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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 20 MIN

How mini golf spread from one man’s lawn to the world

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It’s easy to overlook the importance of mini golf. But this tiny game has played a pivotal role in breaking down class barriers to golf. And the story of how a bite sized version of golf made it from one man’s lawn in North Carolina to the rest of the world is utterly fascinating.Featuring:Audrey Moriarty, Executive Director at Given Memorial Library and Tufts ArchivesCarolyn Cole, owner of Thistle DhuKatie Boyce, PhD, Adjunct Lecturer in History at William & MarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The story of how a bite sized version of golf made it from one man’s lawn in North Carolina to the rest of the world is utterly fascinating.

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It’s easy to overlook the importance of mini golf. But this tiny game has played a pivotal role in breaking down class barriers to golf. And the story of how a bite sized version of golf made it from one man’s lawn in North Carolina to the rest of...

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