Putt Putt seems to be an activity that has followed me my entire life. I remember vividly playing…read more weekly rounds of ultra competitive Putt Putt with my family on the Gold Coast as a kid. Since moving the Brisbane Putt Putt has since fallen off my radar... until now! A friend of mine recommended we go to Victoria Park (up near Kelvin Grove) and play some night Putt Putt for a bit of fun. Intrigued by the proposal I agreed and we made our way there around 7 o'clock that night. Initially I was a bit nervous that the repressed, competitive, Putt Putt demon within would bare all seven of its malevolent heads, however these concerns were soon alleviated due to the low admission fees and the presence of alcohol, which can be purchased and consumed legally on the course. Also, I was honestly relieved to notice that the majority of the people there were younger adults doing something a bit different with their Friday night. There were indeed kids and families around but they became adorable accessories to the evening, as opposed to tiresome obstacles. The course itself was in fact a lot of fun. Though there are no gimmicky windmills or miniature rollercoaster-things, the course still proved to be very entertaining. Each hole has three different levels of difficulty; so all players can still have a good time. Being the competitive psychopath that I am I insisted we play on the top-level of difficulty, which proved to be mostly accomplishable (all those years of competitive Putt Putting paid off). The entire experience was genuinely a lot of fun! I'm even sure I would of managed to have a good time even if I didn't win, which I did. Victoria Park is definitely a great way to break the mold and do something different with your mates around Brisbane. Though inevitably we all end up back in Fortitude Valley, Victoria Park Putt Putt is definitely worth a gander.

Putt Putt is definitely one of those things best done with a small group. Yesterday, I had my first…read moreattempt at putt putt and I have to say it is so much fun! I highly recommend if you are up for something a little different. You can of course, purchase alcohol as you make your way around the course. It has the potential to make the last few holes rather interesting. From selecting a stick that feels 'lucky', to taking that first nerve racking swing and everyone getting a bit competitive towards the end, it is genuinely a fun day. Girls, wear flat shoes and take a shoulder bag that won't get in the way. Holding a putter, a glass of wine, your ball and your bag can be a bit of a challenge otherwise!

Argh, I hate golf. It is absolutely a hit and miss sport. I'm a decent-ish tennis player so I…read morethought that would transfer over, like with professionals we see being good at both (Pat Rafter, Scott Draper)... but I can attest the two sports are as different as they can be. Tennis is competitive and enjoyable; golf will take you on a rollercoaster of awesome approaches and tidy putts followed by a series of thwacking, uneven swings, making the ball dart into the creek. Back in the day here, you could walk your dog on the course. I understand the ruling is now harsher on this front, but as I haven't brought my dog along lately I can't say. It is also possible that the rules also expressly forbid this and I alone was allowed to let my dog run wild at Keperra Golf Course because of my gender and age (as hinted by golfing partner). Chicks do not generally hang out at Keperra Golf Course, or if they do, they're getting married here because of the pretty greens. Each of the three "nines" offered here are very good, with the grass of each well-maintained. The first nine is a beautiful course with mulberry trees and bridges over running water (and, unfortunately and inevitably, a spate of plovers aggressively defending their babies). Though it's a subject of much contention, I find the first course is the easiest of the three and my personal favourite; the middle nine is the hardest.

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So I'm not a golfer. Not at all. But I enjoyed it and this place is good for beginners (and those…read moreintermediate and advance people too, of course). There are nine holes in total but you can play 18, you'll just have to repeat the course. Not that that's a bad thing particularly if you're starting out. Non members are welcome. We had a voucher for a round of golf but since we had an extra person we only paid $14 for them. We also had their fish and chips and it was massive. You get two pieces of fish, some salad and chips. It may not sound like much but it was. If you are a beginner like us, then I strongly recommend getting there early, around 11am. We had the course to ourselves for about 2 hrs before others started coming. So we were able to learn how to hit the ball and such. If it gets a little crowded and you're a slow golfer, it's best to let the faster ones ahead of you just so you don't feel rushed and so that they can go on with their game. There is a dress code, the minimum standard is: shoes, socks, tailored shorts and collared shirt. Be sure to bring a hat and sunscreen too and water to keep you hydrated.

I've played here quite a few times over the years and for anyone looking for a very very casual hit…read morethen this could be the place to try. As golf courses go this place is incredibly small compared to other places around Brisbane. Imagine a really big pitch and putt. Mostly Par 2's and 3's this course is great for beginners or maybe anyone wanting to practice their short game. No need to bring a driver, we comfortably got around the course with just a Pitching Wedge, 7 Iron and a putter. They are a lot more relaxed about their dress code than most places. Just make sure you don't wear board shorts and thongs.

Although it has a daggy exterior and a not so concreted parking lot, the 9 hole golf course has…read moreonly gotten better over the years. What not many newbies know about this golf club is that every year it hosts the Professionals on the Sunshine circuit with Seniors Pro-am (over 50s) included in the calendar as well. The clubhouse is airconditioned (yay) and the club also offers popular beers on tap at pretty darn tootin' cheap prices. The club bistro (restaurant) is open from Wednesdays to Sundays and you can get a pretty hearty lunch, dinner and snack there. Into pokies? They have that too, and if you're a member of a Brisbane RSL, it's free membership here as well. 9 Holes are about $12 a person and 18 holds is $18. Cheaper if you're a university student as well getting into Golf. A pretty good place to tee off if you ask me.