The Full Story
75 Years of Minigolf Petit Bois
Welcome to the history page of Minigolf Petit Bois!
As part of our anniversary, we invite you to join us on a journey through time as we discover the origins and evolution of Minigolf Petit Bois.
Explore the milestones that have shaped us into who we are today.
1948
Urbain Desmet & Jules Deltombe
start the construction of Minigolf Petit Bois,
this on the former grounds of Tennis Marcy.
1950
After 2 years of construction, the time had come: Minigolf Petit Bois opened its doors on April 2, 1950 (Palm Sunday).
Urbain Desmet and Jules Deltombe, have created a magnificent minigolf. With a large number of visitors at the opening it promises to be a fantastic destination as it still is today.
1952
The old grandstand of Tennis Marcy is being converted into a Swiss chalet style, this is still the office of our Minigolf to this day.
1964
The base of the play area (crushed bricks) will be replaced by pink concrete: easier to maintain and less unevenness for playing.
1976
Death of Founder Urbain Desmet.
1977
After the death of founder Urbain Desmet, the
The 2nd generation takes over and Golf Westhoek BVBA is founded.
1979
For the first time in the history of our minigolf, artificial grass is being installed
this to provide a better golf experience.
2008
Grandson Marc Desmet takes over the BVBA, which means the 3rd generation is at the helm of our beautiful minigolf.
2009
With the 3rd generation at the helm, a fresh wind is blowing through our minigolf, but with respect for the past.
Renewal of the surface with new artificial grass mats and more renovations will follow.
2010-2013
During the winters of 2010 to 2013, our mini golf course was heavily renovated. The water stream was renovated and expanded with a beautiful fountain, but the office was also completely renovated on the inside.
2014
Our mini golf welcomes rabbits and chickens to the mini golf in 2014,
next to the birds and fish this is a nice
seen expansion among our smallest visitors.
By the way, did you know that in earlier years on our minigolf
even pheasants and goats were present.
2016
In 2016, game 8 will be expanded with multiple teeing grounds, which will be used according to age.
Did you know that all renovation and maintenance work is done entirely by our own team? Hats off!
2016
In 2016 we start with Halloween@Petit Bois
This also brings the mascot Skeletor to life.
This event quickly became extremely popular
with our visitors and returns every year.
2017
In 2017 our terrace is expanded and fitted with a brand new balustrade.
Did you know that the balustrade contains old advertising letters from Minigolf Westhoek in De Panne?
2020
2020 is a strange year for everyone, but even then we are not sitting still,
Our benches will be completely renovated and supplemented with extra new benches, our terrace will also get new tables and benches.
2025
In 2025, our mini golf will be celebrating its 75th anniversary!
To celebrate this, there will be a photo exhibition until the end of September that will allow you to enjoy what our mini golf course used to look like.
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