The Interesting History of Mini Golf
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With the first dedicated course created in 1917, it wasn’t long after that the game grew in popularity and eventually became what we know it as today.
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The little history behind South Austin's iconic miniature golf course - CultureMap Austin
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Historical miniature golf hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Miniature golf history, The Crazy Golf Museum
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COOL CREST - Joe Town Mini Golf
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8 Interesting Facts About Mini Golf Putt-Putt Equals Fun-Fun at Golfland
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Putt-Putt's 60th puts spotlight on mini-golf
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Mini golf was invented by a Southerner who went on to become a roadside attraction genius - It's a Southern Thing
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Unusual and historic miniature golf courses around the US
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The Zany History of Mini Golf
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How to Make an Art History Mini-Golf Course - The Art of Education University
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Mini Golf, A Depression-Era Delight - THE JACKSONVILLE HISTORY CENTERTHE JACKSONVILLE HISTORY CENTER
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Peewee Urbanism: Why Miniature Golf Grew Big During the Great Depression - 99% Invisible
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