Halloween Crazy Golf at Canalside Farm in Staffordshire

There will be a Halloween-themed crazy golf course at Canalside Farm's Pumpkin Picking event this year.

Canalside Farm is in Great Haywood, Staffordshire.

Find out more on the Canalside Farm website.

20 for 20 - Happy Miniature Golf Day

20 for 20: 20 years of our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

This month we're celebrating two decades of our crazy minigolfing adventures.

Today is Miniature Golf Day!

Miniature Golf Day takes place on the 21st September each year.

Minigolf courses we've played on 'Miniature Golf Days' in previous years

There are two 'miniature golf days' each year:

• National Miniature Golf Day is always on the second Saturday in May.
• The other minigolf day - Miniature Golf Day - is always on the 21st September.

Related blog posts:

• 20 for 20
• Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
• Our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour is 20 years old this month

Miniature Golf Day

Happy Miniature Golf Day.

Today is Miniature Golf Day.

Miniature Golf Day is always on the 21st September.

Tomorrow is Miniature Golf Day

Tomorrow, Monday 21st September, is Miniature Golf Day.

Playing The Himalayas Miniature Golf course at St Andrews in 2012

There are two miniature golf days each year. 'National Miniature Golf Day' is always on the second Saturday in May. The other minigolf day, 'Miniature Golf Day', is always on the 21st September.

Playing the Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Skegness in 2015

One week until Miniature Golf Day 2026

There's a week to go until Miniature Golf Day 2026.

This year Miniature Golf Day will take place on Monday 21st September.

Minigolf courses we've played on Miniature Golf Days in previous years

There are two 'miniature golf days' each year.

• National Miniature Golf Day is always on the second Saturday in May.
• The other minigolf day, Miniature Golf Day, is always on the 21st September.

World Rock Paper Scissors Day 2026

Happy World Rock Paper Scissors Day.

Today is World Rock Paper Scissors Day!

World Rock Paper Scissors Day is always on the 27th August.

Competing in Rock Paper Scissors tournaments.

Emily and I have competed in several Rock Paper Scissors competitions over the years, including the International Rock Paper Scissors Championships and UK Rock Paper Scissors Championships.

Competitive Rock Paper Scissors draws a crowd!

Check out the videos in my Rock Paper Scissors Playlist on YouTube. The RPS events we've played in have been wild and crazy events with spectacular atmospheres!

Rock Paper Scissors tournaments around the world.

Do you know of any other Rock Paper Scissors tournaments or championships that take place in the UK or around the world? Do let me know in the comments.

Taking on football legend Neil 'Razor' Ruddock at the International Rock Paper Scissors Championships in 2012

Related blog posts:

• Rock Paper Scissors
• Janken
• International Rock Paper Scissors Championships
• UK Rock Paper Scissors Championships
• UK Rock Paper Scissors Championships

Videos:

• Rock Paper Scissors Playlist on YouTube
• UK Rock Paper Scissors Championship 2010 - The Grand Final
• UK Rock Paper Scissors Championship 2010 - Opening Match
• UK Rock Paper Scissors Championship 2010 - Emily Gottfried's 1st Round Win
• UK Rock Paper Scissors Championship 2010 - Richard Gottfried's 2nd Round Loss
• Sportingbet UK Rock Paper Scissors Championship 2011 - Emily Gottfried's 2nd Round Win
• Sportingbet UK Rock Paper Scissors Championship 2011 - Emily Gottfried vs. Oliver Florence in the Last 32 / 3rd Round

Winning the 2012 World Alternative Games Egg Throwing Championships

A look back at the 2012 World Alternative Games Egg Throwing Championships in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales.

I was one half of the winning pair to scoop the title of World Egg Throwing Championships at the World Alternative Games in 2012!

My team-mate Jas Kukielka and I were victorious in a field of 19 teams, with players from Wales, England, France, the Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands competing for the gold medal.

The 2012 World Alternative Games Egg Throwing Championships Gold Medal winning team and the Silver Medallists - from l-r Jas 'Jasain Bolt' Kukielka, Richard Gottfried (with Egg), Seve Kukielka

The sport involves one player as the Egg Thrower and one as the Egg Catcher. Each pair chose two raw eggs and throw / toss / lob the egg to their partner. The Thrower always remains at one end, with the Catcher moving further back after each successful catch until there is just one team left standing with a whole unbroken egg.

About the World Alternative Games.

The World Alternative Games was a festival of sport that took place in Britain’s Smallest Town – Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales. The inaugural edition in 2012 saw over 50 different weird and wacky, odd and obscure sports taking place during the two week event.

The World Alternative Games were held in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018.

Find out more on the World Alternative Games website.

Ham & Egging.

When I started blogging about taking part in different sports and games back in 2006 I never realised that six years later I’d be an actual world champion!

Related blog posts:

• Egg
• Egg Throwing
• Llanwrtyd Wells
• World Alternative Games

Free Crazy Golf Funday in Alfreton, Derbyshire

There will be a free Crazy Golf Funday in Alfreton, Derbyshire on Thursday 27th August.

Players can get a free round by completing a town centre trail and handing in the entry slip at the course.

Find out more on the Visit Amber Valley website.

One month until Miniature Golf Day 2026

There's a month to go until Miniature Golf Day 2026.

This year Miniature Golf Day will take place on Monday 21st September.

Minigolf courses we've played on Miniature Golf Days in previous years

There are two 'miniature golf days' each year.

• National Miniature Golf Day is always on the second Saturday in May.
• The other minigolf day, Miniature Golf Day, is always on the 21st September.

World Crazy Golf Championships 2027 in Hastings

The dates for the 2027 World Crazy Golf Championships have been announced.

The World Crazy Golf Championships 2027 in Hastings, East Sussex will take place on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June 2027.

Emily playing in the World Crazy Golf Championships in Hastings

2027 will see the 24th edition of the World Crazy Golf Championships take place.

Playing in the World Crazy Golf Championships in Hastings

The event is held on the 18-hole outdoor Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf course at the seafront Hastings Adventure Golf complex.

Emily playing at the 2014 World Crazy Golf Championships

Playing at the 2014 World Crazy Golf Championships

The World Crazy Golf Championships began in 2003 and has been held at Hastings Adventure Golf every year, except 2020 when the event was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The current World Crazy Golf Champion is Rocky Bullin who is enjoying his first reign as world champion.

As well as the overall World title, the three-day championships also sees titles up for grabs in competitions including team and junior events.

Playing at the 2015 World Crazy Golf Championships

Find out more about the World Crazy Golf Championships

Check out the Hastings Adventure Golf website and the World Crazy Golf Championships section.

Emily playing at the 2014 World Crazy Golf Championships

Playing in the World Crazy Golf Championships

Emily and I both made our debuts in the 2007 edition of the event back when it was known as the Virgin Money World Crazy Golf Championships. It was Emily's first ever miniature golf tournament.

Playing in the final of the 2009 World Crazy Golf Championships - I am a four-time finalist in the event

Emily and The Gommery Trophy at the 2014 World Crazy Golf Championships. Emily is a two-time winner of the trophy awarded for most holes-in-one by players who finish outside the final top 18

Crazy Golf at Haywards Heath Town Day

There will be a crazy golf course at Haywards Heath Town Day.

Haywards Heath Town Day will include a free-to-play crazy golf course.

The free event in Haywards Heath, West Sussex takes place on Saturday 12th September.

Find out more about Haywards Heath Town Day on the Haywards Heath Town Council website.

Stockport Krazy Races 2026

The Stockport Krazy Races 2026 took place on Sunday 9th August.

SK Bombardiers on their third run down the hill

The Krazy Races soapbox derby returned to Stockport for an action packed day of street racing on Sunday 9th August.

The Coffee Block car on the start line

The Stockport Krazy Races saw 27 teams tackle a track from St Petersgate, down Mersey Square and over the finish line on Chestergate.

One of the competitors tackling the first corner

We had a nice afternoon at event. What a turnout, the town was packed. A fun atmosphere and plenty of good viewing spots.

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Well done to Krazy Races, Totally Stockport and all of the teams for a brilliant spectacle.

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Find out more on the Krazy Races website.

Links:

• Krazy Races
• Totally Stockport

Videos:

• The Back to the Future DMC DeLorean car on its third and final run at the Krazy Races soapbox derby in Stockport
• The Octopus Energy car with a smoking finish to their run at the Krazy Races soapbox derby in Stockport

The Brewmaster's Open minigolf tournament at the Camden Town Brewery in London

Playing crazy golf in a brewery!

The Brewmaster's Open minigolf tournament took place at the Camden Town Brewery in London on this day in 2012.

We competed in The Brewmaster's Open at the Camden Town Brewery 14 years ago today. It was part of the brilliant summer of sport in the capital.

Richard Gottfried, Christopher Gottfried, Alan Norman, Emily Gottfried, Seth Thomas and Simon Hall at The Brewmaster's Open

More than 200 players competed in the tournament on the pop-up 5-hole crazy golf course.

Richard Gottfried, Alan Norman and Seth Thomas on the podium at The Brewmaster's Open

Alan 'Stormin' Norman won The Brewmaster's Open with his round of 8. I finished in tied 2nd place alongside Seth Thomas.

The scorecards for the event

Related blog posts:

• Camden Town Brewery
• Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Link:

• Camden Town Brewery

Two months until Miniature Golf Day 2026

There are two months until Miniature Golf Day 2026.

This year Miniature Golf Day will take place on Monday 21st September.

Minigolf courses we've played on Miniature Golf Days in previous years

There are two 'miniature golf days' each year.

• National Miniature Golf Day is always on the second Saturday in May.
• The other minigolf day, Miniature Golf Day, is always on the 21st September.

Summer mini golf in Doncaster

There will be a mini golf course in Doncaster this summer.

A pop-up mini golf course will be one of the attractions at the Summer in the City event taking place in Sir Nigel Gresley Square in Doncaster this summer.

Summer in the City launches on Saturday 1st August and will be open Thursday to Sunday throughout August.

Find out more on the Visit Doncaster website.

Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open Championship 2026

Information about the 2026 PIAG Open Championship.

The Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open Championship returns this month.

The PIAG Open tees-off on Thursday 16th July, with Paradise Island Adventure Golf courses around the UK offering players the chance to enter the event when they play a round at a PIAG course.

About the PIAG Open adventure golf championship

The PIAG Open Championship is taking place across Paradise Island Adventure Golf courses between Thursday 16th and Sunday 19th July.

Paradise Island Adventure Golf has seven venues in England and Scotland.

Find out more on the Paradise Island Adventure Golf website.

Winning the PIAG Open Championship

I won the PIAG Open Championship at the Manchester Trafford Centre venue in 2018, with Emily winning the competition in 2019.

Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open Champion 2018

Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open Champion 2019

Find your nearest Paradise Island Adventure Golf course

Visit the Paradise Island Adventure Golf website for more information on the PIAG courses in Glasgow, Cheshire Oaks, Manchester, Sheffield, Derby, Rushden Lakes and Plymouth.

Mini Golf at Westgate Square in Canterbury, Kent

There will be mini golf at the Canterbury City Show.

The Canterbury City Show will be taking place in Westgate Gardens and Westgate Square on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July.

There will be mini golf at Westgate Square.

Find out more on the Canterbury City Show website.

2026 World Crazy Golf Championships in Hastings

Good luck to the competitors in the 2026 World Crazy Golf Championships in Hastings.

The major miniature golf tournament returns for its 23rd edition from the 5th to 7th June 2026.

Richard Gottfried playing in the World Crazy Golf Championships

The World Crazy Golf Championships began in 2003 and has been held at Hastings Adventure Golf every year, except 2020 when the event was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The current champion is Marc 'The Force' Chapman who is enjoying his fifth reign as world champion.

We both made our debuts in the 2007 edition of the event back when it was known as the Virgin Money World Crazy Golf Championships. It was Emily's first ever miniature golf tournament.

Emily Gottfried playing in the World Crazy Golf Championships

Find out more.

Visit the Hastings Adventure Golf website to find out more about the 2026 World Crazy Golf Championships.

Get set for the NEXT 'Miniature Golf Day'

'Miniature Golf Day' is ALWAYS on the 21st September.

While 'National Miniature Golf Day' is held on the second Saturday in May, the other BIG minigolf day of the year is 'Miniature Golf Day' and is ALWAYS on the 21st September.

In 2026 the 21st falls on a Monday.

Emily playing the Crazy Golf course at the Botanic Gardens in Southport on Miniature Golf Day 2019

That was National Miniature Golf Day

Where did you play for National Miniature Golf Day?

If you weren't able to visit a miniature golf course for National Miniature Golf Day, then you can celebrate again on the second BIG minigolf day of the year when Miniature Golf Day is marked on the 21st September.

Playing at The Himalayas on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in 2012. The course is the world's first miniature golf and home to the St Andrews Ladies' Putting Club

There are two 'miniature golf days' each year.

• National Miniature Golf Day is always on the second Saturday in May.
• The other minigolf day, Miniature Golf Day, is always on the 21st September. In 2026 the 21st falls on a Monday.