Puttify at Revel & Roll West — A New Chapter in Mini Golf’s 100-Year Story

Mini golf has always been a little magical.From its early days as a quirky pastime for resort guests to the neon-lit, obstacle-stacked courses we grew up with, it’s a game that blends skill, luck, and pure fun in a way nothing else does.

But somewhere along the way, mini golf got… stuck.
Same wooden rails. Same windmills. Same pencil-and-paper scorecards since the 1920s.

Until now.Because in 2024, something game-changing happened — and it happened right here in Kalamazoo.

Revel & Roll West became the first venue in the entire world to launch Puttify, a next-generation indoor mini-golf experience built for modern social entertainment.

And whether you’re a lifelong mini-golf fan or someone who’s always thought, “Yeah, it’s fun, but…” — Puttify is about to change the way you think about the game.

How Mini Golf Got Here — and Why It Needed an Upgrade

Mini golf first boomed in the 1920s and 30s.
Courses popped up everywhere: rooftops, hotels, amusement parks. They were colorful, creative, and surprisingly competitive. Families loved them. Couples used them for dates. Kids dragged parents out on weekends.

But for more than a century, the core experience stayed the same.

• Wooden bumpers
• Felt turf
• A pencil, a scorecard, and someone arguing that they definitely got a 3, not a 5
• One person stuck doing math at the end

Nostalgic? Yes.
Timeless? Sure.
Ready for a refresh? Absolutely.

And that refresh is Puttify.

What Makes Puttify Different

Puttify takes everything people love about mini golf — the creativity, the challenge, the group energy — and fuses it with modern technology in a way no one has done before.

There’s no app to download, no scoreboard kiosks, no wristbands.
The tech is built into the course itself.

You just play.
Puttify handles the rest.

Each hole allows up to three shots, so the pace is quicker, smoother, and more social.
And the design? It’s sleek, modular, colorful, and crafted specifically for indoor entertainment centers like Revel & Roll West.

This isn’t “mini golf with gadgets.”
It’s mini golf re-imagined from the ground up.

Why Kalamazoo Became the First in the World

Revel & Roll West has always been ahead of the curve — bowling, laser tag, arcade games, axe throwing, a full restaurant, and a full suite of social activities under one roof.

So when the creators of Puttify were looking for the perfect location to launch the world’s first course, the choice made sense:

• A high-energy venue
• A diverse crowd
• A city that loves new experiences
• A team ready to introduce something bold

And now, Kalamazoo holds a place in mini-golf history — something no other city can claim.

The Experience Today

Walking into Puttify at Revel & Roll West feels like stepping into the future of the game.

The turf is crisp.
The shapes are modern.
The course glows.
And each hole, while simple on the surface, is packed with clever design that keeps every group laughing, competing, and trying “just one more round.”

It’s fast.
It’s social.
And it’s incredibly replayable — the perfect mix for families, dates, birthday parties, and friend groups.

A New Era of Mini Golf Begins in Kalamazoo

Mini golf has survived for over a century because it brings people together.
Puttify honors that history while pushing the game forward in a way that finally feels overdue.

And the best part?
You don’t have to travel far to try the newest chapter of a 100-year-old tradition.
It’s right here at Revel & Roll West, where the world’s first Puttify course is waiting