Once upon a time, in the marvelous state of Minnesota, where the meandering Mississippi River flows and the Twins hit home runs, there existed a band of mini-golfing prodigies who called themselves the "Merry Mallet Masters." These kids weren't your average mini-golfers. No, sir! They had skills that would make a full-sized golfer double-take with envy. Minnesota, known for its twin-city charm, lovely lakes, and polar bear-friendly winters, was the perfect setting for the Merry Mallet Masters. They held their games under the endless skies of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The landscapes varied from great green fields to the legendary Mall of America's rooftop - a mini-golf course of epic proportions! Now, let's talk about the hero of our story: Putter Pete. He was as Minnesotan as wild rice soup and as legendary as Paul Bunyan. With his checkered flannel shirt and a red fishing hat that he wore in honor of the state fish, the walleye, Putter Pete had a knack for hitting a hole-in-one, even when the windmill blades were spinning at full speed! These Minnesota kids, including Putter Pete, weren't just playing mini-golf for fun. It was their mission to master every mini-golf course in the state. From Bemidji to Bloomington, they putted with precision, aiming for the perfect score. But no matter how intense the game got, there was always room for a good chuckle. Like the time Putter Pete's ball bounced off a gnome's nose, or when Sally 'Ace' Anderson's shot ricocheted off a rubber duck and still made a hole-in-one! In Minnesota, mini-golf wasn't just a game; it was a spectacle of laughter, camaraderie, and the occasional flying golf ball.