Matterhorn Miniature Golf Return
to Connecticut
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Route 44
Canton, CT 06019
860-795-0234
Cost: $12
Par: 46
Difficulty: 6
Creativity: 10
Atmosphere: 10
Full disclosure – we are friends
with the proprietor of this miniature golf course but we’re not going to let
that interfere with our objective review. To start the theme of the course is
one of the most unique we have seen, with everything being somehow tied back to
Switzerland from the Matterhorn to Roger Federer to the Large Hadron Collider
(yes – you read that right, this course involves science!). Each hole is very creative, utilizing various
different landscapes, obstacles and carpeting to paint a picture. A couple of
the unique ones are the two “lake” holes that get crossed by a covered bridge
(another hole) and even have a boat’s “wake” as part of the hole design.
Another extremely unique hole is the “Mogul Mania” one that
include two different ways to play and has white “sport court” instead of
carpeting giving the feeling of playing on ice. Even the practice green is done
in the shape of Switzerland with the carpeting done up like the Swiss flag.
There are very few easy holes on
the course but almost all of them are designed with a decent chance at a
two. Two notable exceptions are
Matterhorn Mayhem and Meadow Meander which are both difficult threes at best and
almost impossible to deuce. There are a
handful of ace opportunities as well and more experienced miniature golfers
will be able to come in at or under par. Twelve of the holes are ADA accessible
and, in what is a first for us, they are clearly marked on the scorecard. The scorecard also has the names of each of
the holes and there are placards at each hole providing the background of the
design. Throughout the course you’ll
also find a smattering of goats all painted by local artists and groups.
The course was extremely clean and
in great condition but we were also there the day after it officially opened,
so we’ll see how it keeps up through New England winters. (Given we were there
so early in the course’s existence there are a few details that weren’t in
place when we played). There was theme
appropriate music throughout the course as well, which is always a plus in our
book. One slight drawback is that there
is almost no shade on the course but there is a misting station to help reduce
the bite of the sun. The only other criticism we had of the course is that tax
is not included in the price making change come into play but overall the price
was about right for the type of course and still less than a movie ticket.
We highly recommend making the
trip to this course. It’s one of the best in Connecticut and one of the most
unique in the entire New England region.
2024 Update
Since our original review of this
course a lot has changed for us playing here.
In 2017 we started the first Matterhorn
International Pro-Am tournament here which has grown into a stop on the World Adventure Golf Tour as well as a
key tournament on the American Mini Golf
Alliance (AMA) tour. During this time, we can say that Autumn is one of the
best course owners at taking the time to make sure the course has been well
maintained and upkept after 10 years of use.
She is constantly fixing the course, replacing carpets where needed and
at the same time tinkering with some of the holes to provide continually
changing playing experiences. Hole 14 over the bridge has had its cup moved
from the lower tier to the upper tier, hole 17’s bank has had it’s playthrough
options changed and hole 18 can have its cup position changed each year by
moving the gopher’s around. She has also added other features like more goats
and more shade areas throughout the course, which helps on those summer days.
Even acknowledging our bias this is still one of the best courses in Connecticut,
and New England, to play for a good combination of putting challenging and
interesting obstacles and theming.
Reviewed by Pat, Mandy, Liz & Putt
Reviewed in 2015 & 2024
Course Pictures (click to enlarge)
See pictures of all 18 holes at our Flickr album and check out our YouTube playlist for videos of the course.
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Cost: $10 + Tax
Par: 45
Difficulty: 7
Creativity: 10
Atmosphere: 10
Great themed course - only 2nd themed course I have found in CT & this one is more reasonably priced. Unusual carpeting raises the difficulty score. Only drawback is the lack of shade. Looking forward to next year's tournament.
Reviewed by Glenda R
Reviewed in 2017
Visitor Review #2 (2016)
Cost: $10 + Tax
Par: 45
Difficulty: 6
Creativity: 10
Atmosphere: 8
Love this course! Very unique and visually appealing holes. Wasn't your standard minigolf course with boring green turfs; each hole had a creative and fun design. The course provided fun facts about the background of each hole and gave you things to look at while waiting for your turn, whole course had a Swiss theme. Would definitely recommend you visit this course.
Reviewed by Jerry S
Reviewed in 2016
Visitor Picture
Visitor Review #1 (2016)
Cost: $10 + Tax
Par: 45
Difficulty: 5
Creativity: 10
Atmosphere: 10
So very clever and
everything Swiss! Some of the special touches were: she even had real
corn growing in the meadow, there are "fun facts" posted everywhere,
real Swiss posters. Some signs are in multiple languages. The hut (was
part of the old flea market that used to occupy this site)has rafters from
which hang Swiss canton flags with old skis above. She even has a German book
exchange.
The proprietor/creator was there all summer and
she wore her dirndl dress. As I understand it, this was all her idea and design.
I give her credit for seeing her dream from start to finish. Come visit
this unique, fun place when it opens again for the summer. Nearby are fun
things to do in the village of Collinsville too.
Reviewed by Anonymous Website Visitor
Reviewed in 2016