This location has 2 courses (Gold and Diamond). Which side note, I've also been the lost treasure located in Ocean City, MD. The Ocean City and OBX courses are very similar to each other. However, the one at the Outer Banks has a 'train' for you to ride on to get to hole 1; but there's also stairs to walk if you don't want to ride the train. The courses here are pretty simple and easy. There aren't many obstacles, so for 2 adults it was kind of underwhelming in that aspect, but we still had fun. This is probably a really good course for people with children. The price was $15 per adult for (one) course - a little pricey I think. But then you can do the second course for only $8 ish. You also have a chance to win a free game with there with their mystery hole. At the end of your game if you got a hole in one, go up to a worker and ask what the mystery hole number is. If the mystery hole number is the same hole number, you got a hole in one at; you win a free game! Oh and the course is well maintained! read more

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I feel like this is your typical mini golf at the beach, but it was a lot of fun! The only reason I gave it three stars instead of four was that the train was broken during our visit and they were refinishing the parking lot so we had to park at the church and walk over. Otherwise, it was a great experience. read more

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We had a great time, it is set up with two different courses. We were given the option to walk to the first hole or take a train, of course we took the train. Once we completed our round of golf we decided to buy a bag of dirt and sluce for some gems, the best find were a couple of small shark teeth. A fun place for adults and families. (She kicked my butt BTW) read more

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This is always our go-to mini golf spot! We always have so much fun here and the pricing is fairly cheap - $16 per person. Definitely recommend if you're thinking about mini golf! read more

Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf - Mini Golf Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Fun place. If you can go early it would probably be better- it's gets pretty busy and slow play later in the evening.

This was a nice mini golf course with good theming. There was a small train that brought you to the top of the course, and you worked your way down as the holes progressed. There were two courses total, which decreased the wait time. There was a decent area of shade along the course, as well as seating. When asked if they sanitize the golf clubs, they said no, which was a disappointment knowing how many kids go through the course. Another family asked if they could just ride the train with their toddler, and they also said no. There was no par listed along the course or on the scorecards. read more

Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf - Mini Golf Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Great course. We went to the Diamond course which is just one of two available. Might as well be left side / right side but appreciate the creativity. The course starts with a short train ride to the top of the mountain and then you golf your way down. Nice greens and some challenging and some easier traditional holes. We golfed with my 9 year old and had a great time! read more

We took a quick trip for some mini golf. Man, it was expensive! If they are 2 and use the plastic club they could go free which helps. It is hot during the summer but it does have some shade to walk through which we definitely needed. No issues on the course.. however a family behind us kept standing right behind us waiting for their turn. It is deta cute course to put through. read more

We hit this golf course every year. It is our favorite! I enjoy that it's not flat and is very interactive. Appreciate all the updates you guys did this year! Looks great. Just a PSA to expect a wait in the evenings. It does get busy when the sun starts going down! read more

You take a train to the top of the mini golf and then play 18 holes on the way down. Pretty fun. They have a lot of good sites, waterfalls and pirate ships. read more

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Very fun course.they have two seperate course of 18 holes you can play. The gold is the pirate ship course which is pretty and fun. You get to ride the train to the top! We had so much fun we did both 18 holes! read more

Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf - Mini Golf Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Went back this year and we waited in line to get in and start playing for over 30 minutes. Mini golf is $15 per person. Finally got to ride the train and go on the gold course. Sadly, the fun stopped when the train ride ended. The holes were just as boring on the gold course. Whoever owns this place spent ALL their money on decorations, water displays, and the train and none of it on actually making the holes challenging and fun. There was such a back up it took us well over 2 hours to get through 18 holes. We play mini golf every single year we go to the beach and this place is just bottom tier. This is a reminder to myself to try any other golf course next year. read more

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We had a great time at this mini golf course! The atmosphere, design, and layout were superb! Also, with such a big course, it was kept up very impressively! Will be back soon! read more

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It was fun area with the train ride and the course things to read about the area but the holes were terribly bent and made each hole very frustrating when the balls just kept looping out! Otherwise a quick fun way to entertain the kids read more

Love this place!!! We came with our friends and our two kids (one in a stroller and other is a toddler) along with our friends. The train ride was cheesy but cool since we could fit our stroller. First of all it is hard to find any place that we can really use our stroller the whole time but this place we could! We have a baby jogger city deluxe and it fit in the train and we were able to push it along the entire diamond side of the course. The holes are fun and different. They are not just your typical, flat, boring par 3 courses. This place was beautiful with a variety of different challenges. My husband and I always try to play mini golf any time we're on vacation and this one was great. The weather was also gorgeous. We went today on a Wednesday afternoon so it was not crowded at all. The water areas do smell a little but it's not like you're there that long. The prices were a little high but it's a slightly more complex 18-hole course than just shooting pretty much straight in a boring course (like monster golf). I highly recommend it for those who enjoy mini golf. We lucked out with beautiful weather and I wouldn't come here on a busy weekend. It was so fun!!! read more

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Staff are great! I had no idea what to expect when we pulled up, but what a fun experience !! Ride a train up to the top of the mountain, and take the course that you were assigned. Very fun course, not too challenging, so great for kids! I love putt putt, so this was a treat! read more

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Lots of fun! The train wasn't working which was a disappointment but overall it was a fun course with lots of creative holes.

Bottom Line: A fun course for putters of all ages but a tad pricey. Lost Treasure Golf starts with a cheesy train ride up the hill to the gold and diamond mine, aka the gold course or the diamond course. I am sure kids love this but if being pulled uphill by a tractor isn't your thing then you can take the stairs. Regarding the two course, I've played both fairly recently and overall they are comparable in difficulty and fun. Lost Treasure Golf, which at my house we call Professor Hackers, is a well maintained course. The course supposedly follows the story of Professor Hacker in his quest for treasure in the Outer Banks. We didn't find any treasure but we did get a few holes-in-one along the way and have a good time. This course can be very busy during the prime summer months - slim picking for parking, backups at the holes, etc. Be sure to check Sunny Day and the other tourist magazines for coupons. read more

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Super fun place to visit! The staff was friendly and we had a great time! We went on a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all. They have two different courses so everyone won't be on the same course. The one we were on went through caves and under waterfalls. You do get a little mist from the falls, but on a warm day, it wants bad. read more

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The highlight of each beach trip. We come here every year. The owners have been putting money into the location and you can tell. The course looks great. Look forward to going again next year. read more

Super cute concept and place. And it also teaches history. But the train ride wasn't working, and we still had to pay full price. Boo!

Off rip, the woman who checks you in, total bitch. Was very rude and short with us for absolutely no reason. Then you ride a little train to the start of the course (very cool), but the young man who opens the gate to let you on was also very rude, he says "4 to a cart", we had a 2 year old sitting on her mothers lap and we asked if another person could ride in that cart technically making it 5 but the baby was on her moms lap. He gives an eye roll shitty "dude.." as a response like we were asking something crazy like an absolute douchebag. The only reason he didn't get absolutely leveled was because we had just paid $16 per person to play mini golf and had excited children. The train conductor was very kind. And other than that the course was beautiful, it was worth the money the train ride was cool. Staff should just be nicer to the people keeping them afloat and giving them business. Oh also their hurricane simulator machine is a scam lol claims 79 mph winds but my hair didn't even move... was $4 and $4 too many. 3 stars because train conductor and course made it worthy. read more

Nice mini golf course. Well kept and groomed. Train ride was cute to start at "top." Would like a few hazards like windmills.

Very fun, may be a bit overpriced for some people though. Train ride in the beginning, set the mood before the course. Fun for kids of all ages, and even adults! I recommend this mini golf course if you want to have some fun. read more

Cute little course! I'm biased because I won, but it was a great time. Loved the cannon effects in the water. We had no wait for going in the evening and the staff were very friendly! read more

With not much to do at night besides try out the numerous mini golf places in OBX, we decided on this place since it was close to where we were staying and one of the more "higher rated" ones. From the outside it looks quite cool with some of the water features being majestic and clean. However, once you actually start the course, each hole is pretty much exactly the same. There are basically 3 different course types to cycle through as you golf through 18 holes, so there really isn't any challenge or interest whatsoever. read more

Great place for Mini golf whether it's a date night or with the kids !!!! Highly recommended !!!

Fun, clean, and entertaining for the whole family. Little kids can play for free. You get to take a train up to the two courses, which the kids loved! Totally would come back. read more

this spot has a lingering odor, and theres a raccoon living on the top of the main mountain and he seemed like he's distressed which was terrible to see. it was an alright experience but wow was it smelly. kept my mask on not for roni, but to help cover that smell. read more

Payed $78 for 5 of us. There's two courses. The gold course with the pirate ship gives you the train ride not the diamond course. We didn't even get to choose. When my 6 year old found out we didn't get the train ride or go on the ship she started crying and ruined her time read more

This was one of the more entertaining mini-golf courses I've been on! We're thinking about going back before we leave!

Victoria, who is an older lady who works at the register was very rude and had an attitude and $16 for one person to play, we should have better service! There are plenty other places to play putt putt on the OBX and I would not recommend this one. read more

Honest review, disappointing. Family of 5 at $16 person, arrived at 9:30. Had to wait for ride on train to course which was a while. The lighting was terrible for at least two holes even for my teens. The lights started flickering, 15 minutes in and the water falls shut off. the holes in caves have zero breeze so stifling. We just did make it to the end in time by two minutes. The people behind us didn't get to finish. Management came to tell them. We all were VERY unimpressed and will not be going back. If you still choose this place to play mini golf, don't go after 8 if you want to enjoy the water falls and better lighting. I don't know how an establishment can ethically run this way. read more

Fun for the whole family! Train really is a nice touch to the experience. Course is awesome! read more

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We loved this place! It was cute, fun, and the price was great! The pirate theme was cute and the grounds were well maintained! read more

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Reviews seem suspect. Bad review then extremely good one. A company I worked for did this on glassdoor. They would have owners wife and CEO friends post great reviews after negative ones. read more

We've been to a lot of putt putt courses, but this one is great! When you pay for your tickets, they determine which course you play on. We were on the gold course, and it was good! The reason for 4/5 stars is many of the holes were lacking a challenge. Out of 18 holes maybe 4 of them offered a challenge (raised hole, ramp, curve, or barriers to the hole) all of the other ones seemed like the hole was straight ahead. My parents really enjoyed it. The pirate ship hole was an added touch! Great for anyone of all ages! read more

Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf - Mini Golf Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Every year my husband and I go to the beach we play mini golf and challenge each other. The fun is picking a new course. Waiting in line we met a family who said it is one of the best in town. The unique thing about this is that there are two courses. This allows more people to play at once. Everyone boards a train which takes you to where the courses start. The thing my husband and I found odd is that there is no par for each hole or tee to hit your first shot off of. In addition we were a bit disappointed that most of the holes were short and often a straight shot. Regardless we had fun and I imagine this would be a fantastic course for kids! read more

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Was a fun experience. Never rode on a cart to get to the putt putt course. Family fun

Fun for the kids. There are two different courses you can try, one slightly more difficult than the other. There is no refund if it rains but they will give you a rain check. We went on an overcast day so we had the place to ourselves which was awesome. It did start raining as we got to the end but we were able to finish up our game. One paying adult must play with kids. read more

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