Holey Moley has injected a whole lotta whimsy into the two-storey mini golf course-slash-restobar that is — dare we say it — utterly Instagrammable. Every nook and cranny — from the three courses (comprising 27 holes in total) and the spacious dining area to the two bars and the dance floor — is so ’grammable, you may forget you’re actually meant to play golf.

Before this, we’d imagined our first time playing mini golf in public is akin to our first KTV sesh. You’re initially shy about your skills (or lack thereof) and your ego takes a beating when you see an expert getting a hole in one. But here’s what we found out after having a go ourselves: You don’t have to be Tiger Woods, or to have even held a golf club before, to have fun here. Even the scores don’t matter after a while (or should we say, after a few crazy cocktails). But for all you competitive folks out there, there are scorecards doled out to help keep tabs on the results. Let’s be honest, though, what matters most here are the extremely photogenic stations. Every putting hole is practically built for the ’gram, with set-ups inspired by Game of Thrones, E.T, Simpsons and even Pac-Man. The Singapore outpost is Holey Moley’s first in Asia, and also the biggest among its stable of 13 outlets (there are 12 Down Under and one in Auckland), so you can be sure they’re pulling out all the stops here.

Each of the three courses has nine putting holes. This one kicks off with a big splash, literally, with an homage to Jaws.  

Hoverboards included.

Meat Loaf fans will recognise this play on his debut album, Bat Out of Hell.

Golfing in Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory means you should definitely expect a few surprises. Hint: Look for a red button.

This colourful contraption is inspired by the Mouse Trap kids’ game.

Yes, The Loophole is as intimidating as it looks.

Not when it’s a giant chess board named Children of the Pawn. It's among the three final holes of this course that's located in a very cool, quite secret neon-drenched room.

So cute you’ll want to sacrifice golfing time for some selfies with Pac-man and the ghosts.

These pretzels won’t destroy your diet.

We’re guessing the next set of nine holes would be the most popular — not just for its prime position (it’s in the main dining area on the first floor), but for the fact that there are three first-of-its-kind putting holes created just for Singapore.

Great for those who have a phobia of clowns. Just whack.

Cuter than the Singapore Flyer.

A hawker centre that’s gone all topsy turvy? This is among the three Singapore-exclusive creations. Obviously. Don’t think about chope-ing tables here cos there already are tissue packets perched on the seats. How’s that for attention to detail?

Looks like child’s play? Let’s just say aiming for that bull’s eye is harder than it seems.

Yabba dabba doo not forget to take a picture with Fred Flintstone’s set of wheels.

What looks like a mini (a really, really mini) racing circuit is really a chance for four players to challenge each other and see who putts the ball first.

When T-rex met Marina Bay Sands. And yes, this is uniquely Singapore's too.

Do not pass Go, do not collect $200. But do spend some time in jail — it makes for a great snapshot.

The only course on the second level has several holes with unique challenges that’ll make you rethink how you play the game. Plus, it’s got some of our favourite pop culture references (you’ll see in a bit). It starts off with this game that kinda reminds us of a challenge we’ve seen on Survivor — maneuver the ball on the tilted maze to try to get it to the final hole.

Fancy perching on a vinyl record player for a game of golf? The record spinning is one from American boyband Hanson. Mmmbop, we like.

Probably the most Instagrammed spot in Holey Moley to date.

A tribute to real-life daredevil Evel Knievel.

Why didn’t we realise that combining Tetris and golf could be this fun all those years ago when we were glued to our Nintendo Game Boy sets?

We swear this game won’t make you as frustrated as this dude here.

Swing the ball with the club affixed to the spot above the fire extinguisher and watch it roll down and end it off on the green.

The Simpsons are not in but you’re welcome to crash on their couch.

It doesn’t take a genius to guess that this Game of Thrones inspired stop is another popular spot for the ’gram. 

Every self-respecting sportsperson (hey, golf is a sport, okay?) deserves a cheat meal after all that hard work. And just like everything else in Holey Moley, the food and drinks here are a sight to behold as well.

Go big or go home takes on an entirely new meaning here. Holey Moley’s menu is just as whimsical as its surrounds — we’re talking one-metre-long pizzas and this behemoth burger. Behold the Monster Gold Burger ($99) which is about twice the size of our face. It comprises a hefty 900g of beef patty and pulled beef brisket wedged between gold-dusted buns. The menu recommends that this be shared between two — as in, two ogres? We think it’s better split among four to five mere mortals.

These are some pretty insane cocktails that will not only bust that diet, but will also leave you with a sugar high for days. The craziest of them all is that blue concoction, aptly named Electric Blue ($21), a combination of vodka, tequila, cointreau, lemonade, topped with whipped cream, a candy kebab and sprinkles, as well as Nerds candy around the rim.

Holey Moley is at Clarke Quay, 3B River Valley Road. Open 12pm-1am on Mon-Wed, 12pm-2am Thur-Fri, 10am-2am Sat and 10am-1am Sun. Prices start at $12 for 9 holes, $24 for 18 holes and $36 for 27 holes. More info at https://www.holeymoley.com.sg/.
PHOTOS: Ealbert Ho