Venue name:

Castle Mini Golf

Address:

Cost:

Telephone:

Open:

Summer Season

Outdoor or Indoor:

Outdoor

Number of Holes:

Crazy 18, Putting 18, Pitch+Putt 9

Par:

None Set

Course record:

No records kept

Type of course:

Crazy is felt on wood.  Others - grass

Construction Type:

Carpet on wood base.

Constructed / Designed by:

Unknown

Review

Date:

29/5/06

Reviewer name:

Trevino

Weather (if applicable):

Bright and breezy

Overall playability rating:

4/10

Playability:

Design:

  2

Difficulty Level:

  4

Skill factor:

  5

Maintenance:

  6

Sustainability:

  1

Other factors:

Appearance:

  6 - quite well looked after

Environment:

  8 - lovely surroundings, away from busy roads

Equipment:

  5 - Putters a bit tatty

Originality:

  3

Venue Facilities:

  7 - apart from the other minigolf there is bowls and tennis

Vicinity Facilities:

  7 - Plenty to do for the family. Sea-Life Centre, D-Day Museum and much more.

Value for money:

  7 - not too bad for the money

Reviewer comments:

It's a bit unfair scoring this little enterprise on the Crazy Golf alone, because the putting and pitch+putt courses are superbly maintained and testing. However, the Crazy Golf is not much cop at all.... quite an old course, although the new owner (a lovely friendly chap) is obviously trying to get it up to par.
Some of the hazards on the runs are almost impossible to negotiate and our group got a bit fed up with all of the sixes we were taking.... especially on the back nine.
The putting course is a much better option. Beautifully kept, with flags on all holes.
Beware of the parking charges nearby. Some bays are much cheaper than others, and it can cost as much as £8 for the day!
All in all though, Southsea is well worth a day out!