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Leslie Warren (left) and Grace Eyre (right) watche as Caleb Eyre prepares for his shot at Mulligans Golf and Games in South Jordan. Jessica Eyre/Utah Adventurer

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Grace Eyre lines up her shot while miniature golfing at Mulligans Golf and Games in South Jordan. Jessica Eyre/Utah Adventurer

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Leslie Warren helps her grandson Caleb Eyre hit his shot while miniature golfing at Mulligans Golf and Games in South Jordan. Jessica Eyre/Utah Adventurer

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Grace Eyre prepares to line up her shot at Mulligans Golf and Games in South Jordan. Jessica Eyre/Utah Adventurer

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On a recent day when temperatures were near 70 degrees, it seemed like a crime to stay inside all day.

So we hit the green — the miniature version — at Mulligans in South Jordan. It seemed like a great way to enjoy the warm spring weather without getting muddy. And while the fountains weren’t running through the golf course, the sunshine and the bright green course made it feel like we’d never need our coats again.

My kids, ages 6 and 4, had never been miniature golfing before. I was cautiously optimistic that they would be coordinated to at least enjoy the activity.

Once Caleb, 4, came to terms with the fact that he couldn’t go play inside the lighthouse or the other buildings on the course, he was gung ho to start putting — though it was more like pushing the golf ball around with the putter.

We sort of played by our own rules. Caleb would start much closer to the hole. At hole No. 1, he started at the traditional spot on the black rubber mat. But after several misses, or hitting the ball only to have it roll back to him, he picked up his purple golf ball and marched it down to about a foot from the hole.

Whatever kept this home-body putting was fine with us.

Grace, age 6, on the other hand, was determined to learn how to do it, and have good form. At first, it felt awkward to hold the club correctly. She felt like her hands were turned completely backward. But after a few holes, it started to feel more natural, and she got better and better at getting her ball from the starting point to nearer the hole.

The course wasn’t very crowded. Most of the patrons were at the driving range. So we were able to take our time — and any time you have kids this little, you’re going to be awhile. Par 3 turned into a, er, well, we quit counting.

Mulligans

What: Mulligans has two 18-hole miniature golf courses, Haunted House or The Light House. Mulligans also features a driving range, putting range and golf course, and batting cages.

Where: 692 W. 10600 South, South Jordan

Cost: Miniature golf adults, before 5 p.m., $5.50, after 5 p.m. $6.50; Children 3-11, before 5 p.m., $4.50, after 5 p.m. $5.50; Re-rounds are $3

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours are extended starting Memorial Day.

Contact: (801) 254-3377, mulligans@sjc.utah.gov, www.sjc.utah.gov/mulligans