Latest national ranking lists from the British Minigolf Association

National ranking list updates from the British Minigolf Association.

The official rankings have been updated following the 2014 BMGA English Open held at The Lost City Adventure Golf course in Nottingham.

Richard Gottfried playing at The Lost City Adventure Golf in Nottingham

Richard Gottfried's rankings in the Strokeplay Order of Merit for the 2013/14 season:
- Following the BMGA Star City Open - 12th of 74 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA Star City Open & AGM changes - 11th of 79 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA British Masters - 7th of 84 places (137 players)
- Following the BMGA British Championships - 10th of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Splash Point Open - 11th of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Midlands Open - 10th of 86 places (140 players)
- Following the BMGA Players Championship and BMGA British Open - 8th of 88 places (142 players)
- Following the BMGA English Open - 8th of 91 places (147 players)

Emily Gottfried playing on the Temple Trail course at The Lost City Adventure Golf in Nottingham

Emily Gottfried's rankings in the Strokeplay Order of Merit for the 2013/14 season:
- Following the BMGA Star City Open - 42nd of 74 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA Star City Open & AGM changes - 34th of 79 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA British Masters - 26th of 84 places (137 players)
- Following the BMGA British Championships - 21st of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Splash Point Open - 21st of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Midlands Open - 21st of 86 places (140 players)
- Following the BMGA Players Championship and BMGA British Open - 26th of 88 places (142 players)
- Following the BMGA English Open - 26th of 91 places (147 players)

In the BMGA Season Only Rankings for 2014 I am 20th of 65 players, Emily is in 21st place.

In the BMGA Matchplay Order of Merit Rankings Emily is in tied 20th place of 55 players, I am in 38th position.

We are both ranked in the World Minigolf Sport Federation's General Class ranking lists. In the women's rankings Emily is in tied 120th position of 128 places (132 players). In the men's rankings I am ranked in tied 397th place of 413 places (419 players).

Links:
- British Minigolf Association (BMGA)
- BMGA on Facebook
- BMGA on Twitter

Related blog posts:
- Minigolf Report from The Lost City Adventure Golf in Nottingham
- World Minigolf Rankings for 2014
- Rankings
- Richard Gottfried's Minigolf Player Profile
- Emily Gottfried's Minigolf Player Profile

Minigolf Report from The Lost City Adventure Golf in Nottingham

5th October 2014
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Minigolf Report from Nottingham

Luton Minigolfers Richard and Emily Gottfried competed in the BMGA English Open minigolf tournament at The Lost City Adventure Golf course in Nottingham on Sunday 5th October.

The English Open was played over three-rounds on the 18-hole Temple Trail Adventure Golf course and Emily and Richard tied on a score of 101(-7), alongside Nottingham’s Jam Trubridge. A total of 27-players competed in the event.

Emily scored rounds of 35, 32 and 34 and finished in 9th place with a round difference of three.

Emily Gottfried on the Temple Trail course at The Lost City Adventure Golf course in Nottingham

Richard scored rounds of 30, 34 and 37 and was classified in 11th place with a round difference of seven shots.

Richard Gottfried playing at The Lost City Adventure Golf course in Nottingham

Emily said “The Temple Trail was a great course to play, with some easy and some challenging holes. My round of 32 was a particular highlight. I really enjoyed playing in the English Open and was pleased to finish 9th overall.”

Richard said “I was happy with my opening round of 30, but disappointed with my third-round as I was chasing a podium finish. Great play by Emily again though. I’m now really looking forward to the World Crazy Golf Championships.”

Sean Homer won the BMGA English Open with a 54-hole score of 86(-22).

Emily’s good form continued following her win in the 2014 Holiday on the Buses Crazy Golf Pro Tournament in Prestatyn, North Wales last weekend. Playing in a six-player contest Emily won with a round of 35(-1) to lift the trophy on the 18-hole Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf course at the town’s Central Beach.

Emily Gottfried - Holiday on the Buses Crazy Golf Pro Champion 2014

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Minigolf Rankings Update following the BMGA British Open

Latest national ranking lists from the British Minigolf Association.

The official BMGA rankings have been updated following the BMGA Players Championship and BMGA British Open at the Pirate Golf course in Hastings.

Playing hole 12 of the Pirate Golf course in Hastings

Richard Gottfried's rankings in the Strokeplay Order of Merit for the 2013/14 season:
- Following the BMGA Star City Open - 12th of 74 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA Star City Open & AGM changes - 11th of 79 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA British Masters - 7th of 84 places (137 players)
- Following the BMGA British Championships - 10th of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Splash Point Open - 11th of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Midlands Open - 10th of 86 places (140 players)
- Following the BMGA Players Championship and BMGA British Open - 8th of 88 places (142 players)

Emily in action at the 2013 WMF World Adventure Golf Masters played at the Pirate Golf course in Hastings

Emily Gottfried's rankings in the Strokeplay Order of Merit for the 2013/14 season:
- Following the BMGA Star City Open - 42nd of 74 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA Star City Open & AGM changes - 34th of 79 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA British Masters - 26th of 84 places (137 players)
- Following the BMGA British Championships - 21st of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Splash Point Open - 21st of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Midlands Open - 21st of 86 places (140 players)
- Following the BMGA Players Championship and BMGA British Open - 26th of 88 places (142 players)

In the BMGA Season Only Rankings I am 25th of 57 players, Emily is in 29th place.

In the BMGA Matchplay Order of Merit Rankings Emily is in tied 20th place of 55 players, I am in 38th position.

We are both ranked in the World Minigolf Sport Federation's General Class ranking lists. In the women's rankings Emily is in tied 120th position of 128 places (132 players). In the men's rankings I am ranked in tied 397th place of 413 places (419 players).

Links:
- British Minigolf Association (BMGA)
- BMGA on Facebook
- BMGA on Twitter

Related blog posts:
- World Minigolf Rankings for 2014
- Rankings
- Richard Gottfried's Minigolf Player Profile
- Emily Gottfried's Minigolf Player Profile

National Minigolf Rankings Update

Latest national ranking lists from the British Minigolf Association.

The official BMGA rankings have been updated following the Midlands Open minigolf tournament and the BMGA British Doubles Championships held at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull.

Emily Gottfried playing hole 12 at Dorridge

Emily Gottfried's rankings for the Strokeplay Order of Merit in the 2013/14 season:
- Following the BMGA Star City Open - 42nd of 74 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA Star City Open & AGM changes - 34th of 79 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA British Masters - 26th of 84 places (137 players)
- Following the BMGA British Championships - 21st of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Splash Point Open - 21st of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Midlands Open - 21st of 86 places (140 players)

Richard Gottfried playing Minigolf in Dorridge

Richard Gottfried's rankings for the Strokeplay Order of Merit in the 2013/14 season:
- Following the BMGA Star City Open - 12th of 74 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA Star City Open & AGM changes - 11th of 79 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA British Masters - 7th of 84 places (137 players)
- Following the BMGA British Championships - 10th of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Splash Point Open - 11th of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Midlands Open - 10th of 86 places (140 players)

Following the BMGA British Doubles Championships Emily has moved up to from 22nd to tied 20th of 55 players in the BMGA Matchplay Order of Merit Rankings. I have moved up from 43rd place to 38th.

In the BMGA Season Only Rankings following the Midlands Open Emily is at 14th of 57 players, while I am in 25th place.

Emily and I are both ranked in the World Minigolf Sport Federation's General Class ranking lists.

Emily and Richard Gottfried at the 2011 WMF Nations Cup in Stockholm, Sweden

In the women's rankings Emily is in tied 120th position of 128 places (132 players). In the men's rankings I am ranked in tied 397th place of 413 places (419 players).

For further information on the BMGA, competitions and how to join visit the British Minigolf Association website.

Links:
- British Minigolf Association (BMGA)
- BMGA on Facebook
- BMGA on Twitter

Related blog posts:
- World Minigolf Rankings for 2014
- Rankings
- Richard Gottfried's Minigolf Player Profile
- Emily Gottfried's Minigolf Player Profile

British Minigolf Rankings Update

Latest national ranking lists from the British Minigolf Association.

The official BMGA rankings have been updated following the inaugural Splash Point Open competition held at the 18-hole Splash Point Mini Golf course in Denton Gardens, Worthing.

Richard Gottfried's rankings in the Strokeplay Order of Merit in the 2013/14 season:
- Following the BMGA Star City Open - 12th of 74 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA Star City Open & AGM changes - 11th of 79 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA British Masters - 7th of 84 places (137 players)
- Following the BMGA British Championships - 10th of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Splash Point Open - 11th of 85 places (138 players)

Richard Gottfried at Splash Point Mini Golf in Worthing earlier this year

Emily Gottfried's rankings in the Strokeplay Order of Merit in the 2013/14 season:
- Following the BMGA Star City Open - 42nd of 74 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA Star City Open & AGM changes - 34th of 79 places (135 players)
- Following the BMGA British Masters - 26th of 84 places (137 players)
- Following the BMGA British Championships - 21st of 85 places (138 players)
- Following the Splash Point Open - 21st of 85 places (138 players)

Emily Gottfried playing at Splash Point Mini Golf in Worthing earlier this season

In the current BMGA Matchplay Order of Merit rankings Emily is at 22 of 53 players (52 places), while I am in 43rd place.

In the BMGA Season Only Rankings following the Splash Point Open Emily is at 20th of 51 players, while I am in 26th place.

Emily and I are both ranked in the World Minigolf Sport Federation's General Class ranking lists. In the women's rankings Emily is in tied 120th position of 128 places / 132 players. In the men's rankings I am ranked in tied 397th place of 413 places / 419 players.

For further information on the BMGA, competitions and how to join visit the BMGA website.

Links:
- British Minigolf Association (BMGA)
- BMGA on Facebook
- BMGA on Twitter

Related blog posts:
- World Minigolf Rankings for 2014
- Latest BMGA minigolf matchplay rankings
- Rankings
- Richard Gottfried's Minigolf Player Profile
- Emily Gottfried's Minigolf Player Profile

Latest BMGA minigolf matchplay rankings

Updated BMGA Matchplay Order of Merit ranking list published.

Neither Emily or I competed in the 2014 BMGA British Matchplay Championships played at the Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course at Bluewater Park last weekend.

Following the event, won for a third-time by Kent's Sean 'Freebird' Homer, the British Minigolf Association has published an updated BMGA Matchplay Order of Merit ranking list.

Emily is ranked at 22nd of 53 players (52 places) on 900 points, while I am ranked at 43rd with 190 points. Emily has retained her position, while I moved down from 36th place.

Emily Gottfried playing at Bluewater's Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in December 2011

Richard Gottfried playing at Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in December 2011

For further information about the British Minigolf Association and BMGA Tournaments please visit the BMGA website.

Visit the Pirate Cove website for more details of the two 18-hole Adventure Golf courses at Bluewater.

In the BMGA Strokeplay Order of Merit I am currently ranked at 10th place of 85 places (138 players), with Emily at number 21.

Related blog posts:
- British Minigolf Association Ranking updates following the BMGA British Championships
- British Minigolf Association Tournament Calendar for 2014

Splash Point Open 2014 minigolf tournament

Splash Point Open minigolf competition to tee-off at Denton Gardens on Saturday 26th July 2014.

Splash Point Mini Golf in Worthing has announced the date of the first-ever Splash Point Open minigolf tournament.

The club open competition will take place over three rounds on Saturday 26th of July 2014 at the 18-hole course in Worthing's Denton Gardens.

Richard Gottfried playing hole 4 during the Hole-in-One Charity Challenge at the 2014 BMGA British Masters tournament at Splash Point Mini Golf in Worthing

Tee-off time will be 5pm and further details of the event can be found on the BMGA website here and The UnOfficial British Minigolf Forum here.

Follow Splash Point Mini Golf on Twitter and check out the British Minigolf Association's website too.

Earlier this season Splash Point was the venue for the BMGA British Masters - the third time the course has hosted the event. Back in 2010 the course also hosted the BMGA British Matchplay Championships.

Check out the links below to see videos from two BMGA British Masters competitions filmed by the team at 2 Dog Imaging:
- Video of the 2013 BMGA British Masters in Worthing
- Video of the 2012 BMGA British Masters in Worthing

Splash Point Mini Golf was the 181st course played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Links:
- Splash Point Mini Golf
- British Minigolf Association
- British Minigolf Association Tournament Calendar for 2014 blog post
- Worthing related blog posts
- Splash Point Mini Golf related blog posts

British Minigolf Association Ranking updates following the BMGA British Championships

National Miniature Golf ranking update from the British Minigolf Association following the BMGA British Championships Margate.

The British Minigolf Association has published the Strokeplay Order of Merit following the 2014 BMGA British Minigolf Championships held at Strokes Adventure Golf in Margate on the 10th and 11th of May.

In the latest update of the official BMGA Order of Merit for 2013/14 I am ranked in 10th place of 85 places (138 players).

Richard Gottfried on hole 14 of the Strokes Adventure Golf course in Margate

Richard Gottfried's rankings in the Strokeplay Order of Merit in the 2013/14 season:

- Following the BMGA Star City Open - 12th of 74 places (135 players)

- Following the BMGA Star City Open & AGM changes - 11th of 79 places (135 players)

- Following the BMGA British Masters - 7th of 84 places (137 players)

- Following the BMGA British Championships - 10th of 85 places (138 players)

Emily has moved up in the BMGA Order of Merit rankings to be listed at number 21.

Emily playing hole 17 in the BMGA Hole-in-One Challenge shootout at Strokes Adventure Golf in Margate during the BMGA British Championships weekend

Emily Gottfried's rankings in the Strokeplay Order of Merit in the 2013/14 season:

- Following the BMGA Star City Open - 42nd of 74 places (135 players)

- Following the BMGA Star City Open & AGM changes - 34th of 79 places (135 players)

- Following the BMGA British Masters - 26th of 84 places (137 players)

- Following the BMGA British Championships - 21st of 85 places (138 players)

Further details can be found on the British Minigolf Association website.

Link:

- Updated BMGA Strokeplay Order Of Merit published following the British Championships

Related blog posts:

- Latest British Minigolf Association Ranking Updates

- Minigolf Report – BMGA British Championships in Margate

Minigolf Report – BMGA British Championships in Margate

Richard Gottfried 13th and Emily Gottfried 24th in national Miniature Golf tournament. 

Luton Minigolfers Richard and Emily Gottfried competed in the BMGA British Minigolf Championships tournament that took place at the 18-hole Strokes Adventure Golf course on Westbrook Promenade in Margate, Kent on the 10th and 11th May.

In the nine-round, 162-hole tournament Richard finished in 13th place overall in the 30-player field, and was 6th of 14 players in the men's general class. Emily finished in 24th place and was third in the BMGA British Women’s Minigolf Championships contested by five players.

Richard scored a nine-round total of 354(+30) after rounds of 41, 43, 39, 40, 37, 43, 34, 34 and 43.

Richard Gottfried playing the 17th hole at Strokes Adventure Golf during the BMGA Hole-In-One Charity Challenge shootout

In the tournament's Hole-In-One Charity Challenge Richard was the only player of 28 that managed to score an Ace on the 17th hole to win the shootout.

Emily scored a total of 405(+81) with rounds of 41, 46, 44, 48, 46, 46, 46, 49 and 39.

Emily Gottfried playing hole 1 at Strokes Adventure Golf in Margate during the BMGA British Minigolf Championships

Richard said “My two rounds of 34 were really good, but I’m pretty disappointed with the other rounds. Strokes Adventure Golf has some real killer holes and I tripped up on a few of them this year. On the bright side I’m really pleased to be the first winner of a BMGA Hole-In-One Challenge shootout this season.”

Emily said “I am really pleased to have won the Bronze Medal at the British Championships during a really windy weekend on the seafront at Margate. The weather did make a few of the holes more challenging than usual so I didn’t score as well as I’d hoped, but I am happy with third place. I’m also pleased that I scored one sub-40 round at the Strokes course, which is renowned for a few really tricky holes and difficult greens.” 

The winner of the 2014 BMGA British Championship was Adam Kelly from Linton, Cambridgeshire.

Latest British Minigolf Association Ranking Updates

Ranking updates from the British Minigolf Association following the BMGA British Masters tournament in Worthing.

The British Minigolf Association has updated the ranking lists following the 2014 BMGA British Masters held at the excellent Splash Point Mini Golf course in Denton Gardens, Worthing on Sunday 13th April.

In the latest update of the official BMGA Order of Merit for 2013/14 I have moved up from 11th place of 79 places (135 players) to be ranked as the new British number 7. A total of 137 players are ranked in the list in 84 places.

Richard Gottfried playing hole 13 of the Splash Point Mini Golf course in Worthing during the BMGA British Masters

Following a very strong showing at the BMGA British Masters Emily has also moved up in the BMGA Order of Merit rankings from 34th place to 26th. The move inside the top 32 players in the UK also means she is now a Category 2 player for the first time in her Minigolf career. 

Emily putting on hole 4 of the Splash Point Mini Golf course in Worthing during the BMGA British Masters Hole-in-One Challenge

You can see the ranking lists, including the BMGA Season Only list, on the British Minigolf Association website.

- Updated BMGA Strokeplay Order Of Merit published following the British Masters

- April sees Smith retain his UK number 1 ranking and a new name at the top of Season Only Rankings

- Updated Season Only Rankings published following the British Masters

Minigolf Report – 2014 BMGA British Masters in Worthing

14th April 2014

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Minigolf Report – BMGA British Masters in Worthing

Richard Gottfried 5th and Emily Gottfried 11th in national Miniature Golf tournament. 

Luton Minigolfers Richard and Emily Gottfried competed in the BMGA British Masters tournament that took place at the 18-hole Splash Point Mini Golf course at Denton Gardens in Worthing, West Sussex on Sunday 13th April. In the four-round, 72-hole tournament Richard finished in 5th place overall in the 30-player field. Emily finished in 11th place overall, and was the winner in the Category 3 event contested by six players.

Richard and Emily Gottfried receive their medals from the Mayor of Worthing, Bob Smytherman

Richard scored a three-round total of 149(+5) after rounds of 37, 36, 39 and 37. With twelve holes-in-one across the four rounds he won the Category 1 player Aces title.

Richard Gottfried playing hole 4 during the Hole-in-One Charity Challenge at the 2014 BMGA British Masters tournament at Splash Point Mini Golf in Worthing

Emily scored a total 168(+24) with rounds of 44, 41, 41 and 42. For the second year in a row Emily had to face a play-off to win Category 3. In the sudden-death play-off Emily defeated Kent’s Adrian Amey at the first extra-hole to take the title.

Emily Gottfried in her sudden-death play-off on hole 10 at the BMGA British Masters competition at Splash Point Mini Golf in Worthing 

Richard said "Splash Point Mini Golf is a course that seems to get tougher each and every year, but I relish the chance to visit Worthing and tackle it. I dropped a few more shots this year but was very happy to finish fifth overall, as well as pick up the medal as the Aces Champion. I’m really pleased for Emily too as she improved by one place overall from last year and did really well to retain the Category 3 title.”

Emily said “I’m really happy to finish 11th overall! Splash Point is a really tough course with couple of horror holes for me, so I’m really delighted with this result. I’m also pleased to come first in my Category, despite making it harder for myself by making a few silly mistakes which meant I had to play-off for the title, but it was great victory for me. I’m looking forward to the next event in Margate now, even though that’s another tricky course.” 

The winner of the 2014 BMGA British Masters was Oxford’s Michael Smith with a score of 135(-9) who became a two-time champion. Newcastle’s John Moore, a former champion, was runner-up on 141(-3), with Portugal’s Nuno Cunha third on 144(par) and defending champion, Cambridgeshire’s Adam Kelly, fourth on 146(+2).

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British Minigolf Association Tournament Calendar for 2014

Competition dates for the British Minigolf Association’s 2014 season announced.

The British Minigolf Association’s calendar of Minigolf, Crazy Golf and Adventure Golf events for the 2014 Tour season has been announced, with nine competitions taking place at eight courses.

The 2014 Miniature Golf competition season officially teed-off at the BMGA Star City Open at the 36-hole indoor Minigolf complex at Adventure Island Mini Golf in Birmingham on the 26th of January, an event won by Oxford’s Michael Smith.

Emily playing hole 2 on the Lost Hut Trail of the Adventure Island Mini Golf course at Star City in Birmingham

The first outdoor event of the season will see the BMGA British Masters played at the 18-hole Splash Point Mini Golf course in Worthing, West Sussex on the 13th of April.

Playing the Splash Point Mini Golf course in Worthing

Next up will be the BMGA British Championships at the 18-hole Strokes Adventure Golf course in Margate, Kent which begins on the 10th of May.

Hole 1 of the 18-hole Strokes Adventure Golf course in Margate

This will be followed by the Bluewater Challenge Cup Pro-Am competition at the Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course at Bluewater Park on the 25th of June. The course will also be the venue for the BMGA British Matchplay Championship on the 6th of July.

Emily playing the Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course at Bluewater Park in Kent

The 18-hole Pirate Adventure Golf course in Hastings, East Sussex will host three tournaments from the 19th of September, with the BMGA Players Championship, BMGA International Players Championship and the BMGA British Open titles being contested.

Emily playing in the WMF World Adventure Golf Masters tournament on the Pirates Adventure Golf course in Hastings

In October the BMGA Tour will be back in Hastings for the Castle Golf World Crazy Golf Championships played on the 18-hole Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf course and teeing-off on the 25th of October.

Playing the 5th hole - The Windmill aka The Turbines of Death - of the 18-hole Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf course in Hastings. The course is the host venue of the World Crazy Golf Championships

The BMGA Tour returns to the Lost Island Encounter Adventure Golf at World of Golf in Sidcup for the Kent Open on the 9th of November, with the Kent Minigolf Club’s Invitational Tournament concluding on the 8th.

Playing the Lost Island Encounter Adventure Golf course at World of Golf Sidcup

Rounding out the 2014 Miniature Golf season will be the BMGA British Club Championship held once again at the Basingstoke Golf Centre’s 9-hole Minigolf course in Hampshire.

Playing the last hole of the 9-hole Mini Golf course at Basingstoke Golf Centre in Hampshire

There are also a number of Club ‘Open’ Minigolf competitions to be confirmed, along with the BMGA British Doubles Championship.

For more details of the British Minigolf Association and the BMGA Tour Calendar please visit the BMGA website.

You can also "Meet the characters from the professional world of crazy golf!" in this great video by the Pub Sport Portal.

Emily and I have visited and played at all of the BMGA Tour’s 2014 tournament venues on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour, check out the links below for details from our visits:

- Splash Point Mini Golf in Worthing - Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - Course Visit #181

- Course Played #34 Margate (Strokes) - Adventure Golf -Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

- New Course Visits - Pirate Cove Adventure Golf at Bluewater!

- Hastings Seafront - 18-Hole Pirate Adventure Golf Course- Minigolf Played #219

- Course Played #39 Hastings (Seafront) - Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf - Crazy World of Minigolf Tour Archives

- Lost Island Encounter Adventure Golf at World of Golf Sidcup - Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - Courses played 205 & 206

- Basingstoke Golf Centre - New Mini Golf courses played onthe Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Links:

- British Minigolf Association

- BMGA Roll of Honour for the 2013 Season

Related blog posts:

- How to join the British Minigolf Association
- British Minigolf Association blog posts