Key Points:
- PopStroke is a mini-golf concept created in partnership with Tiger Woods at Town Square.
- The Las Vegas location has 2 separate 18-hole courses, and you can play all day for one flat fee.
- I found it to be a great experience and a compelling value.
PopStroke, a mini-golf concept backed by Tiger Woods, recently opened at Town Square south of the Las Vegas Strip and my brother and I finally had a chance to scope it out.
Cost & Check-In
An adult day pass costs $35 (weekdays) or $40 (weekends) which sounded spendy until I learned it covers all the mini-golf you can play throughout the day.
It’s like a putting AYCE buffet.
PopStroke Gameplay
What sets this venue apart from other mini-golf options in Vegas is that it looks and plays like an actual golf course.
No gimmicky clowns spitting your ball back at you, no windmills, no ramps or loop to loops – Just pure putting on a challenging course with plenty of undulations to read.
Trust me.. there’s a LOT of break to read.
It’s a cool concept that hardcore golfers will enjoy as well as amateurs.
Notably, PopStroke offers 2 separate 18-hole courses. One easy, and one hard. Your day pass gives you access to both.
The course is constructed of turf in lieu of real grass. Each hole has a “fairway” that plays like a traditional golf green.
The fairway is lined with “rough” or longer grass, and each hole has “bunkers,” which look like sand but are fluffy white turf. Most holes also have big rocks built into them that are to be avoided.
Lining most holes is a little “wrinkle”, or hill that helps keep your ball in play (like bumpers in bowling).
You can score your game manually, or use the PopStroke app. If you use the app, high scores are posted on one of two leaderboards lining the complex – A fun twist.
Another nice touch, each hole marker has 4 slots to set your drink of choice.
The only qualm I had with gameplay at PopStroke was our proximity to the airport… meaning a jet screamed by at a low altitude overhead every 7 or so minutes forcing us to pause our conversation.
The course itself is gorgeous, and the gameplay is quite a bit of fun. As it wasn’t crowded, we were able to take our time and never felt rushed.
A fun novelty, you even get to keep your Taylor Made ball at the end of the round.
Food & Drink
The experience at PopStroke extends beyond mini-golf though, as they serve a full menu with items like wings, nachos, tacos, burgers, and steak. There’s even a kid’s menu.
The restaurant area even has a collection of free yard games like Connect 4, cornhole, foosball, and ping pong making the venue an even more compelling value.
They even have a small outdoor playground for younger kids.
Additionally, there are two bars, one in the clubhouse and one on the course, that can keep you hydrated throughout the round, and draft beer options (16oz) start at a reasonable $6.50.
The Verdict: Is PopStroke Worth a Visit?
While located away from the Strip, I loved my experience at PopStroke and would encourage you to make the trip if you’re on the fence.
You can grab an Uber, or take the Deuce Bus (which runs up and down the Strip) to and from the venue.
Although the $35-$40 price tag is steep, the all-you-can-play nature of the course makes this a compelling value for folks who want to hang out for a while and sip some reasonably priced beers.
I also appreciated the free yard games. Nothing gets my blood boiling more than gambling ungodly sums of money on foosball with my brother.
Between the mini-golf, yard games, restaurant, playground, and bars, this is a place you could spend a good chunk of time at.
My brother and I evaluated this alongside the new Swingers “Crazy Golf” at Mandalay Bay, and the value proposition wasn’t even close – PopStroke was the winner.
It’s aesthetically pleasing, challenging, and a lot of fun.
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Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.