Pikes Pass

My hubby loves golf and was having a hard time with his putting. We went here and it really helped him get a Grip on it. (no pun intended!) The creativity in the surroundings and the angels is so much fun We forgot we went there for him to practice!

Posted 01/05/09 | Report Abuse

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Yes, the setting is really cool with the jungle and trees. And it makes for a much more comfortable climate in the desert heat, but minature golf courses are supposed to be for family fun and the kids just will not be able to complete this course. We took the kids and they were so excited, but the price was really high and then the kids had such a hard time with most of the holes and people are waiting and that makes you really nervous. We ended up leaving half way through and the kids were really upset. The people gathered behind were all older and you could tell they were mad at us.
There are a couple of other great courses in town for families and they are a lot cheaper. This is probably great for 20 year olds on a date, but not for families.If your visiting LV with the kids, there are so many other places to enjoy, a lot that are free.

Posted 11/14/05 | Report Abuse

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Pikes Pass is quite different than many other Courses I have been to . You step onto the first tee, and realize that youre heading into a jungle-type setting!

The first hole, like every course, is the standard straight-in shot. The next holes, unlike a few courses, are not variations on that, but creative holes. Of course, the entire course is safari-themed, so you could be putting in a birdie with a giraffe watching over you. The holes are just difficult enough that you have fun, but just easy enough that you dont get frustrated. There are a few gazebos along the way, though when I visited in April, there were a few bees hanging around them. You can choose to take the path around the gazebo and away from the bees, however.

The only gripe I had about the course was that it was a little too popular, and you might have to wait for two or three groups to go through a hole before you get a shot. You can study what does and doesnt work, however.

On one of the holes, there is a little dropoff, and you have to be careful, because if you hit it too lightly, you will land in the narrow stream that runs next to the dropoff.

The 18th hole at many courses is hard and long, and Pikes is no exception. This 18th hole is a three-tiered green. Tricky, but you can probably 4-putt the hole, which is about what the par is for the hole.

Overall, Pikes Pass is an excellent course to visit, and will provide loads of fun. If you have never been here, you dont know what youre missing..

Posted 08/03/05 | Report Abuse

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