Goofy Golf has been a beloved fixture in Panama City Beach, Florida for more than 60 years. If you’re looking for a taste of good, old-fashioned family fun while on your beach vacation, look no further than this time-honored attraction.
When you visit Goofy Golf, you have your pick of two colorful putt-putt courses, each of which is challenging but manageable. The pay-and-play process is a breeze: Just pay, select a putter, choose your course, and you’re off.
One of the things that makes Goofy Golf so unforgettable is its many unique and entertaining features. Forget about the windmills and gnomes you’d find at a typical miniature golf course. When it first opened in the summer of 1959, Goofy Golf was advertised as “a world of magic.” More than half a century later, it still delivers on that promise. After all, when was the last time you sat in a monkey’s palm, walked through a dinosaur, ventured into a subterranean black light cave, or shot a golf ball into a toilet? From aliens to ancient monuments, these are just a few of curiosities (and fabulous photo opportunities) you’ll encounter while visiting Goofy Golf. Additionally, many of the holes feature tiered greens, moving parts and mechanized hazards such as snapping alligators and swinging tails that add additional elements of excitement.
A nighttime visit to Goofy Golf offers an entirely different experience. Not only is the course well-lit, but many of the characters have glowing lights for eyes which further enhance the thrill of playing here.
Another reason to plan a day or night at Goofy Golf? Larger-than-life structures like its sphinx and Easter Island statue, which were reportedly Panama City Beach’s tallest structures when they were first constructed. Today, you can still climb to the top of the tiki head to take in some of the best views around.
While not much has changed about Goofy Golf since it opened decades ago, visitors say that’s one of the things that makes it so special. In fact, Goofy Golf boasts a nostalgic retro feel hearkening back to the days of “Old Panama City Beach.” Plus, while occasional updates and fixes are in order, this family business has withstood the test of time surprisingly well thanks to plenty of TLC over the years.
A visit to Goofy Golf is a guaranteed hole in one for family fun. While there are plenty of things to see and do in Panama City Beach, Goofy Golf’s many fans insist that a stop at this iconic spot is a must-do for both the young and young at heart.
Insider Tips:
– While Goofy Golf is a cash-only operation, there is an ATM on site.
– If you go at night, be sure to turn on your phone’s flashlight for a surprise when you venture into the purple dinosaur.