Showing posts with label Great Britain Minigolf Team. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Great Britain Minigolf Team. Show all posts

Friday, May 10, 2024

The Minigolf Nations Cup 2008 in Finland

We made our Great Britain team debuts at the 2008 Nations Cup of Minigolf in Tampere, Finland 16 years ago today!


The 2008 Minigolf Nations Cup

Our Great Britain Minigolf team, sponsored by UrbanCrazy, finished the tournament in 13th place. In the individual rankings I finished in 51st place and Emily was 53rd.

In action at the Minigolf Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland
In action at the Minigolf Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland

The 2008 Great Britain squad - Jouni Valkjarvi (coach), John 'Big Top Ted' McIver, Marion 'Mation' Homer, Sean 'Freebird' Homer, Tim 'Ace Man' Davies, Steve 'F1' Gow, Emily 'Lemony' Gottfried, Andy 'Sarge' Booth, 'Squire' Richard Gottfried
The 2008 Great Britain squad - Jouni Valkjarvi (coach), John 'Big Top Ted' McIver, Marion 'Mation' Homer, Sean 'Freebird' Homer, Tim 'Ace Man' Davies, Steve 'F1' Gow, Emily 'Lemony' Gottfried, Andy 'Sarge' Booth, 'Squire' Richard Gottfried

Richard Gottfried - International Minigolfer

Emily Gottfried - International Minigolfer

We've also played for the Great Britain national team in World Minigolf Sport Federation and European Minigolf Sport Federation tournaments in Stockholm, Sweden and Hastings, England.

The Beton Concrete Mini Golf course at the Manse RG Club in Tampere was the 50th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. The Eternit Miniature Golf course was the 51st and the Swedish Felt Minigolf course there was the 52nd played. We've now been to 1,045 courses since 2006.

Wednesday, May 08, 2024

The 2008 Minigolf Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland

A look back at the 2008 Nations Cup of Minigolf in Tampere, Finland.



2008 Nations Cup of Minigolf in Finland

We made our Great Britain team debuts at the 2008 Nations Cup of Minigolf in Tampere, Finland 16 years ago this week. Where has that time gone!

The GB team playing the Beton Concrete Minigolf course in Tampere, Finland
The GB team playing the Beton Concrete Minigolf course in Tampere, Finland during a practice session

In international action on the Eternit Miniature Golf course

Our Great Britain Minigolf team, sponsored by UrbanCrazy, finished the tournament in 13th place. In the individual rankings I finished in 51st place and Emily was 53rd.

The 2008 Great Britain squad - Jouni Valkjarvi (coach), John 'Big Top Ted' McIver, Marion 'Mation' Homer, Sean 'Freebird' Homer, Tim 'Ace Man' Davies, Steve 'F1' Gow, Emily 'Lemony' Gottfried, Andy 'Sarge' Booth, 'Squire' Richard Gottfried
The 2008 Great Britain squad - Jouni Valkjarvi (coach), John 'Big Top Ted' McIver, Marion 'Mation' Homer, Sean 'Freebird' Homer, Tim 'Ace Man' Davies, Steve 'F1' Gow, Emily 'Lemony' Gottfried, Andy 'Sarge' Booth, 'Squire' Richard Gottfried

Richard Gottfried's player card at the 2008 Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland

Emily Gottfried's player card at the 2008 Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland

Since the 2008 Nations Cup we've also played for the GB national team in tournaments in Stockholm, Sweden and Hastings, England.

Receiving some tips on the Middle Hill Eternit Miniature Golf hole from Crazy Golf legend Tim 'Ace Man' Davies
Receiving some tips on the Middle Hill Eternit Miniature Golf hole from Crazy Golf legend Tim 'Ace Man' Davies

The Beton Concrete Mini Golf course at the Manse RG Club in Tampere was the 50th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. The Eternit Miniature Golf course was the 51st and the Swedish Felt Minigolf course was the 52nd played.

Manse Ratagolf in Tampere, Finland

Monday, May 10, 2021

The Minigolf Nations Cup 2008

We made our Great Britain team debuts at the 2008 Nations Cup of Minigolf in Tampere, Finland thirteen years ago today!


The 2008 Minigolf Nations Cup

Our Great Britain Minigolf team, sponsored by UrbanCrazy, finished the tournament in 13th place. In the individual rankings I finished in 51st place and Emily was 53rd.

In action at the Minigolf Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland
In action at the Minigolf Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland

The 2008 Great Britain squad - Jouni Valkjarvi (coach), John 'Big Top Ted' McIver, Marion 'Mation' Homer, Sean 'Freebird' Homer, Tim 'Ace Man' Davies, Steve 'F1' Gow, Emily 'Lemony' Gottfried, Andy 'Sarge' Booth, 'Squire' Richard Gottfried
The 2008 Great Britain squad - Jouni Valkjarvi (coach), John 'Big Top Ted' McIver, Marion 'Mation' Homer, Sean 'Freebird' Homer, Tim 'Ace Man' Davies, Steve 'F1' Gow, Emily 'Lemony' Gottfried, Andy 'Sarge' Booth, 'Squire' Richard Gottfried

Richard Gottfried - International Minigolfer

Emily Gottfried - International Minigolfer

We've also played for the Great Britain national team in World Minigolf Sport Federation and European Minigolf Sport Federation tournaments in Stockholm, Sweden and Hastings, England.

The Beton Concrete Mini Golf course at the Manse RG Club in Tampere was the 50th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. The Eternit Miniature Golf course was the 51st and the Swedish Felt Minigolf course there was the 52nd played. We've now been to 958 courses since 2006.

Sunday, May 10, 2020

The 2008 Minigolf Nations Cup

A look back at the 2008 Nations Cup of Minigolf in Finland.



2008 Nations Cup of Minigolf in Finland

We made our Great Britain team debuts at the 2008 Nations Cup of Minigolf in Tampere, Finland twelve years ago today!

The GB team playing the Beton Concrete Minigolf course in Tampere, Finland
The GB team playing the Beton Concrete Minigolf course in Tampere, Finland

In international action on the Eternit Miniature Golf course

Our Great Britain Minigolf team, sponsored by UrbanCrazy, finished the tournament in 13th place. In the individual rankings I finished in 51st place and Emily was 53rd.

The 2008 Great Britain squad - Jouni Valkjarvi (coach), John 'Big Top Ted' McIver, Marion 'Mation' Homer, Sean 'Freebird' Homer, Tim 'Ace Man' Davies, Steve 'F1' Gow, Emily 'Lemony' Gottfried, Andy 'Sarge' Booth, 'Squire' Richard Gottfried
The 2008 Great Britain squad - Jouni Valkjarvi (coach), John 'Big Top Ted' McIver, Marion 'Mation' Homer, Sean 'Freebird' Homer, Tim 'Ace Man' Davies, Steve 'F1' Gow, Emily 'Lemony' Gottfried, Andy 'Sarge' Booth, 'Squire' Richard Gottfried

Richard Gottfried's player card at the 2008 Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland

Emily Gottfried's player card at the 2008 Nations Cup in Tampere, Finland

We've also played for the national team in tournaments in Stockholm, Sweden and Hastings, England.

Receiving some tips on the Middle Hill Eternit Miniature Golf hole from Crazy Golf legend Tim 'Ace Man' Davies
Receiving some tips on the Middle Hill Eternit Miniature Golf hole from Crazy Golf legend Tim 'Ace Man' Davies


Manse Ratagolf in Tampere, Finland

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Tantogårdens Miniature Golf at Tantolunden Park in Stockholm, Sweden

A look at the Eternit Miniature Golf course at Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden.


The Eternit Miniature Golf course at Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 5

In June 2011 we traveled to Stockholm, Sweden to play for Great Britain in the WMF Nations Cup international minigolf tournament played at Tantogårdens Minigolf at Tantolunden Park.

The Eternit Miniature Golf course at Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 8

The Eternit Miniature Golf course was the 251st we played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Tantogårdens Minigolf at Tantolunden Park in Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden

A look at the Beton Concrete minigolf course at Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden.


In June 2011 Emily and I traveled to Stockholm, Sweden to play for Great Britain in the WMF Nations Cup international minigolf tournament played at TantogÃ¥rdens Minigolf at Tantolunden Park.

Minigolf at Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden

The Beton course was the 250th we played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden

A look at the courses at TantogÃ¥rdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden.


Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden

Back in June 2011 Emily and I traveled to Stockholm, Sweden to play for Great Britain in the WMF Nations Cup international minigolf tournament.


Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Playing the Concrete minigolf course

The tournament was held on the Concrete aka Beton and Miniaturegolf aka Eternit courses at the Tantogårdens BGK at Tantolunden Park in Södermalm, Stockholm.


Emily at the start of her record breaking round on the Miniaturegolf course at Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Emily at the start of her record breaking round on the Miniaturegolf course

The Beton course was the 250th we played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 1

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 2

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 2

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 3

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 3

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 3

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 4
  
Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 4

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 4
 
Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 5

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 6

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 6

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 7

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 7

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 7

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 7

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 8
 
Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 8

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 9

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 10
 
Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 10

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 11

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 12

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 13

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 14

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 14

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 15

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 16

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 17

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 17

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 18

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 18

The Eternit course was the 251st we played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 1

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 2

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 3

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 4

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 4

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 5

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 6

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 7

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 8

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 8

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 9

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 10

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 10

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 11

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 12

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 12

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 13

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 14

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 15
 
Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 16

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
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Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
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Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 17

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 18

Tantogårdens Bangolf in Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 18

The World Minigolf Sport Federation is the umbrella organisation of 63 Minigolf sports associations worldwide with continental associations in Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania. There are more than 38,000 competitive minigolf players registered with the WMF via the 63 member nations, with 900-plus clubs between them. Over 1,000 courses are approved for official competitions and over 1,500 minigolf tournaments are held each year.

Emily and I have competed in a number of international WMF events, including the Nations Cup in Finland and Sweden and the World Adventure Golf Masters in England.

Emily holds the British women's record score on the Miniaturegolf (Eternit) format of the game after scoring a round of 24 (-12) on the 18-hole course at the 2011 WMF Nations Cup.

Link:
- Tantogårdens Bangolf

Related blog posts:
Sweden
- Stockholm
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
- #250 - Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - Stockholm, Sweden - Beton
- #251 - Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - Stockholm, Sweden - Eternit
- Minigolf Report - Gottfried’s play for Great Britain in the WMF Nations Cup International Minigolf Tournament in Stockholm, Sweden