The Challenge
Mini‑golf has always been fun, but the format hasn’t changed much in decades. While there are mini‑golf experiences that can do automatic scoring, none are able to track the exact movement of the ball in real time. Players see the outcome, not the journey. Putt & Play set out to change that.
The Experience
In partnership with Sozo Labs, Putt & Play has pioneering a patented computer‑vision mini‑golf platform that blends physical play with rich, replayable digital moments.
What players experience:
Real‑time ball tracking: Overhead cameras and neural networks identify each ball and track every bounce, curve, and roll as it happens.
Exact digital twin replays: Each hole has a pixel‑perfect 3D replica. After every putt, players watch their shot rendered on an exact digital 3D replica of the hole they are playing—including the ball’s path through internal features and pipes—for a fully immersive, “follow‑the‑ball” replay.
Seamless, automatic scoring: A patented coded‑ball system assigns each ball to a player profile, ensuring instant, accurate scoring on every hole.
Interactive course logic: The system detects hazards (penalties) and boosters (bonuses) based on where the ball travels.
Themed digital overlays: Seasonal and event content (think: Halloween ghosts, summer fireflies) adds playful challenges and reasons to return.
Projection‑ready: Built to integrate with projection for on‑green effects that sync with the tracked ball.
Shareable highlights: Post‑round shot reels and standout moments make it easy to relive (and share) the best putts.
What Customers Love
Families & casual groups: The magic of watching every putt come alive on‑screen—inside and out of the hole.
Competitive players: Precision scoring, shot replays, and bonus mechanics that reward skill.
Venues & operators: A memorable attraction with fresh, updatable content that drives repeat visits and word‑of‑mouth.
Results
First live venue launched in 2026:
1,290 players and 473 bookings in the first month.
37,000 shots tracked with 99.6% auto-scoring accuracy.
players in month one
auto-scoring accuracy
Why Sozo?
We don’t just add tech—we reimagine the experience. With Unity3D expertise, computer vision, and player‑first design, Sozo Labs helps venues deliver mini‑golf that feels both familiar and futuristic.
