Last updated: February 1, 2026
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Track feel
The Blackbeard mini golf course is the venue's standout attraction with creative, well-maintained holes including a cave with waterfall feature; reviewers consistently rank it among Michigan's best mini golf courses.
Track feel
The venue offers two different 18-hole mini golf courses (Original and Challenge) suitable for all skill levels, making it versatile for families with mixed abilities.
Quick Facts
- Track Type
- outdoor
- Kart Type
- gas
- Min Age
- Must be 58 inches tall to drive go-carts; 40 inches tall to be a passenger. Passengers must ride with adult 18 years or older.
- Height Req
- 58 inches to drive; 40 inches to be a passenger
- Pricing
- Driver: $8.50, Passenger: $0.95
What visitors say
We had so much fun! My partner and I had our first break from the kids in 8 months and took a trip to TC for the day. Pirate's Cove was so cool, we did the 18 hole course and really enjoyed it - the Halloween decorations made it even…
We played the “Blackbeard” mini golf course and had a great time! It’s easily one of our top three in Michigan (along with Mackinac Island’s). The course is fun and well-designed, with creative holes including one inside a cave with a…
Awesome mini golf. Course is well maintained. Two different 18 hole courses, the Original and the Challenge course. Great fun regardless of skill level.
From 1,821 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- One of the Blackbeard mini-golf courses features a hole inside an actual cave with a waterfall—a distinctive design element that makes it stand out from typical mini-golf experiences.
- Players consistently rank Pirate's Cove among Michigan's top mini-golf courses, comparable to the more famous Mackinac Island mini-golf venue.
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