Graduate students at the New York City School of Visual Arts have created what is perhaps the most original golf course ever in Off Course, an 18-hole mini golf course inspired by phobias.
Each hole was designed by a student and is themed around a different phobia. Most of these holes feature phobias I have never heard of before, such as vidigamephobia (fear of video games) and barophobia (the fear of reversed gravity).
Each hole has a creative and quirky design, which makes me really, really want to play through the entire course. Of course I can't, but you can if you visit the school during the hours that the exhibition is on. The graduating class of 2012 is going to have a hard time topping Off Course.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Themed Mini Golfing
- Designing miniature golf courses around a theme could offer a unique and entertaining experience for golf lovers.
- Health-related Themed Courses
- Creating courses themed after physical or mental health conditions could raise awareness and educate while providing entertainment.
- Experimental Entertainment
- Developing experimental and unique forms of entertainment that deviate from traditional experiences could attract interest and attention.
Where This Applies
- Golf
- Golf courses can explore incorporating these creative themes to offer unique experiences for their customers.
- Healthcare
- Hospitals or clinics can use themed mini golf courses to help educate patients and visitors about various health conditions.
- Entertainment
- Theme parks or other entertainment companies could consider incorporating themed mini golf courses as a new and unique form of attraction.
