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.
ミニゴルフ
minigolf
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.
週末に友達とミニゴルフをした。
I played minigolf with friends on the weekend.
あの遊園地に新しいミニゴルフ場ができた。
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.
この施設ではミニチュアゴルフが楽しめます。
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.
パターゴルフ場で練習しよう。
Let's practice at the putting golf course.