We are honored to celebrate Whispering Pines Miniature Golf Course as our September Featured Business. Jim and Greg Papas, owners of Whispering Pines, donate their historic Sea Breeze golf course annually to our J. Genier Charity Mini Golf Tournament in support of The Sunset House. The Papas, who recently retired and sold Parkside Diner, remain the owners of the miniature golf course and continue to provide family-friendly entertainment. Check out this Q&A with owner, Jim Papas:
Whispering Pines is the oldest golf course in the U.S.! How long has it been in business? 95 Years!
What type of services do you offer? Miniature golf. (Okay! They also offer birthday parties and course rentals for events!)
How did your business come about? It was started in 1930, it is the oldest miniature golf course in the U.S.A. (The course was renovated in 2012)
Why choose a business in Irondequoit to own? Irondequoit is a central location. We also chose to be near the West Irondequoit school district and our parent’s residence.
How many employees does your business employee? Are any Irondequoit natives? Ten, all are from either East or West Irondequoit.
What do you want potential customers to know about your business? We are real and affordable family-fun entertainment.
What community service has your business been involved in? What organizations does you support/donate to? We donate to cancer organizations and support The Sunset House.
Are there any events you are hosting that you wish to tell the community about? The J. Genier Charity Mini Golf Tournament is being held her on September 18th. Jose was a great customer of ours and is missed dearly.
Whispering Pines Miniature Golf Course is located 4383 Culver Rd. in the Sea Breeze area of Irondequoit. The golf course is season and operates in the spring, summer and fall seasons.