Item: Mini Golf Challenge
Rating: 70
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

70/100

Mini Golf Challenge is a straightforward, nostalgic take on the mobile golf genre. It avoids the flashy 'power-up' nonsense of modern arcade golfers and instead focuses on a physics-based experience that feels much like a traditional mini-golf course. The control scheme—pulling back on the putter head—is intuitive, though it requires a bit of finesse to master the power levels.

The inclusion of a 'bird's eye view' and 'path view' are helpful additions that make the harder holes on Course 2 (holes 10-18) more manageable. While the graphics are a bit dated compared to high-budget competitors, the gameplay is solid and the automatic scoring works perfectly for casual play. It’s a great, no-frills sports game for when you want a quiet round of golf on your phone without the pressure of online leaderboards or microtransactions.

Reviewed on: Tue Feb 25 2025

Dinsun Review

I’ve played better mini-golf on a flip phone fifteen years ago. This 'Challenge' is mostly a challenge to stay awake. The physics are inconsistent—sometimes the ball stops dead on a slope, other times it zooms like it’s on ice. The level design is uninspired, relying on the same old tropes we've seen since the 90s.

There’s no personality here. No charm. It’s just another asset-flip looking title meant to capture search results for 'golf'. If you’re a grown man looking for a decent sports simulation, this isn't it. It’s shallow, poorly calibrated, and feels like it was put together in a weekend. I gave it an hour, and that was an hour too many.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Functional controls
Variety of levels

Wonky physics
Dated graphics
Lack of originality

Technical Report

Performance: Lightweight and runs on anything, but UI is clunky.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are literally out of every other game and have a burning need to putt a virtual ball.

Skip if: You expect polished physics or modern visuals.

Similar Games:

Golf Battle
Super Stickman Golf
OK Golf

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
Hardware: iPhone 13
Playtime: 1 hours
Status: Finished first two course sets

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1271229065

$1.99 4+★3 2 reviews

Author : Magnin & Associates

Pubish Date : Mon Nov 13 2017

Last Update Date : Mon Oct 27 2025

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.3Mon Oct 27 2025

Address Unity problem.
Enjoy the thrill of miniature golf on your iPhone or iPad.
Touch the head of your putter, pulling it back slightly, and then push it forward. How fast you push it forward determines how hard your shot will be, and how far the ball will go.
The View Button zooms out to let you see a bird’s eye view of the current hole. The Path Button lets you see the view from your ball to the cup, to help you line up your shot. The normal top-down view has two curved arrow buttons, to turn the angle you are facing the ball, and will affect the direction of your shot.
Automatically keeps score. Optionally shares your accomplishments via email, instant messaging, or social media.
Multiple gameplay modes:
- 1 Player, Course 1 (holes 1-9)
- 1 Player, Course 2 (holes 10-18)
- 1 Player, Full Course (holes 1-18)
- Free Play practice whatever hole you wish
Challenging for all ages.
Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Enjoy the thrill of miniature golf on your iPhone or iPad.
Touch the head of your putter, pulling it back slightly, and then push it forward. How fast you push it forward determines how hard your shot will be, and how far the ball will go.
The View Button zooms out to let you see a bird’s eye view of the current hole. The Path Button lets you see the view from your ball to the cup, to help you line up your shot. The normal top-down view has two curved arrow buttons, to turn the angle you are facing the ball, and will affect the direction of your shot.
Automatically keeps score. Optionally shares your accomplishments via email, instant messaging, or social media.
Multiple gameplay modes:
- 1 Player, Course 1 (holes 1-9)
- 1 Player, Course 2 (holes 10-18)
- 1 Player, Full Course (holes 1-18)
- Free Play practice whatever hole you wish
Challenging for all ages.
Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays.

Ratings & Reviews

3 out of 5 with 2 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Mini Golf Challenge brings the fun of the miniature golf course to your mobile device. Using a simple touch-and-push mechanic, players control the power and direction of their putter to navigate through two 9-hole courses. The game includes helpful tools like a Zoom View and Path Guide to help line up shots. Whether playing the full 18-hole course or practicing in Free Play, it offers a challenging and relaxing sports experience for all ages.

Features

Intuitive touch-and-push putting controls

Full 18-hole course experience

Bird's-eye and path-view assists

Automatic score tracking

Practice-focused 'Free Play' mode

Tips

Lining Up the Perfect Shot

Always use the 'Path Button' before taking a long shot. It shows the trajectory from your ball to the cup, allowing you to adjust your angle using the curved arrow buttons. Small pushes are key for short putts to avoid overshooting the hole.

Promotion Videos

Mini Golf Challenge - YouTube

Gameplays

Choosing Your Course

You can choose to play Course 1 (holes 1-9) for a shorter session, or take on the Full Course (1-18) for a complete challenge. 'Free Play' mode is ideal for mastering specific, difficult holes without the pressure of a scorecard.