Showing posts with label Florida. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Florida. Show all posts

Monday, September 02, 2024

CenterCup - an Arnold Palmer-themed golf and dining concept

A new Arnold Palmer-themed golf and dining concept is launching in the USA.


CenterCup will feature a 27-hole mini-golf course at the venue in the Butler Shopping Center District of Gainesville, Florida, USA.

The CenterCup concept is a new partnership between 23 Restaurant Services and Arnold Palmer Enterprises.

Check out the CenterCup website for more information.


Hopefully we'll get to visit CenterCup on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future.

Arnold Palmer Putting Courses


Arnold Palmer Putting Courses are a design classic and include all the elements that make a Crazy Golf course great – the Windmill, the Waterwheel, an Obelisk, ledges, bunkers, traps, flat loops, hills and plateaus – everything laid out to make a course interesting, testing and most of all fun!

They're my favourite type of minigolf course and I've visited most of those that still remain in the UK.

The Arnold Palmer branded miniature golf courses were part of the Arnold Palmer Enterprises empire set-up in 1961 that saw the legendary golfer's name licensed and franchised to a wide-range of activities and products including Dry Cleaning centres and an Arnold Palmer brand foot detergent.

A sign at the Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, UK
A sign at the Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, UK

By 1966 there were 130 Arnold Palmer Putting Courses in the USA, with ten in Japan and some in South Africa.

The first Arnold Palmer Putting Course in the UK opened in Coventry in 1965 and was part of an Arnold Palmer Driving Range. A course was also located at a Driving Range in Sheffield.

Take a look at my blog post about Arnold Palmer Putting Courses in the UK for further information.

Sunday, September 01, 2024

Ephemera from Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida, USA

A look at some minigolf ephemera from Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida, USA.


Emily played the Congo River Golf course in Orlando, Florida in September 2023 and brought back these items including a scorecard, promotional coupons and a pencil.

Minigolf scorecard from Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

Minigolf scorecard from Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

Minigolf scorecard from Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

Promotional coupon from Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

Pencil from Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

Playing minigolf and visiting the alligators at Congo River Golf in Orlando


There are real alligators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
There are real alligators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

The 18-hole Orlando I-Drive Congo River Golf  location was the 1,030th course visited and 569th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

The gators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
The gators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

The gators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
The gators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

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

Visit the Congo River Golf website for more information.

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida, USA

A visit to Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida, USA.


Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

Emily played the Congo River Golf course in Orlando, Florida last September.

There are real alligators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
There are real alligators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

The 18-hole Orlando I-Drive Congo River Golf  location was the 1,030th course visited and 569th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

The gators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
The gators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

The gators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
The gators at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

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

Visit the Congo River Golf website for more information.


Pencils and promotional scratchcards at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida
Pencils and promotional scratchcards at Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida

A wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tube man in Florida

Emily spotted a wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tube man in Florida last year.


A wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tube man in Florida
Emily spotted this wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tube man on North Federal Highway 1 between Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale in Florida last September

Friday, September 10, 2021

Haunted Miniature Golf at Putt'n Around in Delray Beach, Florida

Putt'n Around in Delray Beach, Florida, USA will be having a Haunted Miniature Golf course throughout October.


Putt'n Around in Delray Beach, Florida, USA will be having a Haunted Miniature Golf course throughout October

It's always fun to hear about Halloween-themed minigolf courses and events.

Putt'n Around Delray Beach is home to two 18-hole miniature golf courses. Hopefully we'll get to play them on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour one day.

They've got a fun mascot at the course too.

Check out the Putt'n Around Delray Beach website for more information.

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

Hollywood Drive-In Golf in Orlando, Florida

A look at the Hollywood Drive-In Golf courses in Orlando, Florida.


Hollywood Drive-In Golf. Photo by Shelley Barrett 2018
Hollywood Drive-In Golf. Photo by Shelley Barrett

Many thanks to our friend Shelley Barrett for sending us these snaps from her family holiday visit to the two 18-hole Hollywood Drive-In Golf courses in Orlando, Florida. The courses look superb.

Hollywood Drive-In Golf. Photo by Shelley Barrett 2018
Hollywood Drive-In Golf. Photo by Shelley Barrett

Check out the Hollywood Drive-In Golf website for more info.

Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf

Souvenirs from Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf.


Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf. Photo by Shelley Barrett 2018

Many thanks to our friend Shelley Barrett for sending us a scorecard and pencils as souvenirs from her family holiday to Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf in Orlando, Florida.

Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf. Scorecard and pencils from Shelley Barrett

Walt Disney World is home to two 18-hole minigolf courses known as Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf.

Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf. Scorecard from Shelley Barrett

Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf. Scorecard from Shelley Barrett
The scoring and rules side

Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf. Scorecard from Shelley Barrett
The story side of the scorecard

Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf. Pencils from Shelley Barrett
Four minigolf pencils from Disney World

Our friends over at The Putting Penguin and A Couple of Putts minigolf review sites have played the courses:
- The Putting Penguin review
- A Couple of Putts review 1 and 2

Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf. Photo by Shelley Barrett 2018
It's always nice to see a leaderboard at a minigolf course

You can find out more about the Winter Summerland Miniature Golf courses on the Walt Disney World website.

Monday, January 08, 2018

New in the Crazy Golf Museum

Update on new donations to the Crazy Golf Museum.


Our friend and minigolf rival Pat Sheridan has made some superb donations to the Crazy Golf Museum's archives with a selection of scorecards and coupons from his recent travels as a tournament player and minigolf reviewer at the Putting Penguin.

It's always wonderful to see - and share - minigolf ephemera from around the world and Pat has donated a number of marvellous items to the Museum's collection over the years.

Scorecard from Aloha Mini Golf in Myrtle Beach. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
Scorecard from Aloha Mini Golf in Myrtle Beach

Scorecard from Aloha Mini Golf in Myrtle Beach. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
The scoring side of the scorecard at Aloha Mini Golf

The latest haul from the USA come from his visit to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, USA - a real hotbed of minigolf courses - where Pat competed in the 2017 USPMGA Master's tournament. There are also some items from Missouri and Florida.

Scorecard from the 2017 USPMGA Master's minigolf competition held at the Hawaiian Rumble Mini Golf course in North Myrtle Beach. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
Scorecard from the 2017 USPMGA Master's minigolf competition held at the Hawaiian Rumble Mini Golf course in North Myrtle Beach

Scorecard from Cancun Lagoon Mayan Adventure Golf in Myrtle Beach. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
Scorecard from Cancun Lagoon Mayan Adventure Golf in Myrtle Beach

Scorecard from Cancun Lagoon Mayan Adventure Golf in Myrtle Beach. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
The scoring side of the card from Cancun Lagoon Adventure Golf
  
Scorecard from Dragons Lair Fantasy Golf in Myrtle Beach. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
Scorecard from Dragons Lair Fantasy Golf in Myrtle Beach - one of five courses in the Myrtle Beach Family Golf group

Scorecard from Dragons Lair Fantasy Golf in Myrtle Beach. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
Scoring side of the card from the Dragons Lair Fantasy Golf course in Myrtle Beach

Scorecard from Shipwreck Island Adventure Golf in Myrtle Beach. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
Scorecard from Shipwreck Island Adventure Golf in Myrtle Beach. Another course in the Myrtle Beach Family Golf group

Scorecard from Shipwreck Island Adventure Golf in Myrtle Beach. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
The scoring side of the card from Shipwreck Island Adventure Golf in Myrtle Beach

Mount Atlanticus Miniature Golf in Myrtle Beach - 'The Best Mini Golf Course in the World'! From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
Scorecard from Mount Atlanticus Miniature Golf in Myrtle Beach - 'The Best Mini Golf Course in the World'!

Mount Atlanticus Miniature Golf in Myrtle Beach - 'The Best Mini Golf Course in the World'! From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
Scoring side of the card from Mount Atlanticus Miniature Golf in Myrtle Beach

Pat has been reviewing minigolf courses since 2001 and there are 295 course reviews on the Putting Penguin website.

Scorecard from the minigolf course at Cool Crest Family Fun Center in Independence, Missouri. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
Scorecard from the minigolf course at Cool Crest Family Fun Center in Independence, Missouri

Scorecard from the minigolf course at Cool Crest Family Fun Center in Independence, Missouri. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
The scoring side of the card from Cool Crest in Missouri

A coupon from Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf in Florida. From Pat Sheridan / The Putting Penguin
A coupon from Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf in Florida

You can find out more about the Crazy Golf Museum on its website, Facebook Page and Twitter.

Sunday, March 06, 2016

Minigolf at The Great Ideas Summit 2016, presented by ERA

A pop-up indoor minigolf course in Orlando, Florida.

Emily's friends and colleagues were recently at the Electronic Retailing Association's Great Ideas Summit in Orlando, Florida and found there was a miniature golf course set up for a Tee Up Tuesday Evening Reception!

The minigolf layout looked very interesting. It certainly did look like a great idea!

Indoor pop-up glow-in-the-dark minigolf at the ERA's GIS in Orlando. Photo by Liezl van Zyl
Indoor pop-up glow-in-the-dark minigolf at the ERA's GIS in Orlando. Photo by Liezl van Zyl

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