Remember the smell of pink zinc and licorice ice cream and feel the sunburn of those long school holidays back when you could still count the highrises in Surfers Paradise this was when the first Putt Putt Golf Course opened in Australia. The day was September 19th 1969 when Mayor Sir Bruce Small putted the first ball and its opening at Surfers was front page news.
Thirty Courses were built in prime locations all over Australia and these were the times when Putt Putt Golf was almost as big as the big game. A Professional Putters Association was established along with a circuit for the pro's to play for the chance to win big prize money. This association still exists to this day with regular tournaments being played nationally.
In 1972 Putt Putt Golf moved its highly popular and successful operation to its present location at Mermaid Beach closing Surfers Paradise in 1975. Putt Putt Golf is still going strong after 30 years of providing enjoyment to all ages. Today many players are just looking to have a leisurely game and some fun rather than playing for sport. Unfortunately land values, mean Putt Putt Golf Courses have dewindled over the years but the smiles have never faded and why a few steps on a Putt Putt Golf Course can take you down memory lane...
