Finding entertainment for an event can be harder than it sounds.
You want something that people will actually enjoy, but it also needs to work for different ages, different personalities and, ideally, different levels of enthusiasm for dancing. That is where Pop Up Putts comes in.
Based in Hampshire and covering Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Fareham, Eastleigh, the New Forest, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Salisbury and surrounding areas, Pop Up Putts provides portable mini golf hire for all sorts of events.
The idea is simple. A beautifully presented mini golf course arrives at your venue, gets professionally set up, and gives your guests something fun to do. It can be used indoors or outside and the layout can be adapted to suit the space available.
From weddings and birthday parties to corporate events, schools, care homes, festivals and charity events, there are plenty of occasions where a few holes of mini golf can make a real difference.
Here are three reasons why Pop Up Putts could be the perfect addition to your next event.
1. It gives everyone something fun to do
One of the best things about mini golf is that you do not need to be good at it. In fact, being terrible at it can sometimes make it even more entertaining.
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You can have the most competitive person at the event trying to claim the lowest score, while someone else is simply pleased to get the ball through the obstacle without sending it halfway across the room. Both are having fun, and that is the important bit.
Pop Up Putts has designed its portable courses to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Children can have a go, parents can join in and grandparents can take part too. There is no complicated equipment to learn and no special skill required.
That makes mini golf particularly useful at events where guests might not all know each other. A round of golf gives people an easy reason to start chatting. You can play with friends, family members, colleagues or people you have only just met.
This is especially useful at weddings. There can be quite a lot of downtime during a wedding day, particularly between the ceremony and wedding breakfast or while photographs are being taken. Rather than leaving guests standing around wondering what to do, a mini golf course gives them something to get involved with.
For couples looking for wedding mini golf hire in Hampshire, Pop Up Putts offers an entertaining option that can become part of the day rather than simply filling time.
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It also works well for guests who are not keen on getting straight onto the dance floor. One wedding guest described Pop Up Putts as a “unique addition”, explaining that it was a great way to interact with other guests, particularly for people who did not want to dance all night.
That is a pretty good reason to have a putter nearby.
2. It can be made to fit your event
Not every venue has loads of spare space, and that is one of the reasons portable mini golf works so well. Pop Up Putts uses interlocking astro grass tiles that can be arranged in different layouts, allowing the course to be adapted to the venue.
A full nine hole course can be used where there is plenty of room, while smaller layouts are available when space is tighter. For party hire, for example, there are six hole and nine hole options, while care home and day service sessions can be arranged from three holes upwards.
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A standard nine hole setup generally needs around 320 to 380 square feet, but the course can be reduced to fit smaller spaces. That means you do not necessarily need a huge function room or sports hall to make it work.
The course can also be used on a wide range of reasonably flat surfaces. Indoor options include office floors, community halls, hotel function rooms, pub lounges and gym floors. Outside, it can be set up on a range of suitable flat, firm surfaces, subject to the venue and ground conditions.
There is no need for electricity either, which makes the setup even more flexible. The astro grass tiles are weatherproof and have drainage, helping to make the course suitable for a wide variety of venues and events.
For weddings, the styling can also be tailored to fit the occasion. The wedding packages include features such as handmade obstacles, a three dimensional church, love heart hole numbers and, depending on the package, personalised scorecards, a leaderboard, A frame signage, a white picket fence and a large white wedding arch.
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So this is not simply a collection of golf holes dropped into the middle of your venue. The aim is to make the setup look like it belongs at the event too.
That versatility also makes it an appealing choice for businesses looking for portable mini golf for corporate events, staff parties and team-building activities. It offers colleagues something interactive to do together without requiring specialist skills or putting pressure on everyone to participate in the same way.
Whether it is used as an informal activity during a staff celebration or as part of a more structured team event, mini golf can introduce a bit of friendly competition while helping people mix away from their usual working environment.
3. The whole thing is taken care of for you
There is a lot to organise when putting together an event. The last thing most hosts need is another job on the list.
That is where the service from Pop Up Putts makes things easier. Pop-Up Putts takes care of the complete delivery, professional setup and pack-down, meaning organisers can concentrate on the rest of their event rather than worrying about putting the course together themselves.
The team brings the astro grass tiles, cups, flags, putters, balls, scorecards and pencils, so there is no need to source all the equipment separately.
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There is also flexibility around how the course is used. Guests can simply pick up a putter and play at their own pace, or the experience can be more structured. Staff management is available as an optional extra for certain party and corporate packages, while facilitated sessions are available for care homes and day services.
That flexibility is particularly useful for inclusive events. Pop Up Putts provides mini golf for care homes, supported living services, residential homes, day services and community groups, with sessions adapted around different ages and abilities.
Seated or standing play can be accommodated, and layouts can be adjusted depending on the group and available space. The service is also fully DBS checked, giving venues and families extra reassurance when booking activities for residents or service users.
It shows that mini golf does not have to be treated as a one size fits all activity. The course can be changed depending on who is playing and what the event needs.
Ultimately, that is what makes Pop Up Putts such an interesting option for event entertainment. It is simple enough for anyone to understand, flexible enough to work in different venues and practical enough that the organisers do not have to worry about setting everything up themselves.
Whether it is a wedding where guests need something to do between photographs, a birthday party where everyone wants a bit of friendly competition, a corporate event looking for a different team activity, or a care home wanting an engaging group session, portable mini golf can fit the occasion.
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And sometimes the simplest entertainment ideas are the ones people remember. A few putters, a few colourful balls and a course full of obstacles can give guests a reason to laugh, compete and talk to people they might not otherwise have spoken to.
For anyone planning an event across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Surrey, Berkshire and surrounding areas, Pop Up Putts offers a straightforward way to add something a little different, without making the event more complicated.
If you are considering mini golf for your wedding, party, corporate event or special occasion, the next step is simple. Take a look at the available Pop Up Putts packages and check availability for your date to see how portable mini golf could become part of your event.