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Info On The Go is a family-friendly podcast for curious minds of all ages, delivering engaging stories and fascinating facts you can enjoy anywhere. The show covers history, science, space, technology, and everything in between, connecting the past to the world we live in today.

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The History of Putt-Putt Golf

November 19, 2025 • William and Kat • Episode 94

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Windmills, neon castles, and tiny bridges — miniature golf is more than a roadside attraction. From 19th-century garden games to glow-in-the-dark urban courses, the story of mini-golf is one of creativity, competition, and cultural evolution.

In this episode of Info On The Go, William and Kat trace the quirky, colorful journey of miniature golf — and how one North Carolina inventor turned it into a professional sport known worldwide as Putt-Putt.

Listeners will discover how the game began in 19th-century Scotland as a genteel pastime for women, how it swept across America during the 1920s rooftop craze, and how the Great Depression forced players to get creative with backyard “tin-can” courses. Then came the 1950s, when Don Clayton founded the official Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America, transforming mini-golf into a standardized, skill-based competition — complete with professional tournaments and televised championships.

From whimsical themed courses of the 1960s to today’s immersive, tech-driven mini-golf experiences, this episode explores how a simple putting game became a cultural icon and an enduring symbol of fun for all ages.

Thank You for listening and Stay curious,
Kat & William

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