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

Friday, September 20, 2019

Happy Miniature Golf Day Eve

Where will you be playing minigolf tomorrow?


Indoor Crazy Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Indoors or out there are a lot of miniature golf courses to play in the UK and around the world

For some ideas and inspiration check out our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour list to see the 925 courses we've visited in the last 13 years.


North Bay Crazy Golf in Scarborough
At our 900th course - the North Bay Crazy Golf in Scarborough

Each year there are two annual 'days' to celebrate the game of miniature golf.


The first of the year is National Miniature Golf Day which is on the second Saturday in May - you'll next be able to celebrate that on Saturday 9th May 2020. The second is Miniature Golf Day and is ALWAYS on the 21st September.

Crazy Golf course at Stoke Park in Guildford
Emily playing in Guildford on a previous minigolf day

Monday, September 16, 2019

Happy Minigolf Monday

Happy Minigolf Monday.

This Saturday is Miniature Golf Day. Where will you be playing?

Indoor minigolf at Lane7 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Playing at Lane7 in Newcastle upon Tyne last Miniature Golf Day

Monday, August 26, 2019

Miniature Golf Day 2019

It's less than a month until Miniature Golf Day 2019.

The second of the years Miniature Golf Days is fast approaching.

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

Where will you be having a round or two?

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
At the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea

For some inspiration check out our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour blog post to see the 920+ courses we've visited on our travels since 2006.

Each year there are two annual 'days' to celebrate the game. The first of the year is National Miniature Golf Day which is on the second Saturday in May - you'll next be able to celebrate that on Saturday 9th May 2020.

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

One month until Miniature Golf Day 2019

One month today and it'll be Miniature Golf Day 2019.


Jurassic Adventure Golf at Wyevale Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich, Cheshire
Jurassic Adventure Golf at Wyevale Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich

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


The Minigolf course at Stoke Park in Guildford, Surrey
Emily playing the Minigolf course at Stoke Park in Guildford

Where will you be having a round?


Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf in Skegness, Lincolnshire
On the Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf course in Skegness

For inspiration do check out our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour post to see the 920+ courses we've visited since 2006.

Each year there are two annual 'days' to celebrate the game. The first of the year is National Miniature Golf Day which is on the second Saturday in May - you'll next be able to celebrate that on Saturday 9th May 2020.

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Happy National Miniature Golf Day 2019

Have a brilliant National Miniature Golf Day.

Championship Adventure Golf in New Brighton
Playing at Championship Adventure Golf in New Brighton

Each year there are two annual 'days' to celebrate the game. The first is National Miniature Golf Day, while the second of these awareness days is Miniature Golf Day on the 21st of September.

Thursday, May 09, 2019

National Miniature Golf Day 2019

Not long to go until National Miniature Golf Day 2019.


The first of the years Miniature Golf Days is this Saturday.


National Miniature Golf Day falls on the second Saturday in May, this year that's Saturday 11th May.


Where will you be playing this year?

Jurassic Adventure Golf at the Wyevale Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich
Playing on the Jurassic Adventure Golf course at the Wyevale Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich

For some ideas and inspiration check out our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour blog post to see the 880+ courses we've visited on our travels since 2006.

Each year there are two annual 'days' to celebrate the game. The first is National Miniature Golf Day, while the second of these awareness days is Miniature Golf Day on the 21st of September.

Saturday, April 13, 2019

National Miniature Golf Day 2019

It's less than a month until National Miniature Golf Day 2019.

The first of the years Miniature Golf Days is fast approaching.

National Miniature Golf Day falls on the second Saturday in May, this year that's Saturday 11th May.

Where will you be playing?

Playing Crazy Golf at the North Marine Putting Greens in Bridlington
Playing Crazy Golf at the North Marine Putting Greens in Bridlington

For some ideas and inspiration check out our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour blog post to see the 850+ courses we've visited on our travels since 2006.

Each year there are two annual 'days' to celebrate the game. The first is National Miniature Golf Day, while the second of these awareness days is Miniature Golf Day on the 21st of September.

Monday, April 01, 2019

National Miniature Golf Day 2019

National Miniature Golf Day is coming up on Saturday 11th May. Where will you be playing minigolf?

The Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf course in Skegness, Lincolnshire
A shot from the National Miniature Golf Day tournament held in Skegness in 2015

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

National Miniature Golf Day on Saturday 11th May

It's National Miniature Golf Day on Saturday 11th May - where shall we play?

Bridlington Crazy Golf course
Crazy Golfing at the North Marine Putting Greens in Bridlington

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

A visit to Lane7 in Newcastle.


Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

On the 21st September last year (Miniature Golf Day) we called into Lane7 in Newcastle to play the indoor minigolf venue there.

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

The 9-hole course is located in the basement and sits alongside a tenpin bowling lane and bar area.

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

It's a nice little course and was good fun to play.

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle
Make sure you read the rules first

The Lane7 Mini Golf course was the 495th played and 840th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.
 
Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

Games at Lane7 in Newcastle

In addition to the Mini Golf course you can play tenpin bowling ping pong, beer pong and American Pool at Lane7. There's also karaoke and a cool retro games arcade.

Arcade games at Lane7 in Newcastle

Arcade games at Lane7 in Newcastle

Visit the Lane7 website for opening times and prices.

Link:
- Lane7

Related blog posts:
- Newcastle
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Tuesday, January 01, 2019

Key minigolf dates for the year ahead

Happy 2019! We hope you have a brilliant year of minigolf.


Last February we had a crazy 42-hours in Sweden where we were able to visit nine courses, including our 800th overall - at Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm
Last February we had a crazy 42-hours in Sweden where we were able to visit nine courses, including our 800th overall - at Swing by Golfbaren in Stockholm

Check out these key dates for your minigolf diary.



  • Saturday 11th May - National Miniature Golf Day (this falls on the second Saturday in May).
  • Saturday 21st September - Miniature Golf Day (this is always on the 21st September).
  • Monday 30th September - 13 years of the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.


Treasure Island Adventure Golf in Southsea - where our travels began in 2006
Treasure Island Adventure Golf in Southsea - where our travels began in 2006



Are you planning a minigolf event in 2019 or do you have a BIG minigolf anniversary to celebrate this year - do get in touch to let us know!


Did you know:


  • Miniature Golf will be 152 years old in 2019! The world's first Grass Putting course was set-up at St Andrews, Scotland in 1867. The Himalayas is still there now and is a real pleasure to play.
  • The first minigolf course in the USA opened in 1916. It was called 'Thistle Dhu' and located in Pinehurst, NC.
  • A Miniature Golf contest was part of the Olympic Games at the 1904 St Louis Games.
  • Crazy Golf is 93 years old in 2019. The very first course opened in 1926 on South Parade in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England.
  • 1926 also saw the first artificial miniature golf course open in the USA, with the 'Tom Thumb' miniature golf course opening near Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN.
  • It'll be 89 years since the first National Tom Thumb Golf Championship took place on the 23rd October 1930. 
  • The Minigolf course reviewers at The Putting Penguin celebrate their 18th year in 2019, while A Couple of Putts reach their seventh year.

Friday, September 21, 2018

Happy Miniature Golf Day

Today is Miniature Golf Day 2018!


Happy Miniature Golf Day. Where will you be playing a game (or two) of minigolf today?


Each year there are two quasi-official annual 'days' to celebrate the game. The second of these awareness days is Miniature Golf Day and it's ALWAYS on the 21st of September.

We played the Crazy Golf course at Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea on Miniature Golf Day last year

The Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea became the 462nd played and 781st visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

After this particular Miniature Golf Day the next is National Miniature Golf Day. That 'minigolf day' falls on the second Saturday in May. In 2019 it'll be on Saturday 11th May.

Related blog posts:

Monday, January 01, 2018

Key minigolf dates for the year ahead

Happy 2018! We hope you have a brilliant year of minigolf.


Championship Adventure Golf in New Brighton
Last year we played at Championship Adventure Golf in New Brighton on National Miniature Golf Day

Check out these key dates for your minigolf diary.

Saturday 12th May - National Miniature Golf Day (this falls on the second Saturday in May).

Friday 21st September - Miniature Golf Day (this is always on the 21st September).

Sunday 30th September - 12 years of the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

#MiniGolfMonday - every Monday of the year.

For international minigolf tournaments visit the World Minigolf Sport Federation website.

For UK minigolf competitions visit the British Minigolf Association website.

Are you planning a minigolf event in 2018 or do you have a BIG minigolf anniversary to celebrate this year - do get in touch to let us know!

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea

Playing the Crazy Golf course at the Rhos Fynach pub and restaurant in Rhos on Sea.


Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
You can find the course on Rhos Promenade

We began our holiday in North Wales at Colwyn Bay and Rhos on Sea on Miniature Golf Day. To celebrate the occasion we teed-off on the Crazy Golf course at the Rhos Fynach pub and restaurant in Rhos on Sea.

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
Holing out on The Pirates Skull hole

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
The sign has a nice map of the course

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
Nice to see a windmill on the course

The Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea became the 462nd played and 781st visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
The green of the windmill hole has a plateau on it too

In our match-up on the 9-hole course I won with a score of 31 to Emily's 34.

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
Playing out the windmill hole

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
Hole 3 - The Squid - is one of two holes on the course that has a choice of cups to aim for. A 'Kids' and an 'Adults' version - both were pretty tough!

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
The pirate ship on the 6th hole
 
Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
Always nice to see some Crazy Golf advertising

The course has an excellent scorecard with a nice map of the layout.

Scorecard from the Rhos Fynach Crazy Golf course in Rhos on Sea
The course map is a neat touch

Scorecard from the Rhos Fynach Crazy Golf course in Rhos on Sea
The results of our round

Check out the Rhos Fynach website for more information, opening times and prices.

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea
"Rules is Rules"!

Related blog posts:
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
- Rhos on Sea
- Wales

Link:
- Rhos Fynach

Videos:
- Crazy Golf at Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea - Hole 1
- Crazy Golf at Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea - Hole 5

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Happy Miniature Golf Day 2017!

Today is Miniature Golf Day 2017.

Happy Miniature Golf Day. Where will you be playing minigolf today?

Each year there are two quasi-official annual 'days' to celebrate the game. The second of these awareness days is Miniature Golf Day and it's ALWAYS on the 21st of September.

Playing at Championship Adventure Golf in New Brighton on National Miniature Golf Day, Saturday 13th May 2017
Playing at Championship Adventure Golf in New Brighton on National Miniature Golf Day 2017

After Miniature Golf Day the next is National Miniature Golf Day which is on Saturday 12th May 2018.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Miniature Golf Day Eve

Tomorrow is Miniature Golf Day 2017.

Where will you be playing minigolf tomorrow? Check out the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour list of 780 courses we've visited over the last eleven years - there may be a course near you.

Crazy Golf at North Marine Parade in Bridlington
Crazy Golfing at North Marine Parade in Bridlington

Each year there are two quasi-official annual 'days' to celebrate the game. The second of these awareness days is Miniature Golf Day and it's ALWAYS on the 21st of September.

At Treasure Island Adventure Golf course in Southsea
Where our Crazy Travels began back in September 2006

After tomorrow's Miniature Golf Day the next BIG minigolf day is National Miniature Golf Day which is on Saturday 12th May 2018.

Friday, September 01, 2017

Happy September

Happy September. Don't forget it's Miniature Golf Day on the 21st!

Each year there are two quasi-official annual 'days' to celebrate the game.

Playing at Championship Adventure Golf in New Brighton on National Miniature Golf Day, Saturday 13th May 2017
Playing at Championship Adventure Golf in New Brighton on National Miniature Golf Day (Saturday 13th May 2017)

The second of these awareness days is Miniature Golf Day and it is ALWAYS on the 21st of September.

Miniature Golf Day appears as an important date in the Dull Men's Club Calendar for 2017
Miniature Golf Day appears as an important date in the Dull Men's Club Calendar for 2017

After Miniature Golf Day the next is National Miniature Golf Day which is on Saturday 12th May 2018.

Fellow Stockport resident Dave Shaw is the Dull Men's Club pin-up for September. His interest is in vintage radios
Fellow Stockport resident Dave Shaw is the Dull Men's Club pin-up for September. His interest is in vintage radios

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Happy National Miniature Golf Day

Today's the day to play!

Have a brilliant National Miniature Golf Day wherever you're playing.

According to the Dull Men's Club Calendar today is also National Train Day and National Windmill Day
According to the Dull Men's Club Calendar today is also National Train Day and National Windmill Day