By Joanna Kutler
Looking for a fun summertime activity? How about playing a round of mini golf and hitting the batting cages at Golf Quest in Brookfield, CT. The mini golf facility at Golf Quest is bright and clean, with a fun New England theme. There are lots of fun water elements, including a moving water wheel, a lighthouse and a rambling stream. There's even a covered bridge. Some of the holes are painted with bright colors, which also adds to the fun.
Mini golf prices are $5.00 per person before 5:00pm. The price goes up to $6.00 for children after 5:00pm and $7.00 for adults. In addition to mini-golf, Golf Quest offers outdoor batting cages, with 18 swings per token ($2.00 for one token or $5.00 for 3 tokens). Golf Quest also has a large driving range with a wide array of summer camps and golf lessons to improve your game.
Need even more thrills? Get 5 buddies together and join the Wiffle Ball Tournament taking place at the Golf Quest in Brookfield this Saturday, July 2nd at 10:00am. Each team will consist of 5 players. Teams can be co-ed, minimum age is 16. Official wiffle ball rules will apply. (ie, no base running, judgment calls will be made, etc). The winning team receives prizes. Arrive 1 hour before the tournament start for full demonstration of rules. Sign up by Thursday, June 30.
Golf Quest has facilities in Brookfield and Southington, CT so you can take your pick (bumper boats at the Southington facility!) For directions and more information, visit the Golf Quest website atwww.golfquestranges.com or call them at (203) 775-3556 (Brookfield) or (860) 621-3663 (Southington).