When you think of miniature golf you probably picture castles and windmills, teenagers out on a date and tiny pencils, but over 50 years ago the Professional Putters Association turned mini golf into a pro sport.
Founded in 1959 by Don Clayton the PPA was “Founded with the purpose of finding the world’s greatest putter, to promote Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America and its franchised locations.”, and in 1961 they started televising their Parade Of Champions.
1961 PPA Parade of Champions from Professional Putters Association on Vimeo.
Back in 2011 the Professional Putters Association uploaded 50 years worth of broadcasts to Vimeo so we can study how the masters putt and totally crush it when we go out mini golfing!
1982 PPA Television Series from Professional Putters Association on Vimeo.
-Via Laughing Squid