Yes, this is for real. And yes, it is so freakin’ awesome.

It’s the secretly infamous, miniature golf course Ahlgrim Acres, in the basement of Ahlgrim Funeral Home. On our recent Chicago trip we finally made it up to Palatine to experience this amazing, oddball gem. Originally built for their kids back in the 60s, the 9 haunted holes (complete with spooky music) are open to the public; when they’re not conducting services, that is. More info below.

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Jump the skull!



August putting through the coffin. Notice the real estate sign on top, “Homes for living“.



The half-dozen video games and pinball machines are all free. Score!



Mel putting under a bloody scythe.



Fred putting into the Ahlgrim Cryptorium.



The Cryptorium has three grave obstacles you must avoid, or incur a two-stroke penalty for “disturbing a grave”.



Ahlgrim Acres has both cruise-ship shuffleboard and a bar-style shuffleboard table. Plus, pool tables and foosball. Yes, this place has everything you could wish for in a funeral home. Except beer.



Everett frozen with fear fun.



That ain’t mistletoe.



No minigolf course is complete without a windmill.



Spotted this diorama upstairs in the funeral home.



They just don’t do portraits like this anymore.

If you’re anywhere near Chicago call Ahlgrim’s and make an appointment to play golf. They’re super-nice folks. And it’ll give you one of the most random experiences ever.

LOCATION:

AHLGRIM FUNERAL SERVICES /

AHLGRIM ACRES MINIATURE GOLF

201 N. Northwest Hwy

Palatine IL 60067

phone: (847) 358-7411

website: www.ahlgrimffs.com/golfcourse.htm

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