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Meet Myrtle Beach’s mini golf master

If you have the sun-drenched boulevards of Myrtle Beach, you soon come across something rather unexpected: a volcano. He rises 40 feet into the air and every 20 minutes erupts in a fiery spectacle over his kingdom: Hawaiian Rumble, a mini-golf course nestled among the city’s neon-lit tourist attractions. With its island atmosphere and international reputation, Hawaiian Rumble is anything but an ordinary putt-putt spot.

Often called the “mini golf capital of the world,” Myrtle Beach is home to more than 30 imaginatively themed courses. However, Hawaiian Rumble, first opened in 1997, stands out from the rest. The tiki torches, lush landscaping and rhythmic Hawaiian tunes transport mini golfers of all ages to a vibrant island experience. The course itself has been carefully designed, with clever slopes and cunning hazards that will confuse amateurs and professionals alike.

Once a year, the best mini golfers gather beneath the rumbling volcano of Hawaiian Rumble to strut their stuff at the Mini-Golf Masters tournament. But the other 362 days of the year, the course is simply a playful escape – a reminder that in Myrtle Beach, even 18 holes of mini golf can feel like an adventure. After all, you never know what you’ll find hidden in South Carolina’s coastal charms.

In this brand new episode of Infrequently Asked Questions, sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach, we sat down with Bob Detwiler, president of the U.S. ProMiniGolf Association, to answer some of our most thought-provoking questions. Should mini golf be an Olympic sport? Has anyone ever tried to climb the volcano? (Did they succeed?)

Watch the video above to discover these answers and see where all the magic happens.

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