History of the Miniature Indoor Golf Game

Classic Golf Gifts is the official licensee and developer of the Arnold Palmer Indoor Golf Game.  It is modeled after Arnold Palmer Indoor Golf Course or Pro-Shot Golf in the UK, which Marx Toys marketed in the 1960’s, selling nearly a million units.  However, the original style came from Schoenhut Indoor Golf in the 1920’s where it was an immediate success. (see pictures below) 

 Jay Danner, the current developer of the Arnold Palmer Indoor Golf game, has traveled throughout North America over  the past 15 years making stops at different golf conventions, Christmas shows, trade shows and toy conventions.

The improvements of the current game brings the indoor golf into the new decade with oversized clubs and a more durable felt green.  He’s added a larger fillable, moveable water hazard to catch and penalize the errant iron shot or drive.   

Changes are still being made to improve the shotmaker and accessories added so your course can play and look like the real game. 

Marx Toys Arnold Palmer Indoor Golf Course Magazine Advertisement - 1968

Marx's Arnold Palmer Shot Maker

1960's Arnold Palmer Indoor Golf Course

Marx Toys Arnold Palmer Indoor Golf Course Box

Schoenhut Indoor Golf - 1920's