Tipsy Putt

What Tipsy Putt does

Tipsy Putt is an indoor mini golf and sports bar entertainment company operating four physical venues across California (Sacramento DOCO, South Lake Tahoe, Emeryville, and Monterey Cannery Row), founded in 2019 by Brandon and Jennifer Robinson. The core offering combines a 9-hole indoor mini golf course and a proprietary table-top golf game called 1-2 Putt (which fuses golf and shuffleboard mechanics) with a full bar and a kitchen serving shareable plates such as tacos, wings, and flatbreads. The company operates a 'platform plus modules' concept: the core entertainment experience is augmented by a membership program ($49/year or $149 lifetime), a mobile app for booking and ordering, a private events business supporting groups of 4-500, recurring promotional events (Taco Tuesday, Wings Wednesday, Drag Bingo), competitive leagues such as Monday Night Putters, and a Sacramento speakeasy sub-brand called Trophy Club.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer multi-unit venue operator monetizing through per-unit game fees ($18 per round mini golf, $15 per round 1-2 Putt, $29 unlimited play pass), food and beverage sales, recurring membership subscriptions, and private event/catering packages. Distribution is primarily walk-in and online booking via a third-party platform (Reserve with Rex) plus a native iOS/Android app; private events are sold through a dedicated sales team using Tripleseat. The company has no institutional investors identified, was originally a licensee of Seattle-based Flatstick Pub (agreement May 2018, concluded July 2023), and is currently raising capital via a public crowdfunding campaign launched in March 2026 to fund a planned San Francisco location.

Customer segments are broadly horizontal: social/leisure groups, corporate event planners, private celebrations (birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties), tourists at destination locations, and families during daytime hours. The company maintains a 4.6-star aggregate guest rating across locations and has received press coverage in outlets including AOL, CBS News, SF Chronicle, and Eater SF, but does not disclose revenue, customer counts, or unit economics.

Name

Tipsy Putt

Legal name

Tipsy Putt LLC

Website

https://tipsyputt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tipsy Putt operates four indoor mini golf and sports bar venues across California (Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe, Emeryville, Monterey), combining a 9-hole course, a proprietary 1-2 Putt table-top game, full bar, and food service to serve social groups, corporate events, tourists, and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Entertainment & Hospitality Venue Services

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJAEAK

Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Theme Parks, Water Parks & Family Entertainment Centers

SECONDARYHSACACAJ

Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Party & Social Event Services

Keywords

• Indoor mini golf
• Sports bar dining
• Entertainment venue
• Group event hosting
• Craft cocktails bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Game Fees: Revenue from mini golf ($18/person/round) and 1-2 Putt ($15/person/round), plus unlimited play passes ($24-$29/person)
2. Food & Beverage Sales: Full bar with craft cocktails, local beer, wine, and food menu including tacos, wings, flatbreads, and shareable plates
3. Membership Program: $149 lifetime or $49 annual membership offering free golf, drink discounts, and exclusive perks
4. Private Events & Catering: Room reservations and catering packages for groups of 4-500, with space-only and all-inclusive options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tipsy Putt operates four indoor mini golf and sports bar entertainment venues across California, offering a 9-hole themed mini golf course, the proprietary 1-2 Putt table-top golf game, additional arcade games, a full bar with craft cocktails and local beer, and a shareable food menu. Revenue is generated through per-round game fees, unlimited play passes, food and beverage sales, recurring memberships, and private event hosting for groups of 4 to 500 guests. The business is supported by a native mobile app for booking, ordering, score tracking, and rewards, plus a curated calendar of themed events such as trivia, drag bingo, and Taco Tuesday.

Product overview

Tipsy Putt is an indoor mini golf and sports bar entertainment company operating four locations across California (Sacramento, Emeryville, Monterey, and South Lake Tahoe). The core offering combines a 9-hole mini golf course and the proprietary 1-2 Putt table-top golf game with a full bar and dining menu. The company operates on a platform-plus-modules model: the core entertainment experience (mini golf, 1-2 Putt, bar, and food) is available at all locations, augmented by a membership program, a mobile app for booking and scoring, private event hosting services, recurring promotional events (Taco Tuesday, Swing Wings Wednesday, Reverse Happy Hour), competitive leagues, and the Trophy Club speakeasy sub-brand in Sacramento. The brand has expanded from a single licensed Flatstick Pub location in 2019 to fully Tipsy Putt-branded locations, with future expansion plans including San Francisco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trophy Club: Sacramento's first modern speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar, located above the main Tipsy Putt venue
• 1-2 Putt
• Tipsy Putt on Tour

Products and services

• Mini Golf Approachable yet challenging 9-hole indoor mini golf course with creative hole themes and challenges, designed for friendly competition and replayable fun for casual guests, families, and groups.
• 1-2 Putt Proprietary table-top golf game that combines elements of golf and shuffleboard, offering an alternative to traditional mini golf that takes approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. Registered trademark unique to Tipsy Putt.
• Party & Event Hosting Customizable event packages for birthdays, corporate events, leagues, and tournaments, with reservable spaces, catering options, and dedicated event management support for groups of 4 to 500 guests.
• Membership Program Loyalty program offering free unlimited mini golf and 1-2 Putt, $2 off drinks, merchandise discounts, early event access, and buddy passes. Available as a $149 Lifetime Membership or $49 annual subscription.
• Tipsy Putt Mobile App Mobile application enabling customers to book tee times, order food and drinks, track scores digitally, view leaderboards, receive VIP event notifications, and manage membership perks. Available on iOS App Store and Google Play Store.
• Trophy Club Sacramento's first modern speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar, located above the main Tipsy Putt Sacramento venue, offering priority reservations, exclusive discounts, and early access to member-only events.
• Additional Arcade Games Complementary entertainment including Pop-a-Shot, cornhole, giant Jenga, Skee Ball, Hoops, Par-cade, board games, and The Angry Golfer, available alongside the core mini golf experience at all four locations.
• Tipsy Putt on Tour Professional golfer sponsorship program supporting golfers competing on developmental tours and the PGA TOUR pathway, including PGA TOUR Americas professional Jonathan 'Johnny' De Los Reyes.
• Monday Night Putters League Weekly putting league held every Monday evening allowing participants to meet new people, compete for prizes, and play mini golf with a drink in hand.
• Full Bar & Dining Full-service bar offering craft cocktails, local beers, wine, and non-alcoholic options alongside a shareable food menu including taco plates, bone-in wings, flatbreads, and other bar favorites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6 star average guest rating

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and minor.

• TripleseatsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEvent planning and booking software used for private event reservations. Tripleseat is a venue management and event booking platform.
• DJ TriviasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrivia service provider for weekly DJ Trivia nights at South Lake Tahoe location. Teams of 2-6 people, free to play with prizes.
• Geeks Who DrinksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrivia service provider for Wednesday trivia nights at Sacramento and Monterey locations. Teams of 2-6 people.
• Jeopardy! Bar LeaguesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Jeopardy! bar trivia franchise program at Tipsy Putt Emeryville location, featuring Jeopardy!-style categories and competition.
• Jonathan Johnny De Los ReyesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional golfer sponsored through Tipsy Putt on Tour program. PGA TOUR Americas competitor working toward Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR. Northern California native representing the brand on professional golf stages.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Swingers: Crazy golf and cocktail venue with locations in London and New York. Closely matches Tipsy Putt's positioning of competitive social entertainment layered with a full bar and dining program.
• Puttshack: Tech-enabled indoor mini golf and F&B concept operating in the US and UK. Direct competitor to Tipsy Putt in the upscale mini golf + bar category, with significantly larger capital backing.
• PopStroke: Tiger Woods-designed mini golf concept paired with a full bar and restaurant. Competes in the same premium mini golf + food & beverage segment.
• Puttery: Indoor mini golf and cocktail bar concept operated by Drive Shack. Directly comparable offering combining a 9-hole-style course with craft cocktails and chef-driven food.
• Urban Putt: San Francisco-based indoor mini golf and craft cocktail venue. Same category — indoor mini golf plus full bar — and same Northern California geography, making it a direct local competitor.
• Punch Bowl Social: Eatertainment chain combining games (bowling, shuffleboard, karaoke) with a full bar and scratch kitchen. Closely overlaps Tipsy Putt's mix of interactive games, events programming, and bar-led F&B.
• Flatstick Pub: Original mini golf-and-craft beer concept that licensed the Sacramento and Tahoe venues to Tipsy Putt before the brand transitioned. Closest concept analog in terms of indoor mini golf, shuffleboard, and local craft beverages.

Broad incumbents

• Lucky Strike Entertainment: Multi-concept eatertainment operator (bowling, darts, arcade) with full bar and dining. Same category of group entertainment and F&B but a different primary game mechanic.
• Topgolf: Large, publicly known golf-based entertainment and F&B chain. Sits in the same 'golf + social entertainment' category as Tipsy Putt but at a much larger scale and a different price-point and venue format.
• Drive Shack: Owner of Puttery and operator of golf entertainment venues. Parent of a direct peer and an adjacent golf-entertainment incumbent that competes for the same consumer occasions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tipsyputt
• Facebookfacebook.com/TipsyPutt
• Instagraminstagram.com/tipsyputt
• Xx.com/TipsyPutt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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