Showing posts with label Miniature Golf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Miniature Golf. Show all posts

Friday, March 08, 2024

New crazy golf courses in the UK

Information about new adventure golf, crazy golf and miniature golf courses in the UK.


Information about new adventure golf, crazy golf and miniature golf courses in the UK

For information about new minigolf, crazy golf, and adventure golf courses opening in the UK take a look at the posts with the New course tag here on the Ham & Egger Files minigolf blog.

Our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour


Up to Saturday 30th December 2023 we had visited a total of 1,044 miniature golf courses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. 997 of these have been in the British Isles.

Visiting the Crazy Golf course at the end of the Pier in Southend-on-Sea
Visiting the Crazy Golf course at the end of the Pier in Southend-on-Sea

Our minigolfing adventures began on the 30th September 2006 and in that time we've been able to play a total of 573 courses. Many locations have been found to be abandoned, closed, out-of-season or derelict on our initial visit. Luckily some courses that were closed on our original visit have since been played. And there are some course we've revisited and replayed many many times!

When we originally set off to visit as many courses as possible the target list was 600 in the British Isles. We've still got around 50 of those original courses to visit.

Only two of those original courses were indoor venues. Now the indoor game is booming and you can find minigolf courses indoors at shopping centres, retail parks, and in town and city centres around the country.

Together with my brother Christopher - a charter member of the tour - and his family, we've visited a total of 1,090 courses.

Our travels have been recognised by the Guinness World Records, and I'm a record holder for "Most miniature golf courses visited" (902 at the time of going to press). Check out the Guinness World Records 2024 book to see a lot more minigolf records too!

Check out the full list of courses we've visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Trowbridge Park Mini Golf

A look at the Trowbridge Park Mini Golf course.


My friend and minigolf rival (and sometimes team-mate) Seth Thomas recently swung by the Trowbridge Park Mini Golf in Trowbridge, Wiltshire and sent me these snaps.

Trowbridge Park Mini Golf. Photo by Seth Thomas, February 2024

Trowbridge Park Mini Golf. Photo by Seth Thomas, February 2024

It looks to be a type of Eternit-style miniature golf layout.

Check out the Trowbridge Park Mini Golf Facebook Page for more information.


It's another new old course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Sunday, February 11, 2024

New miniature golf courses in the UK

Information about new adventure golf, crazy golf and miniature golf courses opening in the UK.


Information about new adventure golf, crazy golf and miniature golf courses opening in the UK

If you're looking for information about new adventure golf, crazy golf and miniature golf courses in the UK, please do check out this blog post and the New course tag.

If you know of a new course opening, do let me know too.

Sunday, February 04, 2024

Obstacle Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria, June 2023

We revisited the Obstacle Golf course at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria during our short break in the Lake District last summer.


Obstacle Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Obstacle Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria

There's also a grass Putting layout and a Pitch & Putt at Hope Park (and Boules) and there are some wonderful views of the Skiddaw mountain from the courses.

We first visited the park back in April 2012 and played the Putting course on that occasion.





Check out this blog post to see more of the course.

Mini Golf at Game On! in Carlisle

There's a new minigolf venue in Carlisle, Cumbria.


There's a new minigolf venue in Carlisle, Cumbria

A new minigolf course has opened at Game On! in Carlisle.

The venue is also home to tenpin bowling.

Check out the Game On! website for more information.

It's another new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Tuesday, January 02, 2024

New minigolf courses in the UK

Information about new adventure golf, crazy golf and miniature golf courses in the UK.


Information about new adventure golf, crazy golf and miniature golf courses in the UK

There are lots of new minigolf courses being built, in development or planned to open in the UK.

Minigolf is an incredibly popular activity for all ages and there are new courses opening up all the time in a wide-range of outdoor and indoor locations.

Whereas the game has traditionally been a seaside pastime, it has grown to be a game enjoyed by people in more and more towns and cities - with many catering to a late night audience.

Our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour


Up to Saturday 30th December 2023 we had visited a total of 1,044 miniature golf courses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. 997 of these have been in the British Isles.

Moby Golf in Romford, Essex
Moby Golf in Romford, Essex

Our minigolfing adventures began on the 30th September 2006 and in that time we've been able to play a total of 573 courses. Many locations have been found to be abandoned, closed, out-of-season or derelict on our initial visit. Luckily some courses that were closed on our original visit have since been played. And there are some course we've revisited and replayed many many times!

When we originally set off to visit as many courses as possible the target list was 600 in the British Isles. We've still got around 50 of those original courses to visit.

Only two of those original courses were indoor venues. Now the indoor game is booming and you can find minigolf courses indoors at shopping centres, retail parks, and in town and city centres around the country.

Together with my brother Christopher - a charter member of the tour - and his family, we've visited a total of 1,089 courses.

Our travels have been recognised by the Guinness World Records, and I'm a record holder for "Most miniature golf courses visited" (902 at the time of going to press). Check out the Guinness World Records 2024 book to see a lot more minigolf records too!

Check out the full list of courses we've visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

New minigolf courses


For information about new minigolf, crazy golf, and adventure golf courses opening in the UK take a look at the posts with the New course tag here on the Ham & Egger Files minigolf blog.

Monday, January 01, 2024

Minigolf did you knows...?

Did you know these things about minigolf?


Did you know these things about minigolf

  • The world's first miniature golf course was set-up at St Andrews, Scotland in 1867.
  • James Barber opened the first minigolf course in the USA in 1916. The 'Lilliputian' miniature golf course was called 'Thistle Dhu' and located in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
  • A Miniature Golf contest was part of the Olympic Games at the 1904 St Louis Games in the USA.
  • Crazy Golf is 98 years old in 2024. The first course opened on South Parade in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England in 1926.
  • 1926 also saw the first artificial miniature golf course open in the USA. Garnet Carter opened the 'Tom Thumb' miniature golf course near Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
  • The first National Tom Thumb Golf Championship took place on the 23rd October 1930.
  • The first Putt-Putt brand miniature golf course was set-up by Don Clayton in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA in 1954.
  • There are several Guinness World Records for achievements in Minigolf, Miniature Golf, Crazy Golf, Adventure Golf, and Putt-Putt. The 2024 edition of the Guinness World Records features a whole page about minigolf.

Miniature Golf 'Days' in 2024

There are two 'miniature golf days' each year.


There are two 'miniature golf days' each year

  • National Miniature Golf Day is always on the second Saturday in May. In 2024 that will be Saturday 11th May.
  • The other minigolf day, Miniature Golf Day, is always on the 21st September. In 2024 that will fall on a Saturday.

Our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour continues...

Up to Saturday 30th December 2023 we had visited a total of 1,044 miniature golf courses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. 997 of these have been in the British Isles.


Moby Golf
Moby Golf

Our minigolfing adventures began on the 30th September 2006 and in that time we've been able to play a total of 573 of them. Many have been found to be abandoned, closed, out-of-season or derelict on our initial visit. Luckily some courses that were closed on our original visit have since been played. And there are some course we've revisited and replayed dozens of times!

Southend Pier Crazy Golf
Southend Pier Crazy Golf

Last year we played courses together in England, while Emily also had rounds in Majorca and Orlando!

Our travels have been recognised by the Guinness World Records, and I'm a record holder for "Most miniature golf courses visited" (902 at the time of going to press last year). Check out the Guinness World Records 2024 book to see a lot more minigolf records too!

Together with my brother Christopher - a charter member of the tour - and his family, we've visited a total of 1,089 courses.

When we originally set off to visit as many courses as possible the target list was 600 in the British Isles. We've still got around 50 of those original courses to visit.

Minigolf is an incredibly popular activity for all ages and there are new courses opening up all the time in a wide-range of outdoor and indoor locations.

It'll be interesting to see what takes place in the world of minigolf in 2024.

Check out the full list of courses we've visited.

Monday, December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas 2023!

Happy Christmas!

We wish you a very merry Christmas.

Christmas Crazy Golf courses from our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
Christmas Crazy Golf courses from our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Friday, December 08, 2023

54 Problems minigolf podcast - miniature golf and Guinness World Records

Have a listen to the latest 54 Problems minigolf podcast about miniature golf and Guinness World Records.


54 Problems minigolf podcast

I was a guest on the latest episode of the 54 Problems minigolf podcast.

Miniature Golf Days in 2024

Details of National Miniature Golf Day and Miniature Golf Day 2024.


Each year there are two Miniature Golf Days - National Miniature Golf Day on the second Saturday in May and Miniature Golf Day on the 21st September.

Crazy World of Minigolf Tour travels since 2006

In 2024 National Miniature Golf Day will be on Saturday 11th May.

In 2024 Miniature Golf Day will be on Saturday 21st September.

2024 British Minigolf Association Tournament Calendar

Details of the 2024 British Minigolf Association Tournament Events Calendar.


The British Minigolf Association has published the tournament calendar for the 2024 season.

Provisional 2024 BMGA tour calendar

Visit the British Minigolf Association website to find out more, and details of how you can join the BMGA and take part in events.

Please note: events are subject to change. Further events may be added to the BMGA Tour schedule.

Sunday, October 08, 2023

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium

A look at the Charity Crazy Golf course at Woburn Sands Emporium in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.


Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium

We recently found that the Woburn Sands Emporium garden centre was home to a Charity Crazy Golf course, so we had to head along for a game.

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
A view of the course from hole 1

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
The hut

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
The scarecrow proprietor

It's always fun finding a minigolf course we didn't previously know about. And superb when it's a unique layout.

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Emily tees-off

The Crazy Golf course at Woburn Sands Emporium certainly was different, and it was brilliant to play the 7-hole course!

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Emily on hole 5

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Emily playing the windmill hole 3

The Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium was the 1,037th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
A combined 1,037 miniature golf courses visited

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
A view of the course from hole 7 (the flag is from when the course had 9 holes)

In our minigolf match I took the win with a score of 17 to Emily's 18. It had been close for the first six holes, with Emily ahead by one shot. But the final hole was a round wrecker and game killer. Emily played first and shot a 6, while I was able to hit a 4 and take the win.

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Playing hole 6

Photos of the 7-hole Crazy Golf course at Woburn Sands Emporium (October 2023)


Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Hole 1

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Hole 2

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Hole 3

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Hole 4

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Hole 5

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Hole 5

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Hole 6

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium
Hole 7

Visit the Woburn Sands Emporium website for more information about the course and the garden centre's charity partners. It's an excellent garden centre with plenty to see and do there.

World Octopus Day

Today is World Octopus Day.


We've seen quite a few octopuses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour over the years.

Minigolf Octopus Obstacles

Saturday, October 07, 2023

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium, October 2023

Playing the Charity Crazy Golf course at Woburn Sands Emporium in Milton Keynes.


On our recent trip to visit our old home town of Luton we stayed in Milton Keynes and on the drive between MK and Luton stopped off at the Woburn Sands Emporium.

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium

The Woburn Sands Emporium garden centre is home to a Charity Crazy Golf course raising money for Willen Hospice.

It's always fun finding a minigolf course we didn't previously know about. And superb when it's a unique layout. The Crazy Golf course at Woburn Sands Emporium certainly was different, and it was brilliant to play the 7-hole course!


The Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium was the 1,037th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Check out the Woburn Sands Emporium website for more information. It's an excellent garden centre with plenty to see and do there.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Obstacle Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria

A look at the Obstacle Golf course at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria.


We revisited the Obstacle Golf course at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria in June this year.

Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria

There's also a grass Putting layout and a Pitch & Putt at Hope Park (and Boules) and there are some wonderful views of the Skiddaw mountain from the courses.

Obstacle Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Obstacle Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria


Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick
Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria

Miniature Golf at Hope Park in Keswick
Miniature Golf at Hope Park

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick
At Hope Park in Keswick

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 1

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 1

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 1

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 2

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 2

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 3

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 3

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 4

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 4

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 5

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 5

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 6

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 6

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 7

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 7

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 7

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 8

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 8

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 9

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 9

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 10
 
Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 10

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 11

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 11

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 12

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 12

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 12

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 13

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 13

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 14

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 14

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 15

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 15

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 16

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 16

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 17

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 17

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 18

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 18

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 18

Crazy Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Hole 18

Putting at Hope Park
Putting at Hope Park

Putting at Hope Park
Putting at Hope Park

Putting at Hope Park
Putting at Hope Park

Putting at Hope Park
Putting at Hope Park