An abandoned mini-golf course in Illinois makes getting a hole-in-one challenging.

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Mini-Golf Courses Are Fun Places To Hang Out

Before my friends and I could drive and really go anywhere on our own, we spent a lot of time at mini-golf courses. We could get dropped off by our parents and spend hours there because there was so much to do.

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It was also a great place to take a girl on a date.

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Back in those days, most of the places were golf and games. Kind of like the set-up at Volcano Falls. There were multiple activities besides mini-golf.

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There were usually batting cages, videos games, go-carts, and so much more. Plus, a snack bar if you got hungry.

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Golf And Game Type Businesses Started Going Out Of Business

I remember golf and game-type places used to be everywhere. Unfortunately, the competition was tough and some of them started closing down.

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Also, the kids' interest in going slowly went away. Many of the locations were on prime property and worth a lot of many, so the owners sold out to developers.

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Rarely Are Out Of Business Mini-Golf Courses Left Standing

I found this video of an abandoned mini-golf course which is pretty unusual because they are not normally left standing. Someone will usually knock it down to build another business.

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It is pretty cool that this one is still there to check out. Though it is in pretty bad shape, I bet it would not take too much to get it back up and running.

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Play Mini-Golf For Free With No Wait

In my younger days, I have a feeling my friends and I would sneak into this abandoned course to play mini-golf for free.

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Plus, for a bonus, there is no wait. I wonder if you would score your games differently.

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WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.
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