone by Monster at Horseshoe is the best value on the Strip at $11.95 per round.

• Swingers Crazy Golf at Mandalay Bay is a comparatively terrible value. My $30 round took just 17 minutes.

• Popstroke at Town Square is worth the trip. $35 for unlimited putting, and the course is fantastic.

“Variety” is the best word to describe mini golf options in Las Vegas, with courses designed to appeal to different demographics on the Strip and nearby.

There’s a little bit of everything. A club atmosphere, realistic putting surfaces, and blacklit illumination. Some are a great deal & experience… others, not so much.

I’ve played ’em all, and thought it’d be fun to give the lay of the land.

Mini Golf On The Strip

Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf at Horseshoe: Standing alone as the only mini golf course on the Strip, Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf doesn’t disappoint. Illuminated by blacklights, the entire course pops with glowing color, creating a unique visual experience.

Swingers at Mandalay Bay: An adult-only experience, Swingers offers 4 challenging, gorgeous, and genuinely fun courses.

I found Swingers to be underwhelming for the astronomical price of $30-$35 per 9-hole round, which took only 17 minutes to complete.

In addition to mini golf, Swingers offers a Carnival (an arcade), and a full food and drink menu. In total, my brother and I paid $200+ for 2 9-hole rounds, some carnival credits for both of us, a small pizza, and 2 frosty cocktails.

It’s fun, but a poor value.

Near the Strip

Kiss by Monster Mini Golf at Rio: Located off the Strip at Rio, Kiss by Monster Mini Golf is a feast for the eyes, just like their sister course at Horseshoe. Illuminated by blacklights, the course is better described as a work of art than a competitive experience.

While playing, you’ll be immersed in Kiss artwork, decor, and memorabilia while their hit soundtrack plays overhead.

I mean, where else are you going to be able to smack a putt up Gene Simmons’ tongue and into his mouth?

Admission costs $11.95 per person for 18 holes, and locals get a slight discount.

PopStroke at Times Square: In partnership with Tiger Woods, PopStroke has brought its innovative brand of mini golf to Town Square, just south of the Strip.

A unique twist on the classic game, PopStroke’s 2 separate 18-hole putting courses are built to play more like real golf with fairways, rough, and even bunkers.

My brother and I recently spent an afternoon here and found it to be a great deal. A day pass costs $30, but players can come and go and play as much as they want throughout the day.

It’s a great spot.

On top of the putting courses, Popstroke has a full bar & restaurant that is stocked with free yard games like cornhole, foosball, and more.

Similar Attractions to Mini Golf

Atomic Golf at STRAT: A concept similar to Topgolf, Atomic Golf has putting lanes that are a lot of fun.

You choose between a handful of games that are projected onto the putting surface. My favorite was called “Territory”, which tasks you with putting your ball into land masses to claim it as yours.

Topgolf: Found behind MGM Grand, Topgolf is like a driving range, but 100x more fun.

Intended as a social experience, players compete against each other in easy-to-understand games that test their accuracy as golfers.

In addition to golf, Topgolf has a 2-level pool that is free for anyone 21+ to access, 5 bars, a full menu, and numerous large screens to catch the game on.