Glenlivet's publicists are deceptively billing these nine holes as "urban scale" in size - while the truth is, it's a glorified mini-golf course. Talk about a "bad lie."

But we'll give them a mulligan because, really, how often do you play mini-golf at a wee likeness of the fabled St. Andrews course in Scotland?

Plus, playing a round at 7 Times Square is free, though donations are suggested for Gulf Coast hurricane relief.

Don't try bringing the kids, though. Minimum age is 21 because of the Scotch tie-in.

"Anyone playing will have a tough time breaking par, just like on the old Scottish links," says designer Arne Lundmark, who has also designed replica courses for Royal Caribbean cruise ships.

He uses a multi-layer method of foam and bunched-up wetsuit rubber to provide putting breaks and a top cover of nylon artificial grass.

The links have actual sand traps (with little rakes, of course) sunk into the fairways, and, unlike your average Jersey Shore mini-golf course, there are no wooden rails to keep your ball in play.

Off the edges of these par-2 or par-3 holes, the artificial turf thickens to approximate a heavy rough, and there are tufts of "heather" just waiting to ensnare your Titleist.

Landing in one of the many water hazards will cost you an extra stroke.

"No gimmes on this course," Lundmark says.

Plus, have you ever tried putting for birdie with pedestrians watching through the window?

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