Gottfried runner-up in the latest GMGC Club Tournament

21st January 2011
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Minigolf Report – Gottfried Runner-up in the latest GMGC Club Tournament

Ahead of the start of the new British Minigolf Association (BMGA) Tour Season Luton Minigolfer Richard Gottfried travelled to the Green Indoor Mini Golf course in Hither Green to take part in the latest GMGC Thursday night Club Tournament.

Richard Gottfried playing the 15th hole at Hither Green

In the two-round six player event Gottfried recorded scores of 35(-1) and 34(-2) for a total of 69(-3), 53 with his +8 GMGC Handicap. This was enough to secure second place in both the handicapped and unhandicapped result lists. William Donelly won the handicap event, with Nick Sandqvist winning the unhandicapped rounds.

The first round of the tournament was played using the course's 'Hard' settings, while the second round used the 'Easy' obstacles.

Following the event Richard said "I am pleased to have hit two good rounds, and to have recorded a new Swedish Felt personal best with my first competitive round on the course following some hole modifications is great."

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About the GMGC Club Tournaments

Each Thursday night from 7pm the Green Mini Golf Club holds GMGC Club Championship minigolf competitions, played out over two 18-hole rounds.

Richard Gottfried’s GMGC Club Tournament Record
• GMGC Club Tournament - 1st of 11
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 3rd of 11
• GMGC Club Tournament - 9th of 13
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 8th of 13
• GMGC Club Tournament - Tied 6th of 9
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 7th of 9
• GMGC Club Tournament - Tied 7th of 13
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 7th of 13
• GMGC Club Tournament - 2nd of 6
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 2nd of 6

The GMGC are based at the Green Indoor Mini Golf course in Hither Green, Lewisham, London. The course is well worth a visit, and the Course/Club now have a presence on Facebook.

You can check out the Club and Course website at http://www.thegreenminigolf.co.uk/

Two hole update at The Green Indoor Mini Golf in Hither Green - Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - Two hole update at The Green Indoor Mini Golf in Hither Green

Two holes at The Green Indoor Mini Golf course have had some changes made to them since my last visit.

Hole 16 used to look like this, with a square 'top end'. It has now been rounded so that a slightly different shot is required.

A bigger change can be seen on the 18th hole, which used to be an almost guaranteed Ace opportunity. In 'hard' mode, there is now a block with two gaps that you have to play through. Tricky indeed!

Gottfried Minigolf Rankings in 2010 - BMGA, WMF, WCGC, MMGC, GMGC

With the 2010 Minigolf and Crazy Golf season completed here are the updated rankings for Richard & Emily Gottfried in the various Miniature Golf Ranking Lists published by the Governing Bodies and Clubs within World Minigolf and Crazy Golf.

British Minigolf Association - BMGA
BMGA Order of Merit Rankings 2009-10
Richard Gottfried - 11th of 98 players - new end-of-season career high
Emily Gottfried - 41st of 98 players

BMGA Season Only Rankings 2010
Richard Gottfried - 7th of 160 players - new end-of-season career high
Emily Gottfried - 100th/101st (tied) of 160 players

Castle Golf
Castle Golf World Crazy Golf Rankings 2003-2010
Richard Gottfried - 26th of 260 players
Emily Gottfried - 55th of 260 players

World Minigolf Sport Federation - WMF
WMF World Minigolf Rankings as at November 2010
Richard Gottfried - 413 of 413 places / 431 players
Emily Gottfried - 138 of 138 places / 158 players
Great Britain - 20th of 31 Nations

Green Mini Golf Club - GMGC
GMGC Minigolf Rankings as at End of 2010
Richard Gottfried - 16th of 37 players

Midlands Minigolf Club - MMGC
MMGC Club Rankings (based on BMGA Order of Merit Rankings 2009-10)
Richard Gottfried - 2nd of 19 players
Emily Gottfried - 11th of 19 players

MMGC Club Rankings (based on BMGA Season Only Rankings 2010)
Richard Gottfried - 2nd of 17 players
Emily Gottfried - 17th of 17 players
MMGC - 2nd of 6 Teams

End of 2010 Position in the Green Mini Golf Club Rankings List

As a member of the Green Mini Golf Club (GMGC) I have closed out 2010 ranked 16th of 37 players in the Club's Ranking List, having competed in four of the 18 weekly Club tournaments.

Each Thursday night from 7pm the Green Mini Golf Club holds GMGC Club Championship minigolf competitions, played out over two 18-hole rounds. In August I won the first-ever GMGC Club Championship.

Richard Gottfried’s GMGC Club Tournament Record
• GMGC Club Tournament - 1st of 11
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 3rd of 11
• GMGC Club Tournament - 9th of 13
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 8th of 13
• GMGC Club Tournament - Tied 6th of 9
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 7th of 9
• GMGC Club Tournament - Tied 7th of 13
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 7th of 13

The GMGC are based at the Green Indoor Mini Golf course in Hither Green, Lewisham, London. The course is well worth a visit, and the Course/Club now have a presence on Facebook.

You can check out the Club and Course website at http://www.thegreenminigolf.co.uk/

Minigolf Report - The Green Open - Richard Gottfried ends the BMGA Season with a 12th Place Finish

20th December 2010
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Minigolf Report – The Green Open

On Saturday 18th December Luton Minigolfer Richard Gottfried travelled to the Green Indoor Mini Golf course in Hither Green to compete in a 24-player field facing off for the inaugural Green Open title.

Following rounds of 44, 42, 40 and 37 for a total of 163(+19) Richard ended the contest in 12th place.

The four-round tournament was won by Hither Green’s James Rutherford. Margate’s Scott Lancley was runner-up, and Oxford’s Michael Smith was 3rd.

In the 2009-2010 BMGA Order of Merit Rankings Richard finished the year in a career-high end of season ranking of 11th of 98 players with a total of 3,885 points. This was up on last year when he finished in 16th spot of 74 players. Between July and August Richard was ranked as high as 7th in Great Britain.

After the event Richard said “Unfortunately I didn’t end the season with a win or a top ten finish, but 12th place on possibly the toughest course in the UK isn’t too bad. It’s been a long season and I’m pleased with the effort I’ve put in, which has paid off with the rankings I’ve achieved.”

Photo: Richard Putting on the 12th hole at Hither Green's Indoor Mini Golf course

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Minigolf Match Result - 'Squire' Richard Gottfried vs. Alan 'Stormin' Norman

Prior to the Green Open minigolf tournament teeing-off on Saturday 18th December 2010, I battled fellow Great Britain International Alan 'Stormin' Norman in an 18-hole Challenge Match.

I edged out London Minigolf Club member Alan with a 47-50 victory.

Despite the fact that Alan and I both made our debuts at the same tournament (the BMGA British Masters in 2007), and have competed in many BMGA Tour events over the last four years, this was the first time we had ever faced each other in a one-on-one match-up!



Alan and I have both also been victorious in the Thursday night Green Mini Golf Club (GMGC) Club Championship events.

Minigolf Results - "The Jobber Classic" at Hither Green

Prior to the 2010 Green Open Full-BMGA Tour Minigolf Tournament at The Green Indoor Mini Golf course in Hither Green, some of the grizzled veteran BMGA Tour Professionals and a BMGA Rookie with a full years worth of experience decided to play for a 'winner-takes-all' prize fund with a 50p entry fee.

They were 'SHARKED'.

Six players had put their money in, when GMGC Star Julio Kent chipped his 50p into the pot. Not realising he had won the most recent GMGC Club event and would be a hot-favourite Julio's entry fee was accepted into the prize purse.

Oddly, the final total up for grabs reached £3.54 after 'Johnson' Paul Johnson paid £1.04 for his and Owen's entry fee!?

Final Rankings of "The Jobber Classic":
Rank Player
1 Julio 'The Shark' Kent
2 Richard Gottfried
3 Alan Norman
4 Oliver Florence
5 Lionel Bender
6 Paul Johnson
7 Owen Johnson

Christmas Theming and Course Updates at The Green Indoor Mini Golf in Hither Green

Back in February 2010 the Green Indoor Mini Golf course in Hither Green, Lewisham, London became the 160th course played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Since then Emily and I have made a number of re-visits for friendlies, independent tournaments, GMGC Club Championships, and as of yesterday a full BMGA Tour Event.

With it being Christmas-time the team at the course have put up some festive decorations, and have also made some more permanent changes to the course and decor.

The newly painted wall looks particularly good, and the addition of sofas is a nice idea.

One of the holes has also had a new element added to the obstacle to stop 'cheeky' shots being played over the top of the obstacle - a narrow gap/passage - which took some of the difficulty out of the shot.

The course is well worth a visit, and the Course/Club now have a presence on Facebook.




Each Thursday night from 7pm the Green Mini Golf Club (GMGC) holds GMGC Club Championship minigolf competitions. Visit their website for contact details etc. In August I won the first-ever GMGC Club Championship.

A Great Snowman at The Green Indoor Minigolf Course

Luckily the tournament was played indoors as the conditions outside were quite inhospitable.

2010 BMGA Minigolf Tour Season Comes to a Close in Hither Green

The 2010 British Minigolf Association (BMGA) Tour Season came to an end yesterday, as The Green Indoor Minigolf Club hosted the inaugural Green Open minigolf tournament at the 18-hole course.

I finished in 12th place of 24 players.


A full report from the competition, and the final BMGA Tour Order of Merit Rankings, and Season Only Rankings is to follow.

Minigolf Report – Gottfried ties for 7th in the GMGC Club Tournament (18/11/10) at The Green Indoor Mini Golf in Hither Green

19th November 2010
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Minigolf Report – Gottfried ties for 7th in the GMGC Club Tournament (18/11/10) at The Green Indoor Mini Golf in Hither Green

Richard Gottfried travelled to Hither Green, Lewisham on Thursday 18th November to compete in the Green Mini Golf Club’s latest Club Tournament. In the field of thirteen players Richard finished in tied 7th place in the 36-hole event with scores of 39(+3) and 40(+4) for a total of 79(+7) – adjusted to 75(+3) with the GMGC’s handicap scoring system. The tournament was won by Terry Exall, with Andy Exall beating James Rutherford in a play-off for second place. In the un-handicapped scores Richard’s two rounds also saw him ranked 7th.

Richard said “The event was good preparation for the next two full BMGA Tour events that are taking place at the Hither Green course, however I hit a few too many almost-aces, and threes to make an impact on the lead. Well done to Terry for his win. There were also some players making their competitive minigolf debuts at the tournament and they were playing some very good shots too, the GMGC are a club on the rise.”


Richard Gottfried’s GMGC Club Tournament Record
• GMGC Club Tournament - 1st of 11
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 3rd of 11
• GMGC Club Tournament - 9th of 13
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 8th of 13
• GMGC Club Tournament - Tied 6th of 9
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 7th of 9
• GMGC Club Tournament - Tied 7th of 13
o GMGC Club Tournament (without Handicap) - 7th of 13

The GMGC are based at the Green Indoor Mini Golf course in Hither Green, Lewisham, London.

You can check out the club and course website at http://www.thegreenminigolf.co.uk/

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Minigolf Report - Gottfried Ties for Sixth Spot at the GMGC Club Tournament

24/09/10
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GMGC Club Tournament (23/09/10) at The Green Indoor Mini Golf in Hither Green - Gottfried Ties for Sixth Spot at the GMGC Club Tournament

Richard Gottfried competed in the Green Mini Golf Club’s fifth Club Tournament at Hither Green, Lewisham, London on Thursday 23rd September 2010. In the field of nine players Richard finished in tied 6th place in the 36-hole event with scores of 47(+11) and 35(-1) for a total of 82(+10) – with Richard's GMGC Handicap at 'zero' his unhandicapped round was also marked at 82. In the un-handicapped scores Richard’s two rounds saw him ranked 7th. The GMGC Club Tournament was won by Cambridgeshire's Tony Kelly.

Richard said “I started off my first round with a shocking score of five on the seventh hole, and managed to drop a fair few shots on three other holes. I was happy to come back with a 35 in round two, but after scoring a 47 it was a damage limitation round. Congratulations to Tony Kelly for his win, he was rattling in the Aces in the two rounds. Well played also to Adam Kelly and Giuseppe Ruggiero for their great rounds, some fantastic consistency in their scoring and thoroughly deserved podium finishes. GMGC Rookie player William Donelly is also improving his game and putting in the practice."

Richard added "I've been playing a lot of tournaments recently and it does take it out of you sometimes, I'll be having a few weeks off to relax ahead of the October, November and December run of events."

Heading into the competition Richard was in 6th place of 26 players in the GMGC Rankings. Following this week's tournament he has dropped down one place to 7th of 28 ranked players.

Full results list from the GMGC Club Tournament - 23/09/10
1. Tony Kelly 34 35 = 69 ( +8 ) 61
2. Adam Kelly 31 31 = 62 ( +0 ) 62
3. Giuseppe Ruggiero 44 44 = 88 (+20) 68
4. Michael Smith 34 30 = 64 ( -8 ) 72
5. Andy Exall 40 37 = 77 ( +4 ) 73
6/7. Richard Gottfried 47 35 = 82 ( -0 ) 82
6/7. Nick Sandqvist 32 38 = 70 (-12) 82
8. William Donelly 58 52 = 110 (+26) 84
9. Sean Homer 43 38 = 81 ( -4 ) 85

Ranking list for GMGC members as at 23/09/2010
Top 10
1. Nick Sandqvist -5
2. Michael Smith -4
3. Marc Chapman -3
4. Adam Kelly -3
5. Tony Kelly 0
6. Sean Homer 0
7. Richard Gottfried +2
8. Oliver Florence +2
9. Andy Exall +2
10. Julio Kent +3
(28 players are currently ranked in the GMGC list).

Richard won the first GMGC Club Tournament on the 6th August 2010. On his last visit to Hither Green for the third GMGC Club Tournament on the 9th September he finished in 9th spot of 13 players.

The GMGC are based at the Green Indoor Mini Golf course in Hither Green, Lewisham, London. You can check out the course and club website at The Green Indoor Mini Golf.

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Results of the GMGC Club Tournament (09/09/10) at The Green Indoor Mini Golf

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GMGC Club Tournament (09/09/10) at The Green Indoor Mini Golf in Hither Green

Richard Gottfried competed in the Green Mini Golf Club’s third Club Tournament on Thursday 9th September 2010. In the field of thirteen players Richard finished in 9th place in the 36-hole event with scores of 37(+1) and 43(+7) for a total of 80(+8) – adjusted to 82(+10) with the GMGC’s handicap scoring system. The tournament was won by Greenhithe's Marion Homer, her first minigolf tournament victory.

Richard said “I was very disappointed with my round of 43, and my 37 wasn't too great either. My only consolation was that in practice I did hit a new personal best on Swedish Felt with a score of 35 on the hard obstacle version of the course.”

In the un-handicapped scores Richard’s two rounds were only enough to see him ranked eighth.

Heading into the competition Richard had risen from 5th place of 21 players, to 4th of 23 in the GMGC Rankings. Following this week's tournament he has dropped down again to 5th spot of 24 ranked players.

Full results list from the GMGC Club Tournament 09/09/10
1. Marion Homer 52 49 = 101 (+42) 59
2. Andy Exall 39 32 = 71 ( +8 ) 63
3. Sean Homer 30 35 = 65 ( 0 ) 65
4. Julio Kent 37 37 = 74 ( +8 ) 66
5. Seth Thomas 40 38 = 78 ( +6 ) 72
6. Marc Chapman 36 31 = 67 ( -6 ) 73
7. Nick Sandqvist 34 32 = 66 (-10 ) 76
8. Michael Smith 36 31 = 67 (-12) 79
9. Richard Gottfried 37 43 = 80 ( -2 ) 82
10.Giuseppe R. 46 51 = 97 (+14) 83
11.Danyal 52 53 = 105 (+20) 85
12.David Donelly 51 55 = 106 (+16) 90
13.William Donelly 59 58 = 117 (+14) 103

Current Ranking List for the GMGC (as at 09/09/10)
1. Michael Smith -4
2. Nick Sandqvist -4
3. Marc Chapman -4
4. Sean Homer -2
5. Richard Gottfried 0
6. Oliver Florence +2
(24 players are currently ranked in the GMGC list).

Richard won the first GMGC Club Tournament on his last visit to Hither Green on the 6th August.

The GMGC are based at the Green Indoor Mini Golf course in Hither Green, Lewisham, London. You can check out the club and course website at The Green Indoor Mini Golf.

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The Green Mini Golf Club (GMGC) Rankings

The Green Mini Golf Club (GMGC) has released the first edition of its ranking list and I am currently ranked at number five.

Selected ranking list for GMGC members as of August 14, 2010:
1. Nick Sandqvist -5
2. Michael Smith -4
3. Marc Chapman -4
4. Sean Homer -2
5. Richard Gottfried -1
6. Oliver Florence +2
(21 players are currently ranked in the GMGC List.

The GMGC are based at the Green Indoor Mini Golf course in Hither Green, Lewisham, London.

You can check out the club and course website at www.thegreenminigolf.co.uk.

Photos from play at the Green Indoor Mini Golf course:

"Gottfried triumphs at the GMGC Tournament" Minigolf Report in the Luton News

The Luton News and Dunstable Gazette covered my win in the GMGC Club Tournament in the sports section of the paper.

You can read the 'minigolf extra' piece on the Luton Today website at "Gottfried triumphs at the GMGC Tournament".