A new family entertainment option has opened in Airdrie, with Rocky Mountain Mini Golf welcoming nearly 1,000 visitors during its grand opening weekend at Apple Creek Golf Course.
The 18-hole mini golf course officially opened Saturday, giving families a new activity that combines themed obstacles, landscaping and mountain-inspired scenery.
From idea to opening
Melissa Larson, operations manager for food and beverage, the arcade and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf, said the project had been in development for several years.
The idea came from the facility’s ownership team, with Larson and the owner travelling to Orlando to work with world-renowned Harris Mini Golf on the course’s design.
Local contractors were then hired to bring the concept to life.
Larson said construction faced some delays, including weather and supply issues, but the course eventually opened after the team had initially hoped to launch in July.
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Larson said nearly 1,000 people visited the mini golf course over the opening weekend, ranging from young children to seniors.
“We had families coming nonstop Saturday and Sunday,” Larson said. “Everybody had smiles on their faces and enjoyed the 18 holes.”
She said visitors have particularly enjoyed the course’s animals, obstacles and scenery, along with the ice cream and slushies available from the on-site food truck.
Larson said the course is designed to offer more than a traditional putt-putt experience.
“This is definitely a mini golf course,” she said.
Keeping families close to home
Larson said the new attraction is intended to give families in Airdrie and surrounding communities another reason to stay local for entertainment.
She said the facility’s arcade, 18-hole golf course and new mini golf course are all part of an effort to provide family-friendly activities while supporting the local economy.
“The biggest feedback that we got from most people was just how beautiful it was, but also how they felt that Airdrie and the area really needed an additional family activity,” Larson said.
A favourite final hole
For Larson, the 18th hole is a standout feature of the course.
A miniature version of the facility’s clubhouse sits at the final hole, allowing golfers to putt through a scaled-down version of the building.
Larson said children have already recognized the miniature arcade and restaurant and joked about hitting their balls through them.
The course also features a food truck-themed hole, which Larson said has been another popular attraction.
The mini golf course is now open to the public.
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