Translation guide
Minigolf is a miniature version of golf played on a small course with obstacles. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to using the loanword ミニゴルフ, though descriptive phrases are also used.
Referring to the recreational activity of playing miniature golf.
The most common and direct way to say 'minigolf' in Japanese. It is a loanword from English and widely understood.
I played minigolf with friends on the weekend.
A new minigolf course opened at that amusement park.
A less common but still understandable term, literally 'miniature golf'. It may be used in formal contexts or to emphasize the miniature aspect.
You can enjoy miniature golf at this facility.
Literally 'putter golf', this term is sometimes used for minigolf, especially when emphasizing putting. It is less common and may be confused with putting practice in regular golf.
Let's practice at the putting golf course.