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Red Putter Mini Golf
Categories: Active Life Amusement Parks Active Life Mini Golf Amusement Parks, Mini Golf [Edit]
10404 WaterEphraim, WI 54211
(920) 854-5114
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
11 reviews for Red Putter Mini Golf
11 reviews in English
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Review from Courtney W.
Chicago, IL
11/12/2011
I don't normally review non-food locations but I'll make an exception for the Red Putter. Let me make this perfectly clear, I hate miniature golf. I don't understand any part of it and it makes me want to roll my eyes every single time someone mentions it. That being said, I was on vacation in a new place and wanted to get the full experience, so of course I completely agreed to do it (with reservations). So we rolled on up to this place, it came high recommended and it was right next to our hotel, and it looked home-grown and fabulous. The man with the bowler hat, who is always there I am told, was so friendly and genuine. There was a wedding going on at one of the holes but no one was freaking out, they just worked around it and had a great time. Every single hole was unique and the price was just right for the quality. Nothing about this place is hokey, no, not even the giant rocking chair at the entrance (that of course I took a picture while sitting in). We had a bunch of laughs along the way and I actually learned some technique (some of the holes are quite challenging for those of us that scoff at the sport in general). Upon leaving, we did not receive a free game because we sucked but I did appreciate that it was all on the honors system. If this had been in Chicago, they would have needed like three different forms of evidence showing that the ball did indeed go in the hole. They even have competitions as to who can complete the course in the fewest strokes in a given amount of time. How cool is that? We didn't win a free round but when we went up to the bowler hat man, he handed us three "consolation" prizes: three rubber duck keychains. And yes, I do still have the key chain. I can't wait to come back!
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Review from Amanda M.
Milwaukee, WI
8/18/2011
Of course I have a very special place in my heart for the Red Putter, considering my great aunt and uncle designed and built this place from scratch back in '74. It's no longer owned by my family but the new owner is wonderful (every review refers to him) and my grandmother worked for him for many years. The Red Putter is quaint and adorable like everyone says. It represents everything that is just great about Ephraim and "old school" door County. I loved coming as a grown up with my two sons. I know they will start to remember it just as fondly as I remember my times going there as a kid. You could see so many families having fun there. Just great. I highly recommend that you go. 4 bucks and half price if you are under 6! Can't beat it.
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Review from Collin D.
Santa Barbara, CA
5/24/2011
This old man knows how to run a mini golf course, its "where the pros play". Each hole has a classic theme and every hole is fun (especially when ur brother's ball gets hit 5 times by the swinging log). Best 4 bucks I ever spent! Just make sure to bring your camara because there are many photo ops.
One day I will be back to win the red jacket at the players championship! -
Review from Molly I.
Madison, WI
8/7/2011
Mini golf as you remember from your childhood. Pass on the tradition of putting through a lighthouse while trying to miss the drawbridge opening.
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Review from Jocelyn S.
Chicago, IL
7/16/2009
I hate regular golf but love mini golf. Something about that token rotating windmill on the last hole pulls at my heart strings.
I had an extreme desire for mini golf while in Door County on 4th of July weekend and this place happened to be across from our hotel.
The owner is so nice, I wish he was my grandpa and he would open a mini golf course in my backyard. It was $4 a person to golf and he tipped us off and let us know our hotel had coupons - so it was $2 a person. They are practically paying you to play on their course. And if you play a second game - which we did, its a dollar off.
The place was well maintained, the owner (who is their entire staff) is the sweetest, and its definitely worth the money.
I would go as far as to say if I was shrunken down to munchen size ala Honey I Shrunk the kids, I would live on this mini golf course. Its that adorable. -
Review from karen p.
7/28/2009
The Red Putter - an institution!
I just experienced Red Putter last week. As others have said, the price is right ($4 per game), the owner is so nice and the M&M guessing (one jar given away per week) is a challenge. My boyfriend's family has an annual Red Putter tournament where the winner gets bragging rights and gets to keep the M&M jar if someone wins it (they won one last year).
I gotta say that the props are somewhat corny (the old lady in the shoe is "losing" her makeup and the badger on the 3rd hole is downright ugly) but it's still tons of fun. -
Review from Josiah L.
Milwaukee, WI
8/15/2008
Simply amazing putt putt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Owned and operated by the same gentleman for over 40 years, this is THE place to mini-golf in Door County. He is REALLY nice and open late- until 11pm I think.
Friendly, CHEAP ($4) a round, and still challenging, you will NOT be disappointed. He offers candy for .50 and soda. He allows beer to be carried in.
This is where the locals go, why pay more for crowded, crappy courses? You'll find it on the highway (42) north of Ephraim. If you see the Red Barn Shops, you've gone too far.
CHECK IT OUT! -
Review from Alfred W.
Cedarburg, WI
8/27/2010
This is our all time favorite mini golf course. It is quaint and cute.
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Review from Dan J.
Minneapolis, MN
8/18/2010 1 photo
$12 well spent for a hour of fun for a family of four.
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Review from C B.
Chicago, IL
8/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
Since 1974. Can't beat $4 for 18 holes anymore. Classic course with cute rhymes on each hole. We even had a game of giant checkers afterwards. And the most friendly older man operating the course.
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Review from Laura S.
Chicago, IL
10/24/2009
THIS is the BEST mini golf in Door County! It is the most creative!
The place is run by this elfish, twinkly guy who was wearing a bowler's hat today! If you get a hole-in-one on either the third OR sixth hole, you get a FREE GAME! When I got a hole-in-one on the third hole, my husband and I were reallly loud and high-fived and it was like the manager just magically appeared out of nowhere with the bright red free game pass RIGHT AWAY and then disappeared suddenly too...
I reallly loved the waterfalls and the little "elf village" and this tea party-type thing that was going on with the dolls and lady mannequin in the house by the front--there is also this GIGANTIC rocking horse towards the front of the establishment--he also has over-sized checker and chess games set up outside so you can hang out--at one point on the course you will find crayons on a stand and then on the next stand later on, there is chalk and a little board to draw on--perfect for kids that are waiting their turn (or me!) -- and the poems/riddles at each hole give you hints on how to play that hole--truly adorable - I have never laughed so much at a mini golf course!!!
