Question 1

HOW MUCH AREA IS REQUIRED FOR MINI GOLF COURSE IN INDIA?

Accepted Answer

The beauty of Mini Golf Course is that it can fit in any available size and shape of the land. However, the area requirement would depend mainly on the purpose and usage of the Mini Golf Course like is it going to be used be developed for personal use or for commericial use, how many holes are you planning to accomodate etc. To ease things out things for you we have categorized Mini Golf Courses based on the area :
 
30 - 50 sqft : 1 Hole Portable Mini Golf Course
100 - 300 sqft :  3 Holes Portable / Terrace / Balcony Mini Golf Course
300 - 500 sqft : 3 Holes Indoor / Rooftop / Backyard Mini Golf Course
500 - 1200 sqft : 3 - 6 Holes Indoor / Outdoor / Rooftop / Backyard Mini Golf Course
1200 - 2000 sqft : 6 - 9 Holes Indoor / Outdoor / Rooftop / Backyard Mini Golf Course
2000 - 5000 sqft : 9 Holes Indoor / Outdoor / Rooftop / Backyard Mini Golf Course
5000 - 10000 sqft : 9 Holes Putting Golf Course / Outdoor Miniature Golf Course
10000 - 20000 sqft : 9 - 18 Holes Putting Golf Course / Miniature Golf Course
20000 - 40000 sqft : 18 Holes Putting Golf Course / Adventure Mini Golf Course
Acre & Above : Different formats of Putting Golf Course, Adventure Mini Golf Course, Chip & Putt Golf Course / Pitch & Putt Golf Course / Practice Facilties / Golf Driving Range & many more formats can be planned.

Question 2

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MINI GOLF COURSES?

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As addressed in the previous question, there could be various types of Mini Golf Courses based on the area & size of available land. We can also categorize them in various other types as given below : 
 
Portable Mini Golf Holes
Indoor Mini Golf Courses
Outdoor Mini Golf Course
Balcony Mini Golf Course
Backyard Mini Golf Course
Rooftop Mini Golf Course
Terrace Mini Golf Course
Adventure Mini Golf Course
Crazy Mini Golf Course
Putting Golf Course

Question 3

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A MINI GOLF COURSE?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the size and type of Mini Golf Course, it can take 1 month to 3 months to design & build a Mini Golf Course. It can take upto 6 months incase of themed advenutre Mini Golf Course spread over an Acre of Land with various prefabricated themes and outdoor features like waterbodies, tunnels, caves, light houses etc.

Question 4

HOW MUCH LAND IS NEEDED FOR AN 18 HOLES MINIATURE GOLF COURSE?

Accepted Answer

An outdoor course will usually have some elevation changes that make it visible to the drive by traffic and draw attention to the course. Waterfalls and water features also add to the appeal. The outdoor footprint is usually larger than an indoor course. The average area for an outdoor mini golf course is 22,000 sq. ft. Miniature golf courses can be built in unique spaces and we can use as little area as 13,000 sq. ft. and have gone up to as large as 30,000 sq. ft.

Question 5

HOW MUCH SPACE IS NEED FOR AN INDOOR MINI GOLF COURSE?

Accepted Answer

The great feature of miniature golf course is that is does not need a set dimension or a square footprint. The course can curve around other attractions and the space used can be unique. An average area for an indoor course will use 6,500 sq. ft. but can go as small as 2,500 sq. ft. or as big as 10,000 sq. ft. Usually when building indoors, you will usually use a smaller area than an outdoor mini golf course.

Question 6

CAN MY GRAND PARENTS PLAY MINI GOLF?

Accepted Answer

They sure can! Not only them but mom, dad, brother and sister can play. The reason why miniature golf is usually one of the highest grossing attractions at a family entertainment center is that anyone can play. There are no restrictions as to who can play. The best part is that it is a wholesome activity that you can actually do together as a family. 
Thats why we say "ENTERTAINMENT FOR GENERATIONS"

Question 7

WHAT MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED FOR A MINI GOLF COURSE?

Accepted Answer

Very little on a daily basis. The daily maintenance is just walking the course on occasions and picking up any debris you may find. Depending on whether you are indoors or outdoors, you may have a daily watering of plants and shrubs. A lot of people will install a drip watering system, and have it timed to go on as needed. Depending on if you are a seasonal operation or year-round operation you will want to clean the ponds and streams as needed. Outdoor locations may need it more frequently. Scorecards are the only supplies that you will need to replenish regularly depending on the quantity that you order.

Question 8

DO I NEED APPROVALS TO BUILD A MINIATURE GOLF COURSE?

Accepted Answer

We suggest you check with your local governing body to find out about approvals and permits. Miniature golf courses are not built as often as office buildings or other commercial developments, so your local governing body does not deal with them on a regular basis. You may even be the first miniature golf course to be proposed in your area and therefore it is not uncommon for some locations to require the development to get a special use permit or variance on the proposed property. Zoning approval or project approval is usually first and then you most likely will need to get building permits.

Question 9

HOW MUCH A MINIATURE GOLF COURSE CAN MAKE?

Accepted Answer

This depends on many factors and one of the biggest ones is your location. Several other factors can include direct and indirect competition, your population base and demographics, local trade customers or tourist based locations.

Question 10

DO I NEED A THEMED MINIATURE GOLF COURSE?

Accepted Answer

This really depends on your market and your personal preference. If you are in a popular tourist market with competition, you may want a themed course to separate yourself from the other courses and to draw attention to the course. Most people think of themed courses as just the visual part of it but adding some animation and audio to some props can make it especially memorable.

Question 11

CAN A STANDALONE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE BE SUCCESSFUL?

Accepted Answer

A lot of standalone miniature golf courses are in tourist markets that get new customers every day or every week. Some local trade markets will start out with mini golf but have plans to add to the location in the coming years. The more attractions you have at your location the larger draw you have to bring in more people and they are more likely to stay longer and spend more money.

Question 12

WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS OTHER FORMATS OF GOLF FACILITIES?

Accepted Answer

18 Hole Golf Course
9 Hole Golf Course
9 Hole Executive Golf Course
3/6/9/12/18 Hole Golf Course based on area availability
Golf Practice Areas 
Professional Golf Academy & Driving Range
Short Game Academy & Range
Putting Golf Course
Chip & Putt Golf Course
Pitch & Putt Golf Course

Question 13

WHAT IS A PUTTING GOLF COURSE?

Accepted Answer

A Putting Course is a varied type of golf course wherein play is carried out by putting the ball throughout the length of the holes. It is similar to a mini golf course, but the main differentiator between these two types is the turf on which play is carried out.
A putting course is made of natural turf grass, just like a normal golf course, whereas, a mini golf course is constructed using synthetic or artificial turfs. This basically indicates that, the former will be like any other golf course, but, instead to taking full shots, a player will be putting throughout till he/she ultimately holes the ball.
Putting golf courses are very popular amongst resorts and hotels throughout the United States as well as the United Kingdom. They are known to be an excellent source of entertainment for people visiting these resorts during their vacations that in turn provide a good source of side income for the resorts themselves. 
Looking at this concept from an individual investment perspective, a putting course does not require large financial investment for development, which is totally in opposite to the case of a fully-fledged golf course.
If an investor has a piece of land located somewhere in or near the city center then this kind of structure can be made immensely popular among the masses, consequently leading to generation of huge revenues and quick return on investment.
Additional facilities like small confectionary stands or a mini restaurant becomes an added attraction for customers and it provides further revenues to the investors. Therefore, the benefit of such a unique concept lies in the fact that people of all kinds can participate in playing golf without actually having to invest in learning the game from scratch. This in itself creates the popularity of playing the game, which would be different when it comes to a proper golf course.

Question 14

WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF A PUTTING GOLF COURSE?

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An opportunity to increase awareness about golf to the residents.
Lush Green Facility.
Family entertainment.
Adding aesthetics to the property.
Nice view from the adjacent real estate.
Golf themed parties can be planned around the putting course.
A value addition without much of an extra cost than a normal landscaped park.

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