Thank you for this! I've been wracking my brain for ideas to keep the kids busy this summer, and one of them mentioned wanting mini golf today (and, of course, everything is closed down here for the foreseeable future)... This will be a great project for that little guy and his sibs :)
THANK YOU!! thanks to you, me and my sons have ideas for an indoor mini course in our home, during these sills times. A BIG GOD BLESS TO YOU AND YOURS! Stay safe 🙏, and again thanks for this awesome video.
haha thanks! After i built this putt putt thing, my friend sent me an casting call for a putt-putt gameshow (holey moley) and they asked for an audition video. So i filmed that ridiculous segment and it was so cheesy i decided to throw it in the DIY video before i uploaded it to youtube.
I'm currently building something similar. Curious if you ever shot that video of 18 different hole configurations? I have mine sketched out and the materials ordered, but I'm always open to new ideas!
it will be posted this friday (this one took forever to edit because i had a lot of footage). If you want a sneak peek message me on facebook (i have a timelapse that shows all the hole configurations that i can send you)
@@1up175 That's awesome, are you going to leave yours up or take it down when you arent using it? Did you see our other video (with 18 holes)? It's hard to say the cost because i buy a lot of stuff for cheap at auctions, for this hole all i had to pay was like 20$ for the green because i already had everything else. If i were to make it from scratch it would probaly cost 60-80$
Thanks for watchin! I have a video coming out next week with 18 different holes. Same kind of thing where we built 1 at a time and added new obstacles. This time we stepped up the obstacles and course layouts a bit more
Unless it's just for the sake of being fancy, I think 2x4s should do well. Some of the boards that are in high traffic areas may need replacement periodically but they should still be adequate.
ur cap needs straightening. But legit, cheers for the video. I'm doing this in my backyard! Just need helpful videos like yours to inspire me and help me!!!!
Just the weight, but you could add a few screws and it would keep everything in place. If the wood is weather treated, it will last a really long time.
We are actually looking into doing the same , so if you find any tips pass them on!! We were really hoping to take over a small one in town (it's been closed for a couple years) but the owner doesnt want to sell it so we are now looking for a decent piece of commercial land
That's part of why I'm here actually. About a week or two ago I realized how awful the choices have gotten in this city so I started looking things up and this is the first video I saw. I've actually been looking for free plywood to see what I can make. I found a place giving away those "cornhole board" style things but it's too far away. I was gonna go with pallets since those are free all over the place and usually just as sturdy.
If all materials were bought new, what would be the aprox price of this? I'm thinking of doing it as cheap as possible, but if there materials are decently priced I might buy new
Wood prices here in michigan are insanely high right now, so it would be pretty expensive. If the price goes back down i'd say you could buy everything for ~100$.
Conservative estimate:150$. 2 20$ rolls of carpet, 10 2x4's (5-6$ each), 4 sheets of plywood (15$ each). But you can do much cheaper if you spend some time shopping around or being creative. Swap out 2x4's with bricks (whcih you can find on fb marketplace for free), find used shop carpet or those showroom carpet squares for next to nothing, you don't need the plywood if you have a flat surface to build on.
Dude, u really need to hop up and down just a bit more maybe throw in a few more of those awesome hand movements because we just can't understand English without all that extra stuff. LOOOOOL
Haha, yea i'm not the best on camera so i fidget a lot. I was really animated on this one because i was auditioning for a mini golf game show (holey-moley) and the producers asked for a video of me with a lot of energy so i figured i'd just make a video for my yt channel and kill two birds with one stone. I'm guessing they shared the same opinion as you, because i never made it on the show!
I got this foss grasslands turf from menards (it was44cents per sq foot). I’ve experimented with other turf styles from Home Depot and I haven’t had any problems with any of them so I would go with whatever’s the cheapest. For my 18 hole course I went to menards and they had a brand that was actually for putting greens and it worked out really well (best of all it came in 4ft width, which works perfect for my 4x8ft plywood)
@@NothingToDoCrew thank you, what kind of turf though? I've experienced several, some that is smooth some that is like thick long grass. I am trying to find the type of turf you have for the smoothness
@@yonisteamwellnessspa1 www.menards.com/main/flooring-rugs/carpet/indoor-outdoor-carpet/foss-reg-grasslands-indoor-outdoor-carpet-12-ft-wide/7gabolv0144m/p-3289655538124362.htm?primaryMeas=144.0 Here is the exact stuff that I used. It’s a good balance of not to rough and not too smooth
What if i want to use my backyard and the many fruit trees as my backdrop and the course. What if I dont want to make something on top of the ground, but I want the ground to be the pathway? What then? I don't want to add grass everywhere. I have a roto-tiller, I could mulch the ground and maybe smooth it out and pack it tight somehow?
I would look up diy bocce ball courts. They should show you how to flatten the ground and smooth it out. A mini golf course through the fruit trees sounds beautiful!
I had fruit trees in my yard once and was constantly bothered by the fruit flies, mice and birds that wanted the fruit and picking up half rotted fruit.. which would bother your guest and put stains your course.. js
@@marcushennings9513 The fruit flies are from the unpicked up fruit, so it's kind of a two for one if the ground can be kept clear. During the summer the leaves are health and growing, and on the trees. Maybe the fall could have a Halloween theme and the leaves are par for the course so to speak.
It's kind of hard to tell because this setup was built using stuff i already had, but if you take out the plywood i would say the total cost is about 20$. The 2x4's and putting green are really cheap. i have a video coming out on friday that's just like this one, but it has 18 different holes. I used OSB instead of plywood and that cut the costss in half
A roll of 6x8 outdoor carpet is $22 at Lowes and $30 at Home Depot. Rather than try to estimate measurements on corner pieces, I'll just focus on materials for the straightaway: The easiest way to make one of those is to cut a 4x8 sheet of wood in half and run it end to end, then line it with 2x4s. Meaning you'd need nine 8' 2x4s (roughly $5 apiece) if you're using them for the base, the frame, and the end. A 4x8 sheet of plywood is about $50, but I'd use MDF and shave off $20. So if you're buying all of the parts for it you're looking at around $100. Plus any tools or fasteners you don't have. Still very cheap for a fun project though!
@@bryanmartin8336 You are probably right, the more you put into it the better it will turn out. I buy almost all the random things you see in my videos at auctions, so i end up paying a lot less. FYI The 18 hole course video is coming out this thursday (it took a lot longer to edit then my normal videos)
It was cheap back then (before the prices of lumber got outrageous) and it actually did take about 1 hour 15 mins, i think i have a timelapse of the build
What i meant was...it took me an hour to get the initial hole setup (most of the time was for cutting the carpet and jig sawing the hole). Then afterwards i made 6 different hole combinations (swapping obstacles and adding the L part) which only took a couple minutes each. I could make 6 seperate holes, but then i wouldn't be able to fit them in my shed when i am not using them and it would be a lot of up keep to have a private mini golf course that only i would probably use. Mainly made this to show that you could build a basic setup and easily swap obstacles to give yourself an 18 hole course in as small of a space as an garage (since most people don't have big backyards like me). During easter break i am going to shoot a video of us doing 18 different holes, it will still be one hole at a time (like in this video), but i will try and make the holes more complex and fun. If that video gets a decent amount of views, i promise to build a course with 18 seperate holes, so stay tuned.
Follow up note..I made an 18 hole video (swapping obstacles and layouts in between) and that only took a couple hours to build/play/film. Once you have the holes cut out of the plywood, the rest of the building only takes minutes
i was atually looking to buy our town's small mini golf course. It's a bare bones course and it didnt open this year because the owner was having heart issues and i was asking around to see if he would consider selling it, however he said that he wants to keep it in the family which i can respect
Thank you for this!
I've been wracking my brain for ideas to keep the kids busy this summer, and one of them mentioned wanting mini golf today (and, of course, everything is closed down here for the foreseeable future)...
This will be a great project for that little guy and his sibs :)
Glad it was helpful! Check out our new video (we made a full 18 hole course)
I love how he ends up on a different side then the previous shot at 0:58 😂
Haha, totally didnt catch that when i was editing the video.
Ethan Goodwin hahhahahahahahahahahahhahahahaahha
THANK YOU!!
thanks to you, me and my sons have ideas for an indoor mini course in our home, during these sills times. A BIG GOD BLESS TO YOU AND YOURS! Stay safe 🙏, and again thanks for this awesome video.
This looks a fun project. I would like to make a homemade miniature golf course.
You made me smile today.
haha thanks! After i built this putt putt thing, my friend sent me an casting call for a putt-putt gameshow (holey moley) and they asked for an audition video. So i filmed that ridiculous segment and it was so cheesy i decided to throw it in the DIY video before i uploaded it to youtube.
How much money did it cost you to build all of this
At the time I got a ton of plywood for really cheap on Craigslist , so I think my total cost was like 50$
miniature golf is not just for kids!! NO WAYY
As a fellow nick..i am kind of jealous of your username!
NothingTo DoCrew 😂 thx man
I'm currently building something similar. Curious if you ever shot that video of 18 different hole configurations? I have mine sketched out and the materials ordered, but I'm always open to new ideas!
it will be posted this friday (this one took forever to edit because i had a lot of footage). If you want a sneak peek message me on facebook (i have a timelapse that shows all the hole configurations that i can send you)
So Cool
thanks!
NothingTo DoCrew I built my own and it works amazing
How much did that one caust mine is a lot smaller
@@1up175 That's awesome, are you going to leave yours up or take it down when you arent using it? Did you see our other video (with 18 holes)? It's hard to say the cost because i buy a lot of stuff for cheap at auctions, for this hole all i had to pay was like 20$ for the green because i already had everything else. If i were to make it from scratch it would probaly cost 60-80$
I put over a tarp and it keeps it dry and clean
I want to make one lol
That’s so epic this is gonna be my next project
Thanks! Did you see our latest video (we set up 18 different holes)
thanks man very creative
Thanks for watchin! I have a video coming out next week with 18 different holes. Same kind of thing where we built 1 at a time and added new obstacles. This time we stepped up the obstacles and course layouts a bit more
Very creative ideas! Love them
thanks, i really hope the weather warms back up again so we can make an 18 hole course and make a competition video out of it.!!
@@NothingToDoCrew Oh that would be amazing! It's very rainy and cold in my country so I'm still jealous haha
Love this project. How will you build one of these courses (from scratch) near a beach as a business venture?
For a commercial use course, you would need to swap out the 2x4 borders for something a little more durable (like bricks or steel)
Unless it's just for the sake of being fancy, I think 2x4s should do well. Some of the boards that are in high traffic areas may need replacement periodically but they should still be adequate.
ur cap needs straightening. But legit, cheers for the video. I'm doing this in my backyard! Just need helpful videos like yours to inspire me and help me!!!!
Thanks! Check out our 18 hole video, might help you come up with some hole designs/ideas.
what about rot? and what is holding it in place? just the weight?
Just the weight, but you could add a few screws and it would keep everything in place. If the wood is weather treated, it will last a really long time.
Does anyone know how to cheaply start a miniature golf business?
We are actually looking into doing the same , so if you find any tips pass them on!! We were really hoping to take over a small one in town (it's been closed for a couple years) but the owner doesnt want to sell it so we are now looking for a decent piece of commercial land
That's part of why I'm here actually. About a week or two ago I realized how awful the choices have gotten in this city so I started looking things up and this is the first video I saw.
I've actually been looking for free plywood to see what I can make. I found a place giving away those "cornhole board" style things but it's too far away. I was gonna go with pallets since those are free all over the place and usually just as sturdy.
What if you have the land, but need investment money?
How much does it take to get started on your own?
good job
Benjamin Dyer thanks Ben! If you liked this one you should check out our 18 hole course video
If all materials were bought new, what would be the aprox price of this? I'm thinking of doing it as cheap as possible, but if there materials are decently priced I might buy new
Wood prices here in michigan are insanely high right now, so it would be pretty expensive. If the price goes back down i'd say you could buy everything for ~100$.
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thanks man, nice video
Dominator4444 thanks! We are going to set up 18 holes over Easter break and do a little competition.
Any idea of an estimate of what this might cost?
Conservative estimate:150$. 2 20$ rolls of carpet, 10 2x4's (5-6$ each), 4 sheets of plywood (15$ each). But you can do much cheaper if you spend some time shopping around or being creative. Swap out 2x4's with bricks (whcih you can find on fb marketplace for free), find used shop carpet or those showroom carpet squares for next to nothing, you don't need the plywood if you have a flat surface to build on.
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You have a new subscriber from Central California, home where our winters start in February! Lol
#MakePuttsNotWar
Antonio Torres awesome! You guys are so lucky you don’t have to deal with winter! It’s about to be sooo cold here in a few weeks
Dude, u really need to hop up and down just a bit more maybe throw in a few more of those awesome hand movements because we just can't understand English without all that extra stuff. LOOOOOL
Haha, yea i'm not the best on camera so i fidget a lot. I was really animated on this one because i was auditioning for a mini golf game show (holey-moley) and the producers asked for a video of me with a lot of energy so i figured i'd just make a video for my yt channel and kill two birds with one stone. I'm guessing they shared the same opinion as you, because i never made it on the show!
What type of turf grass roll is it
I got this foss grasslands turf from menards (it was44cents per sq foot). I’ve experimented with other turf styles from Home Depot and I haven’t had any problems with any of them so I would go with whatever’s the cheapest. For my 18 hole course I went to menards and they had a brand that was actually for putting greens and it worked out really well (best of all it came in 4ft width, which works perfect for my 4x8ft plywood)
@@NothingToDoCrew thank you, what kind of turf though? I've experienced several, some that is smooth some that is like thick long grass. I am trying to find the type of turf you have for the smoothness
@@yonisteamwellnessspa1 www.menards.com/main/flooring-rugs/carpet/indoor-outdoor-carpet/foss-reg-grasslands-indoor-outdoor-carpet-12-ft-wide/7gabolv0144m/p-3289655538124362.htm?primaryMeas=144.0
Here is the exact stuff that I used. It’s a good balance of not to rough and not too smooth
What if i want to use my backyard and the many fruit trees as my backdrop and the course. What if I dont want to make something on top of the ground, but I want the ground to be the pathway? What then? I don't want to add grass everywhere. I have a roto-tiller, I could mulch the ground and maybe smooth it out and pack it tight somehow?
I would look up diy bocce ball courts. They should show you how to flatten the ground and smooth it out. A mini golf course through the fruit trees sounds beautiful!
I had fruit trees in my yard once and was constantly bothered by the fruit flies, mice and birds that wanted the fruit and picking up half rotted fruit.. which would bother your guest and put stains your course.. js
@@marcushennings9513 The fruit flies are from the unpicked up fruit, so it's kind of a two for one if the ground can be kept clear. During the summer the leaves are health and growing, and on the trees. Maybe the fall could have a Halloween theme and the leaves are par for the course so to speak.
How much did it cost?
It's kind of hard to tell because this setup was built using stuff i already had, but if you take out the plywood i would say the total cost is about 20$. The 2x4's and putting green are really cheap. i have a video coming out on friday that's just like this one, but it has 18 different holes. I used OSB instead of plywood and that cut the costss in half
A roll of 6x8 outdoor carpet is $22 at Lowes and $30 at Home Depot. Rather than try to estimate measurements on corner pieces, I'll just focus on materials for the straightaway: The easiest way to make one of those is to cut a 4x8 sheet of wood in half and run it end to end, then line it with 2x4s. Meaning you'd need nine 8' 2x4s (roughly $5 apiece) if you're using them for the base, the frame, and the end. A 4x8 sheet of plywood is about $50, but I'd use MDF and shave off $20. So if you're buying all of the parts for it you're looking at around $100. Plus any tools or fasteners you don't have. Still very cheap for a fun project though!
@@bryanmartin8336 You are probably right, the more you put into it the better it will turn out. I buy almost all the random things you see in my videos at auctions, so i end up paying a lot less. FYI The 18 hole course video is coming out this thursday (it took a lot longer to edit then my normal videos)
This isn't cheap and its highly unlikely you built it under and hour, but its a nice video 👍
It was cheap back then (before the prices of lumber got outrageous) and it actually did take about 1 hour 15 mins, i think i have a timelapse of the build
I need some help with this, anyone who can take contact also okay. Do you know anyone
dparab123 what part do you need help with?
Says he made 6 holes at ten minutes per whole, proceeds to show hours of work on just one hole and not have any other holes in sight
What i meant was...it took me an hour to get the initial hole setup (most of the time was for cutting the carpet and jig sawing the hole). Then afterwards i made 6 different hole combinations (swapping obstacles and adding the L part) which only took a couple minutes each. I could make 6 seperate holes, but then i wouldn't be able to fit them in my shed when i am not using them and it would be a lot of up keep to have a private mini golf course that only i would probably use. Mainly made this to show that you could build a basic setup and easily swap obstacles to give yourself an 18 hole course in as small of a space as an garage (since most people don't have big backyards like me). During easter break i am going to shoot a video of us doing 18 different holes, it will still be one hole at a time (like in this video), but i will try and make the holes more complex and fun. If that video gets a decent amount of views, i promise to build a course with 18 seperate holes, so stay tuned.
Follow up note..I made an 18 hole video (swapping obstacles and layouts in between) and that only took a couple hours to build/play/film. Once you have the holes cut out of the plywood, the rest of the building only takes minutes
Your hand grip is opposite
That's the result of growing up with an older brother that is the opposite hand as me and having to share hcokey sticks/golf clubs😂
Design and build your own course; and try to get it into a mini golf course place and make a profit out of your design
i was atually looking to buy our town's small mini golf course. It's a bare bones course and it didnt open this year because the owner was having heart issues and i was asking around to see if he would consider selling it, however he said that he wants to keep it in the family which i can respect
Amazing but the link don’t work to Amazon
Try this one: amzn.to/3K1Ccs9