White Sands Mini Golf, Pro Mini Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids

White Sands Mini Golf (Golf Master Tips) - Bredl has worked on course improvements, adding flower and rock beds, and hopes to add some new obstacles to the 18-hole course.

One of the favorite offerings is the black light golf from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting — it takes about an hour to set up — but those efforts are enjoyed by customers.

White Sands Mini Golf, Pro Mini Golf in Wisconsin Rapids

"It's really fun and cool," said Nolan Hartman, 8, Wisconsin Rapids. "They put down special spray paint, and then they turn all the lights off, and your ball is all lit up your clubs have duct tape on it and then it just lights up and it's really cool."

Nolan and his sister, Elyse, 12, have been golfing since they were, well, young. Their grandparents, Darlene and Richard Hartman of Wisconsin Rapids — both avid golfers — got the youngsters started, and occasionally even take them to the real course and driving range.

The siblings come out about every couple of weeks with their babysitter, Leah Freidel, 19, Wisconsin Rapids.

"It's sort of close to their home, and when they're bored, it's like 'Hey, let's go to (Lake) Wazeecha or (for) mini-golf and ice cream," Freidel said. They enjoy it.

"And I'm pretty good at it," Elyse said with a smile. "So, that's why I come."

Elyse Hartman of Wisconsin Rapids watches as her golf ball hits the hole at White Sands Mini Golf in Wisconsin Rapids.

White Sands Mini Golf Course

White Sands Mini Golf, 5511 Wazeecha Ave. (across from White Sands beach), 715-323-0150, on Facebook. Cost is $2 for 12 and younger; $3 for 13 and older. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. daily; black light golf ($3 for children, $4 adults), 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. On Facebook.

About author:

Deb Cleworth can be reached at 715-423-7200, ext. 6730, or deb.cleworth@cwnews.net. Follow her on Twitter @DebCleworth. (Mini Golf Course article source and author: Deb Cleworth)