Adventure Island Mini Golf in Southend on Sea

A revisit to Adventure Island Mini Golf in Southend on Sea.

On Saturday 25th June we swung by Adventure Island Mini Golf in Southend. It's had a few updates since we first played the Aztec and Inca courses there. Not least the addition of dinosaurs!

The courses were actually the very first Emily and I ever played on together! That was way back in 2003.

Related blog posts:
- Southend on Sea
- From the Minigolf Archives - Results of our first-ever game of Adventure Golf against each other!

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Adventure Golf at Star City in Birmingham

Replaying the Adventure Island Mini Golf course in Birmingham.

We recently revisited Adventure Island Mini Golf at Star City in Birmingham and found the courses have had some new obstacles added on a few of the holes.

The Hidden Cove Challenge course at Star City

There are also some new additions to the theming on the Hidden Cove Challenge and Lost Hut Trail courses.

There are a number of Easter Island heads dotted around the Lost Hut Trail course

The patch of 'grass' on the top of the ramp on hole 12 makes the hole even trickier

Hole 3 from hole 2

Hole 2 from hole 3

Hole 5

Hole 8 has some new obstacles on the green

Adventure Island Mini Golf has two 18-hole indoor courses and they were the 57th and 58th courses played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in 2008. We've been back a lot since then - I won the Adventure Island/Heart FM Open competition there, returning for the weekly Monday-night league where I was runner-up to three-times World Champion Chris Harding, and I was the co-course record holder with a score of 28(-8) on the Lost Hut Trail.



Check out the Adventure Island Mini Golf website for opening times, prices and further info.

Part of the Hidden Cove Challenge course

The second hole of the Hidden Cove

You can find the course at the Star City leisure and entertainment complex at Adventure Island Mini Golf, Units 20/21, Star City, Watson Road, Birmingham, B7 5SB.

A nice minigolf welcome mat! The Crazy Golf Museum will need to have one of these!

Related blog posts:
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
- From the archives...Adventure Island Mini Golf, Star City, Birmingham
- Birmingham

Link:
- Adventure Island Mini Golf website

Videos:
- Minigolf Ace Celebration on hole 10
- Minigolf Doubles Match at Adventure Island Mini Golf, Star City - Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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Minigolf report - Gottfried’s complete season at Star City

Report from the final event of the minigolf season.

Leagrave Minigolfers Richard and Emily Gottfried teed-off in the final event of the 2015 British Minigolf Association (BMGA) Tour season on Sunday 6th December at the Star City Open competition held at the Adventure Island Mini Golf centre at Star City in Birmingham.

Richard scored a three-round total of 108 (par), having shot rounds 37, 36 and 35 to finish in 16th place in the 34-player field.

Richard making a putt at Star City

Emily scored a three-round total 113 (+5) after rounds of 36, 38 and 39 to finish in 23rd place overall.

Emily in action at Adventure Island Mini Golf

The Star City Open tournament was played over three 18-hole rounds on the Lost Hut Trail course at the Adventure Island Mini Golf venue, and was won Oxford’s Michael Smith.

With the 2015 season over the pair have completed their ninth-year as BMGA Tour players. Richard finished the year in 17th place of 115 places in the BMGA Official Strokeplay Order of Merit Rankings, with Emily in 32nd position.

Link:

- Adventure Island Mini Golf website

Minigolf Report – Gottfried’s begin new Miniature Golf Season at the BMGA Star City Open in Birmingham

13th and 18th place finishes for Luton-based Minigolfers Richard & Emily Gottfried at the first-event of the BMGA season.

Luton Minigolfers Richard and Emily Gottfried were back in Minigolf action on Sunday 27th January as they teed-off in the first competition of the British Minigolf Association’s 2013 Tour season at the BMGA Star City Open at Adventure Island Mini Golf, Star City, Birmingham.

Richard finished in 13th place for the second year in a row, with Emily in 18th place in the 24-player field.

Richard scored a three-round total of 104(-4), having scored 35, 37 and 32. Richard still jointly holds the official BMGA course record of 28(-8) on the Lost Hut Trail which he equalled in 2010 at the BMGA National Open. Emily scored a total 109(+1) after rounds of 36, 32 and 41.

Richard Gottfried playing the 8th hole at Adventure Island Mini Golf

The tournament was played over three 18-hole rounds on the Lost Hut Trail course at the Star City venue and was won by Michael Smith. Adam Kelly was runner-up, with Paul Johnson third.

Richard said "I’m happy with my round of 32, but my 35 and 37 weren't good. I didn't drop many shots, but missed too many hole-in-one opportunities. Emily played some really good Minigolf and it was disappointing to see her drop so many shots on one bad hole. I’m really looking forward to playing at the new BMGA British Crazy Golf Open in Hastings in March and the BMGA British Masters at Splash Point Mini Golf in Worthing."

Emily Gottfried on the 9th hole at Adventure Island Mini Golf

Emily said “Adventure Island Mini Golf at Star City remains as a fantastic location for a winter tournament, as well as a great start to the new season. My first two rounds were great and I played well, but unfortunately one bad hole on the third round was enough to put me out of prize contention. Still, I enjoyed the tournament and the weekend, and can’t wait for the next competition in March.”

Richard and Emily are now in their seventh year as BMGA Tour Pro players. Last season Richard was ranked 5th of 120 players in the BMGA Season Rankings, 15th of 96 players in the BMGA Strokeplay Order of Merit Rankings and 15th of 60 players in the BMGA Matchplay Order of Merit Rankings. Emily was ranked 37th in the Season Only Rankings and 41st place in both the Strokeplay & Matchplay Order of Merit Rankings. Richard was 17th in the 2012 ‘Castle Golf’ World Crazy Golf Championship. And in last year's World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF) Rankings Richard placed in tied 391st place in the WMF General Class (Adults) Men's category, with Emily ranked in tied 113th place in the WMF General Class (Adults) Women’s category.

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Links and Further Information:

- The British Minigolf Association is the governing body for Minigolf Sport, including Crazy Golf and Adventure Golf. Free and BMGA Tour Pro Membership options are available. For more information please visit the BMGA website

- A British Minigolf Association Factsheet with 33 Facts and Stats about the BMGA and Minigolf in the UK can also be found on the BMGA website

- Adventure Island Mini Golf at Star City website

Winter Minigolf League Match Results - 15/12/08

Results from my matches in the Star City Monday Night Winter League on the 15th December 2008.

beat Chris Harding 34 - 37 on the Hidden Cove Course
lost to Matt Smith 36 - 35 on the Hidden Cove Course
beat Matt Smith 38 - 43 on the Lost Hut Course
beat Chris Harding 36 - 38 on the Lost Hut Course

My Adventure Island Mini Golf Winter League win/loss record:
Played - 10
Won - 8
Drawn - 1
Lost - 1
Points - 25

AIMG Winter League - Week 1

Results for Richard Gottfried from week 1 of the Adventure Island Mini Golf Winter League 2008 that teed off on 6th October.

Week 1
Beat Jam Trubridge (35-37) HC*
Drew with Fraser Cameron (34-34) LH
Beat Owen Johnson (37-49) LH
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 1, Points 7, Rank – 1st

* Richard wins the Nayland HP Singles Title

Key:
HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course

AIMG League 2008 - Final Results of Richard Gottfried

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008

Week 1
Beat Sabine Boze (40-43), HC
Beat Matthew Harding (36-38), HC
Played 2, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 1st (Tied)

Extra Match Played in Advance
Lost to Chris Harding (35-34) HC
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 2nd (Tied)

Week 2
DNP
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 3rd (Tied)

Week 3
Beat Matt Smith (36-39) HC
Lost to Jam Trubridge (39-34) LH
Lost to Fraser Cameron (39-37) LH
Beat Mystery Player (39-46) LH
Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 12, Rank – 3rd

Week 4
Void week – Bank Holiday

Week 5
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (38-50) LH
Beat Jam Trubridge (33-37) HC
Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 21, Rank – 1st (Tied)

Week 6
Beat Matt Smith (38-41) LH
Beat Fraser Cameron (33-36) HC
Lost to Chris Harding (41-38) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (33-41) HC
Played 14, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st

Week 7
DNP

Week 8
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) HC
Beat Matthew Harding (38-41), LH
Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36, Rank – 1st

Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30
(Overall results Weeks 1-8, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).

Week 9
Final Adventure Island Mini Golf League Table decided (see below)

Name Played Pts Rank
Chris Harding 14 31 1
Richard Gottfried 14 30 2
Jam Trubridge 13 21 3
Matthew Harding 14 18 4
Fraser Cameron 14 18 4
Andy Gonsalves 14 17 6
John Whitehead 13 16 7
Matthew Smith 14 12 7

Key:
HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course

More information on Adventure Island Mini Golf can be found here: www.adventureislandminigolf.co.uk

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Weeks 1 - 8 Summary

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Weeks 1 - 8 Summary

Week 1
Beat Sabine Boze (40-43), HC
Beat Matthew Harding (36-38), HC
Played 2, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 1st (Tied)

Extra Match Played in Advance
Lost to Chris Harding (35-34) HC
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 2nd (Tied)

Week 2
DNP
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 3rd (Tied)

Week 3
Beat Matt Smith (36-39) HC
Lost to Jam Trubridge (39-34) LH
Lost to Fraser Cameron (39-37) LH
Beat Mystery Player (39-46) LH
Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 12, Rank – 3rd

Week 4
Void week – Bank Holiday

Week 5
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (38-50) LH
Beat Jam Trubridge (33-37) HC
Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 21, Rank – 1st (Tied)

Week 6
Beat Matt Smith (38-41) LH
Beat Fraser Cameron (33-36) HC
Lost to Chris Harding (41-38) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (33-41) HC
Played 14, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st

Week 7
DNP

Week 8
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) HC
Beat Matthew Harding (38-41), LH
Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36, Rank – 1st

Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st
(Overall results Weeks 1-8, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).

Notes:
HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Week 8 League Table

With only one week to go the league standings look like this:

Name Played Pts Rank
Richard Gottfried 14 30 1
Chris Harding 11 25 2
Jam Trubridge 13 21 3
Andy Gonsalves 13 16 4
Matthew Harding 11 15 5
Fraser Cameron 13 15 5
John Whitehead 10 12 7
Matthew Smith 13 12 7
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Mystery Player 5 3 9
Alistair Knight 1 1 10
James Smith 1 1 10
Sabine Boze 2 0 12
Kevin Holloway 0 0 13
Sunny Sembuy 0 0 13
Jon Boorman 0 0 13
Adam Goje 0 0 13

Minigolf Report, Adventure Island Minigolf League – Week 8

23rd September 2008
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Minigolf Report
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Week 8
Luton Minigolfer Richard Gottfried finished play in the Adventure Island Minigolf League at Star City in Birmingham with two wins on Monday 22nd September. Gottfried defeated John Whitehead 35 to 41 on the Hidden Cove Challenge Course and beat Matthew Harding 38 to 41 on the Lost Hut Trail Course.

Richard now faces a one-week wait to confirm his final ranking position. He is guaranteed a place in the top two and is currently sitting in first place with 30 points from his 10 wins. Only reigning World Crazy Golf Champion Chris Harding poses a threat to the number one spot having three games in hand which he will play next week. Chris must gain six points in his three final matches to overhaul Richard – a win and 2 draws would result in a playoff match over 36 holes.

Gottfried said “I’ve done all I can and played my best Minigolf. I just need to sit tight and let the other matches happen, Chris is the World Champion and is an awesome player, but there are a lot of other good players in the league so I’ll be hoping a bit of luck goes their way when they face him next week.”

Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st
(Overall results Weeks 1-8, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).

In other results from Star City Richard teamed up with new Minigolf Doubles partner Andy Gonsalves to defeat Matt Smith & Fraser Cameron in a 36-hole Doubles Matchplay match, with Gottfried sinking an Ace at the 33rd hole to seal the victory 5 &3.

In addition to the final table being decided next Monday Richard will also be competing in a Cup Tournament at Star City.

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Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Week 6 League Table

For the second consecutive week I remain in first place in the Adventure Island Mini Golf League.

Name Played Pts Rank
Richard Gottfried 14 30 1
Chris Harding 12 28 2
Jam Trubridge 14 24 3
Matthew Harding 8 15 4
Matthew Smith 11 15 4
John Whitehead 8 12 6
Fraser Cameron 12 12 6
Andy Gonsalves 12 10 8
Mystery Player 5 3 9
Alistair Knight 1 1 10
James Smith 1 1 10
Sabine Boze 2 0 12
Kevin Holloway 0 0 13
Sunny Sembuy 0 0 13
Jon Boorman 0 0 13
Adam Goje 0 0 13

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Weeks 1 - 6 Summary

Week 1
Beat Sabine Boze (40-43), HC
Beat Matthew Harding (36-38), HC
Played 2, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 1st (Tied)

Extra Match Played in Advance
Lost to Chris Harding (35-34), HC
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 2nd (Tied)

Week 2
DNP
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 3rd (Tied)

Week 3
Beat Matt Smith (36-39) HC
Lost to Jam Trubridge (39-34) LH
Lost to Fraser Cameron (39-37) LH
Beat Mystery Player (39-46) LH
Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 12, Rank – 3rd

Week 4
Void week – Bank Holiday

Week 5
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (38-50) LH
Beat Jam Trubridge (33-37) HC
Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 21, Rank – 1st (Tied)

Week 6
Beat Matt Smith (38-41) LH
Beat Fraser Cameron (33-36) HC
Lost to Chris Harding (41-38) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (33-41) HC
Played 14, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st

HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Week 6 Results

Week 6
Beat Matt Smith (38-41) LH
Beat Fraser Cameron (33-36) HC*
Lost to Chris Harding (41-38) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (33-41) HC*
Played 14, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st

* Equal personal best scores of 33 on the Hidden Cove Challenge Course.

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Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Weeks 1 - 5 Summary

Week 1
Beat Sabine Boze (40-43), HC
Beat Matthew Harding (36-38), HC
Played 2, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 1st (Tied)

Extra Match Played in Advance
Lost to Chris Harding (35-34), HC
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 2nd (Tied)

Week 2
DNP
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 3rd (Tied)

Week 3
Beat Matt Smith (36-39) HC
Lost to Jam Trubridge (39-34) LH
Lost to Fraser Cameron (39-37) LH
Beat JO. (39-46) LH
Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 12, Rank – 3rd

Week 4
Void week – Bank Holiday

Week 5
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (38-50) LH
Beat Jam Trubridge (33-37) HC
Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 21, Rank – 1st (Tied)

HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Week 5 Results

Week 5
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (38-50) LH
Beat Jam Trubridge (33-37) HC
Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 21, Rank – 1st (Tied)

HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course

My score of 35 (-1) is a new personal best on the Lost Hut Trail Course.

My score of 33 (-3) is a new personal best on the Hidden Cove Challenge Course (and just one shot off my all-time best 18-hole score of 32 (-4).

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Week 5 League Table

After 5 weeks of play I am once again ranked 1st (Tied) in the Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 at Star City, Birmingham.

Yesterday saw me take 3 wins from 3 matches earning me 9 points and moving me up from 3rd place to tied 1st with World Crazy Golf Champion - Chris Harding.

The full league table is below.

Name Played Pts Rank
Chris Harding 8 21 1
Richard Gottfried 10 21 1
Jam Trubridge 10 18 3
Matthew Harding 7 15 4
Matthew Smith 8 12 5
John Whitehead 6 9 6
Fraser Cameron 7 9 6
Andy Gonsalves 7 6 8
Mystery Player 6 3 9
Alistair Knight 1 1 10
James Smith 1 1 10
Kevin Holloway 0 0 12
Sunny Sembuy 0 0 12
Jon Boorman 0 0 12
Adam Goje 0 0 12
Sabine Boze 2 0 16

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Weeks 1 - 4 Summary

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Weeks 1 - 4 Summary

Week 1
Beat Sabine Boze (40-43), HC
Beat Matthew Harding (36-38), HC
Played 2, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 1st (Tied)

Extra Match Played in Advance
Lost to Chris Harding (35-34), HC
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 2nd (Tied)

Week 2
DNP
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 3rd (Tied)

Week 3
Beat Matt Smith (36-39) HC
Lost to Jam Trubridge (39-34) LH
Lost to Fraser Cameron (39-37) LH
Beat Mystery Player (39-46) LH
Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 12, Rank – 3rd

HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course

Week 4
Void week – Bank Holiday

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Week 3 League Table

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Week 3 League Table

Player No. Name Played Pts Rank
1 Chris Harding 5 15 1
6 Jam Trubridge 7 15 2
4 Richard Gottfried 7 12 3
2 Matthew Harding 6 9 4
11 Fraser Cameron 6 9 4
8 John Whitehead 3 6 6
10 Matthew Smith 5 6 7
5 Mystery Player* 6 3 9
7 Andy Gonsalves 5 3 8
12 Alistair Knight 1 1 10
13 James Smith 1 1 10
3 Sabine Boze 2 0 12
9 Kevin Holloway 0 0 13
14 Sunny Sembuy 0 0 13
15 Jon Boorman 0 0 13
16 Adam Goje 0 0 13

* Mystery Player replaces the injured Emily Gottfried and gains all previous results/points

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – League Rules

Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – League Rules:
1) Course Balls MUST be used
2) Each match is played over 18 holes
3) The winner is the person with the least number of strokes after 18 holes
4) The winner will receive 3pts. In the event of a tie each player will receive 1 pt
5) If you cannot make a game you can play it another Monday or any other day if agreed between players
6) Should the ball 'jump' out of the hole this will count – this does not include shots 'horseshoeing' the hole
7) Any clubs can be used
8) Prizes are as stipulated: 1st Prize = 6 month free pass to Adventure Island. 2nd Prize = 2 Family Passes. 3rd prize = 1 Family Pass
9) The price per week for each player is £5 for any number of games you play
10) 7 shot maximum

For more information about the Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 please visit www.adventureminigolf.co.uk