Topgolf vs Puttery
This is outdoor full-swing versus indoor cocktail putting. Topgolf gives you all-weather hitting bays, target games and a longer group outing. Puttery is an indoor, adults-first night of themed 9-hole mini golf, craft cocktails and digital scoring — shorter, and more of a bar with an activity than a sports outing. Choose Topgolf for a swing-focused daytime or evening event; choose Puttery for a date night or drinks-led evening.
Topgolf
Driving-range entertainment
- Concept
- Climate-controlled hitting bays, microchipped balls, target games
- Pricing
- ~$30–70/bay/hr
- Locations
- 100+ US venues
Pick Topgolf if…
- ✓You want to swing full clubs at targets
- ✓You want an all-ages, longer outing
- ✓Weather-proof bays and a big food menu matter
Puttery
Indoor themed mini golf + bar
- Concept
- Immersive indoor 9-hole themed courses with craft cocktails and digital scorecards
- Pricing
- Per-player; varies by venue
- Locations
- 10 US venues
Pick Puttery if…
- ✓You want cocktails and a night-out vibe (often 21+)
- ✓You prefer a shorter, indoor experience
- ✓Themed courses and digital scoring appeal to you
Golf News Nation is an independent guide and is not affiliated with any venue listed. Prices and offerings change frequently — verify with each venue before visiting. Last updated 2026-07-17.