Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Adventure Golf in Pooley Bridge, near Ullswater in the Lake District

There are plans for a new adventure golf course to be created in Pooley Bridge, near Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria.


Howfoot Leisure Ltd plan to create an 18-hole outdoor adventure golf course along with two padel courts.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Cornhole Golf - a cross-between cornhole and minigolf!

A look at the new game of Cornhole Golf.


I recently found out about a new sport - Cornhole Golf.

Cornhole Golf is a new twist on the games of cornhole and minigolf.

You can currently play Cornhole Golf at Mars-Bethel Golf in Mars, Pennsylvania and at Beaverfork Lake RV Resort in Conway, Arkansas in the USA.

Check out the Cornhole Golf website for more information.


It's always interesting to find out about new twists, takes and versions of minigolf. It'd be brilliant to have a game of Cornhole Golf on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future.

International Museum Day

Today is International Museum Day.


The Crazy Golf Museum

International Museum Day is an international day held annually and is coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM).

About International Museum Day.

International Museum Day is organised by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and has been held each year since 1977.

The objective of International Museum Day is to raise awareness about the fact that "Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples."


The Crazy Golf Museum.

The Crazy Golf Museum is celebrating it's 16th year in 2026. The worldwide archive of miniature golf memories, histories and ephemera opened it's online doors to the world on the 15th July 2010.

Check out the Crazy Golf Museum's website and social media links.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Mini Golf Wakanda in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

A look at Mini Golf Wakanda in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain.


Mini Golf Wakanda in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

The Mini Golf Wakanda course on Tenerife in the Canary Islands became the 1,118th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since 2006.

Mini Golf Wakanda in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

Mini Golf Wakanda in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

A view of the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.



The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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Didgeridoo hole at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Playing hole 12 - Didgeridoo - on the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.



The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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Sydney Opera House hole at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Playing hole 9 - Sydney Opera House - on the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.



The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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Boomerang hole at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Playing hole 7 - Boomerangs - on the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.




The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Hole 7 - Boomerangs - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Hole 7 - Boomerangs - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

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Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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International Coeliac Awareness Day

Today is International Coeliac Awareness Day.


Find out more on the Coeliac UK website.

May is Coeliac Awareness Month

What is Coeliac Disease?

Coeliac Disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. In Coeliac Disease the immune system mistakes substances found inside gluten as a threat to the body and attacks them. This can trigger a number of painful, horrible, stressful and uncomfortable symptoms.

In the UK it's estimated that 1 in 100 people have the condition.

Living a gluten free life

I was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease 18 years ago. And so began my journey into the gluten free world.

Having suffered from a range of symptoms for around ten years I finally received a positive diagnosis of Coeliac Disease following some 'interesting' and in-depth tests and procedures in 2008. It came as a relief to finally have a name for the mysterious cause of my illnesses and ailments, but at the time I was only given a brief summary and told that I'd have to "cut down on bread and beer". It was only later when I met with a Gastroenterologist and a dietitian that I found out that the only treatment for people with Coeliac Disease is a strict, life-long gluten free diet.

While having a life-long condition such as Coeliac Disease can be a pain - and horrible if I 'get glutened' - having the disease has had some positives. I've met great people since my diagnosis and have made some brilliant friends who I've met through Coeliac groups. I've also blogged a lot about living with the condition and the great Free From food & drink I've found since 2008.

For more information on Coeliac Disease visit the NHS Choices and Coeliac UK websites.

Friday, May 15, 2026

New mini golf course at the Guildford Spectrum

Guildford Spectrum leisure centre has a new mini golf course.


There's a new indoor mini golf course at the Guildford Spectrum leisure centre in Guildford, Surrey.

The Puttify interactive mini golf course is a 9-hole indoor course.

The Puttify mini golf course opened at Guildford Spectrum on Friday 15th May.

Find out more on the Guildford Spectrum website.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

4D Golf - Glow-in-the-Dark Adventure Golf in Castleford

Did you know there are two 4D Cosmic Golf courses at Xplore at Xscape Yorkshire in Castleford, West Yorkshire?


One is the Search for Atlantis. A 6-hole layout with an underwater theme.

Glow-in-the-Dark Adventure Golf at Xplore at Xscape Yorkshire in Castleford

The other is the Curse of the Mummy in 3D. A 9-hole course.

Glow-in-the-Dark Adventure Golf at Xplore at Xscape Yorkshire in Castleford

Find out more on the Xplore website.



AR Mini Golf at Games Hall by Market Halls on Oxford Street in London

The Games Hall by Market Halls on Oxford Street in London is now home to AR Mini Golf.


The Augmented Reality Mini Golf game is one of several indoor activities at the venue.

As well as the new AR Golf Lane, the venue is home to darts, shuffle, pool, basketball, air hockey and an arcade.

Find out more on the Games Hall by Market Halls website.


The AR Mini Golf game is powered by 501 Fun and the first to be opened in London.

Golf Planet in Santiago, Chile

A look at the Golf Planet Mini Golf course at Open Plaza Kennedy in Santiago, Chile.


Golf Planet Mini Golf course at Open Plaza Kennedy in Santiago, Chile


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Mini Golf Scorecard and Loyalty Apps

Information about Mini Golf scorecard and loyalty apps.


A look at minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf scorecard and loyalty apps.

A look at minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf scorecard and loyalty apps

We've used several apps to keep the score in our games on our travels to 1,117 courses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

We've seen several courses have introduced a mobile app to compliment or replace the traditional paper scorecard. Some of these apps are really good and help to enhance the experience.

We're still fans of pencil and paper to score our rounds and have amassed a large collection of scorecards from our travels over the last 20 years. That said, when we find an app that works well we're more than happy to download and use it. We've found the best ones are at courses that have both traditional and digital options for marking your scores as it keeps everyone happy.

The minigolf apps we've found offer a range of scoring functions, loyalty & reward schemes, games, reviews, contests, information and tips.

Links to minigolf apps.

These are the adventure golf, crazy golf and minigolf apps available on Android, iPhone, or via a separate QR code, app, or weblink that we've found on our miniature golfing adventures:

Your view of minigolf apps...?

Do you know of any other minigolf apps, scorecards, games or scoring systems? What do you think of them? Do you use them when you visit a course? Do you have a favourite? Let us know in the comments below.

Adventure Golf at High Lodge in Brandon, Suffolk

A look at the Adventure Golf course at High Lodge in Brandon, Thetford Forest, Suffolk.


High Lodge Adventure Golf in Brandon, Thetford Forest, Suffolk


High Lodge Adventure Golf in Brandon, Thetford Forest, Suffolk

High Lodge Adventure Golf in Brandon, Thetford Forest, Suffolk

High Lodge Adventure Golf in Brandon, Thetford Forest, Suffolk

High Lodge Adventure Golf in Brandon, Thetford Forest, Suffolk

High Lodge Adventure Golf in Brandon, Thetford Forest, Suffolk

High Lodge Adventure Golf in Brandon, Thetford Forest, Suffolk

High Lodge Adventure Golf in Brandon, Thetford Forest, Suffolk

Find out more on the Forestry England and High Lodge Adventure Golf websites.


High Lodge Adventure Golf in Brandon, Thetford Forest, Suffolk

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida, USA

A look at the 18-hole Orlando I-Drive Congo River Golf course in Orlando, Florida, USA.



Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida, USA

The answer was Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida, USA


There are several Congo River Golf adventure golf courses in Florida.

Check out the Congo River Golf website for more information.

What are the 7 Dimensions?

What are the 7Ds of this 7D Cinema?


The 7D Cinema at Coney Beach in Porthcawl, Wales on the 13th May 2019
The 7D Cinema at Coney Beach in Porthcawl, Wales on the 13th May 2019

Guess the Mini Golf course location...

Where in the world was this mini golf course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour?


Where in the world was this mini golf course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour?

Scotland in Manchester

Spotting an area of Manchester called Scotland.


While having a wander in Manchester I spotted a sign pointing to Scotland - so naturally I had to follow it.

Scotland in Manchester

It didn't take me long to find Scotland.

Scotland in Manchester

It's a small area off Red Bank in Cheetham Hill.

On our travels we've found 'A.N. Other' versions of a number of towns / islands / states / countries in the UK! These include the Isle of Wight and Ireland (both in Bedfordshire), Egypt (in Buckinghamshire), Oxford (in Northumberland), New England (in Essex), Canada (in the New Forest) and a pair of Lutons (in Kent and Devon).

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A look at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.



The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Hole 9 of the Australian Adventure Golf at Adlington Golf Centre
Hole 9 of the Australian Adventure Golf at Adlington Golf Centre

Find out more.

Visit the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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Hole 5 at Adlington Golf Centre's Australian Adventure Golf course (May 2026)

Playing hole 5 (Spider Cave) at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.



The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Emily Gottfried playing hole 5 - Spider Cave - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre
Emily playing hole 5 - Spider Cave - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Richard Gottfried stuck in a spider's web at Australian Adventure Golf at Adlington Golf Centre
Stuck in a spider's web at Australian Adventure Golf at Adlington Golf Centre

Find out more.

Visit the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Crazy Golf at Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

There's a crazy golf course at Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa in Rutland.


Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa near Oakham in Rutland has an outdoor crazy golf course.

Find out more on the Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa website.

Crazy Pool at Craig Tara Holiday Park in Ayr, Scotland

The Haven Craig Tara Holiday Park in Ayr, Scotland is home to a crazy pool course.


Crazy Pool is a cross-between crazy golf and pool / billiards games - with players using a cue, rather than a putter, to shoot a ball on an obstacle-laden table into a cup.

Find out more about Craig Tara Holiday Park on the Haven website.

From Crazy Golf to Padel at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke

The old crazy golf course at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke is being replaced with four padel courts.


The crazy golf course at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke

The crazy golf course at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke has been out of use for quite some time.

The crazy golf course at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Hole 4 of the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre (May 2026)

Playing hole 4 (Aussie Truck) at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.



The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Emily playing hole 4 - Aussie Truck - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre
Emily playing hole 4 - Aussie Truck - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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A view of the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre (May 2026)

A look at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.



The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Hole 9 - Sydney Opera House - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre
Hole 9 - Sydney Opera House - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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Adventure Golf at Matfen Hall in Northumberland

There are plans for a new adventure golf course to be created at Matfen Hall in Northumberland.


The layout will be an outdoor adventure golf course.

Find out more on the Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa & Golf Estate website.

Woodland Adventure Golf at Shibden Park in Halifax

Woodland Adventure Golf is now open at Shibden Park in Halifax, West Yorkshire.


Shibden Park in Halifax is now home to a new 12-hole outdoor woodland-themed adventure golf course.

Find out more on the Shibden Adventure Golf website.

Hole 5 of the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre (May 2026)

Playing hole 5 (Spider Cave) at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.


Hole 5 - Spider Cave - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Emily Gottfried playing hole 5 - Spider Cave - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre
Emily playing hole 5 - Spider Cave - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Richard Gottfried stuck in a spider's web at Australian Adventure Golf at Adlington Golf Centre
Stuck in a spider's web at Australian Adventure Golf at Adlington Golf Centre

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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The Minigolf Nations Cup 2008 in Tampere, Finland

We made our Great Britain minigolf team debuts at the 2008 Nations Cup of Minigolf in Tampere, Finland 18 years ago today!


The 2008 Minigolf Nations Cup

Our Great Britain Minigolf team, sponsored by UrbanCrazy, finished the tournament in 13th place. In the individual rankings I finished in 51st place and Emily was 53rd.

In action at the Minigolf Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland
In action at the Minigolf Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland

The 2008 Great Britain squad - Jouni Valkjarvi (coach), John 'Big Top Ted' McIver, Marion 'Mation' Homer, Sean 'Freebird' Homer, Tim 'Ace Man' Davies, Steve 'F1' Gow, Emily 'Lemony' Gottfried, Andy 'Sarge' Booth, 'Squire' Richard Gottfried
The 2008 Great Britain squad - Jouni Valkjarvi (coach), John 'Big Top Ted' McIver, Marion 'Mation' Homer, Sean 'Freebird' Homer, Tim 'Ace Man' Davies, Steve 'F1' Gow, Emily 'Lemony' Gottfried, Andy 'Sarge' Booth, 'Squire' Richard Gottfried

Richard Gottfried - International Minigolfer

Emily Gottfried - International Minigolfer

We've also played for the Great Britain national team in World Minigolf Sport Federation and European Minigolf Sport Federation tournaments in Stockholm, Sweden and Hastings, England.

The Beton Concrete Mini Golf course at the Manse RG Club in Tampere was the 50th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. The Eternit Miniature Golf course was the 51st and the Swedish Felt Minigolf course there was the 52nd played. We've now been to 1,117 courses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since 2006.