Mini Golf Course Inspection

Miniature golf course inspections protect guests from trip and fall injuries, equipment failures, and hazardous surface conditions. This checklist addresses ASTM amusement device standards applicable to mini golf, ADA accessibility requirements, and facility management best practices for safe mini golf operations.

Industry: Sports and Recreation
Frequency: Daily
Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
Role: Facility Manager / Recreation Supervisor
Total Items: 28

Playing Surface and Pathways

Inspect all playing surfaces and guest pathways.

All playing surfaces free of cracks, holes, or lifting edges creating trip hazards?
Courses draining properly with no standing water on playing surfaces?
Guest pathways between holes clear of obstacles and debris?
All playing surfaces swept clean of leaves, dirt, and foreign objects?
Artificial turf intact without seam separations or bare spots?
Concrete putting surfaces free of heaving, cracks, or lips?
Hole cups and flags in place and functioning on all holes?

Obstacles and Course Structures

Inspect all course obstacles and themed structures.

All course obstacles (windmills, tunnels, ramps) structurally stable?
Mechanical moving parts (windmill blades, spinning elements) operating safely?
No exposed sharp metal edges, broken fiberglass, or protruding hardware?
Elevated sections, bridges, and ramps structurally sound with adequate guardrails?
Water features operational and free of algae or hazardous conditions?
Themed decorative elements secure and no risk of falling on guests?
Ball return systems functioning on all applicable holes?

Lighting and Course Signage

Inspect lighting and navigation signs.

All course lighting functioning for evening operations?
No dangerous dark areas on course during evening hours?
Hole numbers clearly visible at each tee area?
Directional signs guiding guests through course sequence?
Course rules posted at entry (no running, one ball at a time, age restrictions)?
Emergency exit points from course clearly marked?
Water feature depth and no-swimming warnings posted where applicable?

Equipment and Amenities

Inspect rental equipment and guest amenities.

All rental putters free of cracked grips, bent shafts, or damaged heads?
Golf balls in serviceable condition without major chips or cracks?
Score cards and pencils available for guests?
Course trash receptacles emptied and area clean?
Course accessible for guests using mobility aids on accessible holes?
First aid kit accessible near course?
Daily inspection log completed?

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Why Use This Mini Golf Course Inspection?

This mini golf course inspection helps sports and recreation teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for facility manager / recreation supervisor professionals, this checklist covers 28 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Mini Golf Course Inspection cover?

This checklist covers 28 inspection items across 4 sections: Playing Surface and Pathways, Obstacles and Course Structures, Lighting and Course Signage, Equipment and Amenities. It is designed for sports and recreation operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

Who should use this Mini Golf Course Inspection?

This checklist is designed for Facility Manager / Recreation Supervisor professionals in the sports and recreation industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.