Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf
Pigeon Forge Parkway · Ride up, putt down, 36 holes
You ride a mining car up the mountain and putt your way back down, past caves, waterfalls, a pirate ship and a volcano — two separate eighteen-hole courses, so thirty-six holes if you want the lot. The conceit is a 1920s explorer called Duffer A. Hacker, archaeologist, paleontologist and part-time taxidermist, who went hunting gold and diamonds in the Fogclift Islands.
Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf is one of the Pigeon Forge Parkway's classic mini golf courses. You start with a ride up the mountain in an old mining car, then putt your way back down on the trail of a 1920s explorer hunting for lost gold and diamonds.
There are two full 18-hole courses, so you can play one or take on both for 36 holes of adventure.
The legend of Professor Hacker
As the story goes, Professor Duffer A. Hacker was an explorer, archaeologist and part-time taxidermist who led two expeditions to the Fogclift Islands off South America in the 1920s. He was searching for ancient gold and diamond mines. Along the way, he found an old mining train left behind during World War I, and that train is your ride to the top of the course.
Ride the mining car to the top
The fun starts before your first putt. Climb aboard the mining car and ride up the mountain, then follow Professor Hacker's trail back down. Along the way you'll putt past caves, waterfalls, a pirate ship, a temple and a volcano, all while searching for gold and diamonds.
Two 18-hole courses
With two complete courses, Lost Treasure Golf is great for groups that want a rematch. Play one course for a quick round, or play both for the full 36-hole expedition.
Plan your visit
3010 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-0307
Little ones play free: Kids 3 and under play free with a playing adult, using a plastic putter.
Buy online: Buying tickets online saves a little off the gate price.
Go-karts across the street: Sister attraction Adventure Raceway is right across the Parkway, so it's easy to pair mini golf with a few laps on the go-karts.
Evening rounds: Mini golf on the Parkway is a favorite after-dinner activity, especially in summer.
More mini golf in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge is a mini golf town. Try candy-themed Crave Golf Club, Toy Box Mini Golf, Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay or the trick-shot course at Lost Mine. Compare them all in our guide to the best putt-putt courses in Pigeon Forge, or see our picks for indoor mini golf on a rainy day.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf?
At 3010 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, across the Parkway from Adventure Raceway.
How many holes are there?
Two 18-hole courses, 36 holes in all.
What is the mining car?
A themed ride that carries you up the mountain to start the course, part of Professor Hacker's story.
Do toddlers need a ticket?
Kids 3 and under play free with a playing adult, using a plastic putter.
Is there anything else nearby?
Yes. Adventure Raceway's go-karts and bumper boats are right across the Parkway.
Lost Treasure Golf is right on the Parkway, just minutes from our Pigeon Forge cabins. Spread out in our family cabins, keep the competition going in our game room cabins, and book direct to get our Stay & Play Pass with free attraction tickets for every paid night.