#16: Play Putt-Putt at Lunar Mini Golf

Last Sunday, February 24, my husband and I went on an afternoon date.  We had lunch at Jalapeno's in Western Branch (best Mexican food in the area!) and then walked around Chesapeake Square Mall.  It had been awhile since I had been to this mall, and I was interested to see what had changed.  I totally forgot that Lunar Mini Golf was in the mall until I walked by it.  My husband was less than thrilled to go in, but after I reminded him it was on My List and we just had a discussion about doing more things on the list, he went in with me.  

Now, it may seem odd that a mini golf place is inside a mall.  I've always played mini golf  outside.  Does anyone remember Putt Putt?  We had one in Newport News where I grew up and I miss it.  I have been to an indoor, black-lit mini golf place at the oceanfront, but just considered it a tourist trap since it was in Virginia Beach.  Well, Lunar Mini Golf is located at the JcPenney/Sears end of Chesapeake Square Mall and seems to be one of the biggest attractions there. 

Apparently mid-Sunday afternoon is a busy time for them.  After paying and receiving our putters and balls, we started our game.  Everything is black-lit, so while the room is dark, there's enough light to see each of the 18 holes.  The course moves from easy to challenging holes.  I started the game ahead of my husband, but he caught up with me by the end.  Here are pictures of our score cards.  We're no Tiger Woods.

We could have played 2 more rounds, but all the little kids running around and cutting in line were too much to handle.  On the way out the door, I picked up this flyer of information:

 

Here's my review and suggestions:
Lunar Mini Golf at Chesapeake Square Mall is fun for adults and kids.  Use your own common sense when deciding whether you want to take your younger children.  I recommend playing all 3 rounds to maximize your fun.  However, I would pick a less crowded time, so you're not bumping into people and vice versa.  If you've been shopping at the mall and then decide to play a round of golf, put your bags in your locked car.  I had my purse with me, and after a few holes, I put it on a chair in their "party zone."  I was uneasy about it, but nothing happened.  Lastly, just focus on playing and having fun, not your score.  It's just a game!

For more information, please check out their website.