Crazy Golf Trick Shots: Impress Your Friends with These Techniques

Let’s be honest, nothing brings out the competitive spirit like a game of crazy golf. Whether you’re at your local mini golf course or tackling a themed adventure golf spot, pulling off some ridiculous trick shots is always the highlight. Not only can you impress your friends, but you’ll also get a few laughs along the way – especially when it goes wrong (and it will). Ready to become the next trick shot master? Let’s dive into some fun techniques!

The Bank Shot Bonanza

One of the most classic moves in mini golf is the bank shot. This is where you use the side walls of the course to bounce the ball around obstacles like you’re playing a game of pool.

How to Pull It Off:

Assess the angle: Line up your shot to hit the side wall at a roughly 45-degree angle.
Pick the power: Hit with just enough force to make the ball bounce off the wall and roll towards the hole. Too hard and it’ll ricochet everywhere; too soft and it’ll barely move.
Aim for glory: Watch as your ball dances around obstacles and heads straight for the hole (hopefully).

Tip: If you miss, laugh it off with a sarcastic “Exactly what I meant to do!”

The Loop-de-Loop Launch

No crazy golf experience is complete without a loop-de-loop. It’s a true test of your adventure golf skills. The goal is to keep your ball moving fast enough to stay in the loop, but not so fast that it jumps out.

How to Nail It:

Speed is key: You need to hit the ball with enough force to complete the loop, but not too much that it flies off the course.
Perfect your timing: Watch how others approach it and learn from their mistakes.
Execute: Send your ball flying around the loop and straight to the hole.

When it fails (and it might), joke about how “gravity has its limits.”

The Backwards No-Look Bamboozler

Want to show off? Try the backwards, no-look shot. It’s the perfect move to impress your mates with your mini golf powers - or make them laugh when you miss entirely.

Steps to Success:

Line it up: Face the ball, take a good look at the hole, and imagine your shot.
Turn around: Now, with a confident grin, turn your back to the hole.
Put your faith in the force: Hit the ball backwards and hope for the best!

This shot works best when followed by a “nailed it!” even if it goes horribly wrong.

The Ramp Jump Surprise

A ramp on the course? Time to show off your adventure golf skills with an airborne shot. Make your ball jump the ramp and land (miraculously) in the hole.

The Magic Formula:

Measure the distance: Check how far the ramp is from the hole. Aim for a smooth landing.
Apply power: Hit with enough strength to launch the ball over the ramp, but not so hard it leaves the course.
Watch and laugh: Whether it’s a success or a hilarious fail, this trick is always entertaining.

You’ll be the talk of the course with this one - especially when it doesn’t go as planned!

The 180 Spin Putt

For when you want to add some flair to your shot, try the 180 spin putt. You’ll feel like a crazy golf pro with this one, even if it doesn’t go in.

How to Perform:

Start the spin: Line up your shot, then twirl dramatically as you swing.
Hit with style: Make sure your club actually connects with the ball as you spin.
Celebrate: Whether it goes in or not, the spin alone will get you some applause.

Follow it up with a cheeky wink for full effect.

The Hole-in-One Houdini

Calling your shots before they happen? That’s the true mark of confidence in mini golf. Time to show everyone your skills by predicting your hole-in-one!

Here’s How to Do It:

Visualise the line: Before hitting, confidently declare, “This is going straight in.”
Line it up: Get your ball perfectly aligned with the hole.
Swing with confidence: Hit the ball and watch it glide into the hole (or, more likely, end up nowhere near).

When it doesn’t go in, just say, “I meant on the next shot!”

The Distracted Putt (For the Casual Bragger)

Want to look like you’re barely trying but still making great shots? The distracted putt is your answer. Pretend you’re not even paying attention, and when your ball lands perfectly, just shrug it off.

Steps:

Chat away: Hold a casual conversation while lining up your putt.
Swing with ‘disinterest’: Give the ball a soft tap as though you’re not really focused.
Act surprised: When the ball miraculously goes in, play it cool. “Oh, did I just win?”

This one’s great for teasing your friends and making adventure golf look effortless.

The Ultimate Crazy Golf Trick: The Off-the-Windmill Shot

Ah, the windmill. Every crazy golf course has one, and it’s the ultimate obstacle. Time your shot to avoid the blades and glide into victory.

Here’s the Plan:

Watch the blades: Observe the windmill and get a feel for the timing.
Get in position: Line up your shot perfectly with the gap.
Time it right: Just as the blade swings past, hit your shot and hope for a clear path.

When it doesn’t work, laugh and say, “Well, the windmill had other plans!”

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