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From Scottish Rebellion to Glowing Monsters: The Story of Mini Golf
From Scottish Rebellion to Glowing Monsters: The Story of Mini Golf
Send us Fan Mail Episode 153 What do Scottish women, rooftop golf courses, fairy-tale castles, and glowing monsters have in common? They're all part of the surprising history of miniature golf. This week on Pop Culture Passport, we're tracing the story of one of America's favorite summer traditions, from a quiet act of rebellion at St. Andrews in Scotland to the rooftop mini golf craze of 1920s New York City, through the Great Depression, and into today's elaborate themed and blacklight cours...