The economics of mini golf: Industry revenues are estimated at over $2 billion annually

Published July 12, 2024 5:00am ET



“That’s the smarter thing to do. I’m going to do the dumb thing, and I’m committing to it,” YouTube mini-golf star Brooks Holt declared on the 15th hole of the Bear Rock Junction mini-golf course in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania.

His co-host, opponent, and long-term girlfriend, Elisha Helton, had laid up a shot on that hole to avoid the water hazard. Holt aimed instead for the back of the hole, fired, and somehow avoided landing the ball in the drink.

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