Pro Putting Garden

Pro Putting Garden is a mini golf venue in Lagos, built to give families and groups of friends a relaxed game while still offering a real challenge to regular golfers. It sits in a pleasant park on the edge of the old town, right beside the historic city wall, about three minutes on foot from the town centre. There is parking on site.

The courses

There are two separate layouts: a 9-hole junior course for younger players and an 18-hole full course. The greens are shaped with rolling contours, so reading the breaks matters and each hole needs some thought.

The putting surface

The venue puts a lot of care into how the ball rolls. The artificial grass comes from Condor Grass in the Netherlands and is laid over an 8mm rebound shock pad, a combination intended to behave much like a real green. The surface runs at a stimp speed of 7.5, which makes it a useful place for golfers to work on their short game while still having fun.

A bit of competition

A daily leader board adds some friendly rivalry, and the course record stands at 32. If you beat it, the team asks you to let them know. Players of all abilities are welcome, and many groups like to put a small wager on the round, such as the next drink or lunch.

Who it suits

It works well for families with children, holidaymakers looking for an easy outing close to the centre of Lagos, and golfers who want to sharpen their putting on a quality surface.