Tri-Way Mini Golf Course Project Overview

In 2006, we were contacted by the owner of one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in the state of Indiana. He had decided to build a Mini-golf course on the adjoining property, and was working with a firm that specialized in Mini-Golf constuction. The owner had been a good customer of ours for a number of years and wanted us to be involved with the Landscape portion of the project. He shared our vision of what the course could look like, and we came up with a design that would create a unique botanical atmosphere.

We incorporated  "Specimen" plants that were unusual in form and texture. Color was extremely important, so hydrangeas,iteas,spireas,potentillas,catmint, and coreopsis were used liberally. Masses of cotoneasters and fragrant sumacs along with creeping forms of junipers were used to soften the harsh edges of the concrete ponds. Several varieties of grasses were incorporated for their natural appearance and ease of maintenance. Trees were placed to provide some shade for golfers and will eventually give the course a feeling that it was laid out around the trees instead of vice-versa.

This project resulted in one of the most exciting but challenging design and installations we have been involved with.