Do You Remember This Epic Grand Lake, Colorado Putt Putt Hole?
Though now closed, this Grand Lake, Colorado putt-putt hole at the Lilliputt mini-golf course utilized a unique Rube Goldberg design that once made it one of the craziest putts in the country. A single stroke would send a ball on a minute-long journey through a variety of different features. Unfortunately, this course (including the hole) was closed down due to financial reasons in 2013. Lucky for you, someone made a short edit to show just how awesome this putt putt hole was in its prime.
UPDATE: This course is now closed permanently. :-(Its awesomeness will live on this video, though!GMaps Street View:http://tinyurl.com/25mlrkjCrazy Rube Goldberg contraption cooked up by the owner of Lilliputt mini golf course in Grand Lake, CO. Goonies invention meets mini golf.
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