Se trata de un juego que posee unas variantes como sus característicos obstáculos intencionados con los que se consigue dificultad y diversión. Por lo tanto el minigolf es un deporte a escala derivado del golf convencional.
Por lo general los campos de minigolf se constituyen por pequeñas áreas, con la intención de disminuir la exigencia física de este deporte. Como hemos mecionado con anterioridad estas áreas cuentan con una serie de obstáculos que conviernen el minigolf en un deporte sumamente entretenido.
En cuanto a las reglas, debemos tener en cuenta que se basan en las mismas relgas del golf tradicional. La bola solo puede ser golpeada con el stick, que suele ser el mismo para todos los hoyos. Los participantes se turnan intentándo colar la bola en el hoyo en el menor número de golpes posibles. Una vez se haya jugano en todos los hoyos se suman los golpes utilizados por cada participante y el ganador será el que haya conseguido el menor número de golpeos para acabar el circuito.
La organización internacional que vela por este deporte es el World Minigolf Sport Federation.
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Mini golf, also known as miniature golf and the generalized
trademark Putt-Putt, is a sports modeled after the life-size sport of
the same name. Created in Scotland in the early 1900s as a way for women
to enjoy golf in a more "feminine manner," the game quickly became a
favorite among movie stars and celebrities. The first miniature golf
course in America was Thistle Dhu or "This'll Do." It opened in 1916 in
Pinehurst, North Carolina, as a tribute to the Louvre's Tuileries
Garden, complete with sculptures, fountains, and elaborated terraces.
The original courses, however, were simple flat landscapes that look
very different to those associated with the sport today.
It wasn't until the early 1920s that mini golf took off, partly thanks to the invention of "artificial green," which allowed the courses to be opened everywhere, without the need for grass maintenance. The next revolution came in the 1940s, when obstacles were first introduced.
Many of the rules are the same as in regular golf: courses have 18 holes and players must attempt to hit the holes in as few strokes as possible. Mini golf, however, also has a series of obstacles, including ramps, tunnels, and animated barriers. Many courses are based on themes, such as pirates, tropical jungles, or fairy tales. Designs can get quite complex, with hand-crafted designs and state-of-the-art props and animatronics.
It wasn't until the early 1920s that mini golf took off, partly thanks to the invention of "artificial green," which allowed the courses to be opened everywhere, without the need for grass maintenance. The next revolution came in the 1940s, when obstacles were first introduced.
Many of the rules are the same as in regular golf: courses have 18 holes and players must attempt to hit the holes in as few strokes as possible. Mini golf, however, also has a series of obstacles, including ramps, tunnels, and animated barriers. Many courses are based on themes, such as pirates, tropical jungles, or fairy tales. Designs can get quite complex, with hand-crafted designs and state-of-the-art props and animatronics.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is considered the "Mini Golf
Capital of the World", with over 50 courses in the center of the city
alone. Florida comes a close second, especially in tourist areas and resort
areas. Florida also boasts some of the most elaborate courses, many of
which resemble theme park rides and are an attraction all in themselves.
Mini golf is popular as family entertainment, but it's also considered an official sport, played at competitive levels around the world. Organizations such as the US Pro Mini-Golf Association (USPMGA) and World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF) organize championships. Professional players concentrate on straight putting, with no obstacle courses to interfere in the game.
Mini golf is popular as family entertainment, but it's also considered an official sport, played at competitive levels around the world. Organizations such as the US Pro Mini-Golf Association (USPMGA) and World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF) organize championships. Professional players concentrate on straight putting, with no obstacle courses to interfere in the game.
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