Friday, September 23, 2011

Results of the 2011 Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic

Between the 8th and 10th of September 2011 Luton Minigolfers Richard 'The Low-Roller' Gottfried and Emily 'Snake Eyes' Gottfried once again competed in the Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic tournament following the thrilling event in 2010 which saw Emily defeat Richard in the 72-hole contest by 178(+34) to 182(+38).

Richard & Emily at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign ahead of the competition
Richard & Emily at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign ahead of the competition

This time the two players were to compete in a three round 45-hole contest, beginning at the brand new 9-hole indoor (in a Bar!) Mini Golf course at The Swingers Club at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, followed by a revisit to the 18-hole Pike's Pass Miniature Golf course at the Adventuredome at Circus Circus, and with a final round at The Putt Park Mini-Golf course.

Photo: The prizes for the 2011 Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic competition
The prizes for the 2011 Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic competition

In Round One at The Swingers Club Richard defeated Emily 22-27
In Round Two at Pike's Pass Richard defeated Emily 45-57
In Round Three at The Putt Park Richard defeated Emily 42-53

So Richard became the Irregular Mini Golf Tour's Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic Champion for 2011 with a score of 109(+19) to Emily's score of 137(+47).

Video: Richard Gottfried's victory speech


Despite finishing as the runner-up in the tournament, Emily did receive a unique prize as the Silver Medallist as she received a Bicycle Balloon Hat from The Balloon Guy who was at The Putt Park as part of the two-year anniversary special event at the course.

Mini Golf at The Putt Park in Las Vegas - Emily and the Balloon Guy and the Bicycle Hat at The Putt Park
Emily and the Balloon Guy and the Bicycle Hat at The Putt Park

Photos from the final round at The Putt Park

Mini Golf in Las Vegas - The Putt Park

Mini Golf in Las Vegas - The Putt Park

Mini Golf in Las Vegas - The Putt Park

Mini Golf in Las Vegas - The Putt Park


Irregular Mini Golf Tour logo

Richard made it two wins on the day as he also won that afternoon's Putt Park Annual Mini-Golf Tournament

1 comment:

Coach said...

I'm obviously very sad at losing my Vegas title, but I just didn't have what it took this time.

The balloon bicycle trophy was mcuh better than any prize Rich won in Vegas, so I won in that at least!

Coach