Revisit to Pike's Pass Miniature Golf at the Adventuredome, Circus Circus Casino in Las Vegas

On Friday 9th September 2011 Emily and I revisited the 18-hole Pike's Pass Minigolf Course at the Adventuredome at the Circus Circus Hotel in Las Vegas.



We last played the course in 2010 when it became the 176th visited and played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Last time out Emily and I tied on 40 shots apeice.

In our Irregular Mini Golf Tour Match-up this time I defeated Emily 45-57. This match was the second round of the 2011 Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic between the two of us.

Link to the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - Course Visit #176 - Pike's Pass Miniature Golf - Circus Circus, Las Vegas

Lazer Blast Laser Tag Arena at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino's Adventure Dome...

...was not open on our visit to Las Vegas.

A shame, as we'd have loved to have had a game or two!

The 18-hole Pike's Pass Miniature Golf course was open so we had a replay of that.

It's not the first Lazer Tag we've visited that has been closed on arrival (much like in our travels on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour). Sometimes we're lucky enough to have a great Laser Tag battle, but on occasions like on trips to Bristol, Milton Keynes, Colchester, Cleethorpes, Great Yarmouth we haven't been able to.

Other blog posts about Laser-related activity on our travels

The Laser Tag Rankings

New Mini Golf course played in Las Vegas - The Swingers Club

On the 8th of September 2011 while on our holiday in Las Vegas Emily and I visited The Swingers Club - which is actually a Bar within the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas that is home to a 9-hole Mini Golf course!

The course became the 268th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

The rather risqué name for the new Music and Mini Golf venue doesn't refer to anything that the double-entendre may suggest. During the day and evening The Swingers Club will feature music by Dueling Pianos!

The course is fun to play and even though the holes themselves are not that long, they are still fairly tricky.

The 6th hole is very crazy too, as it involves a Chip Shot! Haunted Hole 9 is odd too and involves Putting the ball up a haunted Escalator!? This was the only hole I managed to get a hole-in-one on.

We'd heard The Swingers Club was open from 11am until 4am, however when we visited at around 4pm it was closed, and when we checked with various staff in the Casino and Hotel we were eventually told it wouldn't be open until 8pm on that day so we had to revisit later in the evening. At least it was open and we were able to play in the end!

The Swingers Club is a nice addition to the Las Vegas Entertainment scene and I'd play there again on my next visit to Vegas.

In our Irregular Mini Golf Tour Match-up I defeated Emily 22-27. This match was the first round of the 2011 Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic between the two of us.



Link to the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour list of courses visited and played to date.

Previous Blog Post - New Las Vegas Mini Golf Course Opening at 'The Swingers Club' at the The Plaza Hotel & Casino

Gottfried's get a 100 Grand in Las Vegas!!!

As well winning big at The Putt Park's Annual Mini-Golf Tournament in Las Vegas last weekend, Emily and I also got a 100 Grand during our holiday there!

Minigolf Report - Gottfried one-two at The Putt Park Annual Mini-Golf Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

15th September 2011
Press Information
For Immediate Release

Minigolf Report – Richard Gottfried wins The Putt Park Annual Mini-Golf Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Emily Gottfried runner-up in second annual event

Luton Minigolfers Richard and Emily Gottfried competed in The Putt Park Annual Mini-Golf Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday 10th September.

Thirteen players were registered in the 18-hole event at The Putt Park, the city’s only outdoor Mini-Golf course, to celebrate the second anniversary of the course. Richard shot a round of 43 to take the victory by one-shot from Emily after scoring a hole-in-one on the final hole, while Emily could only hit a three.

The New Putt Park Mini-Golf Annual Tournament Champion - Richard Gottfried

The tournament was played using The Putt Park’s Mini-Golf rules where each player teed-off in turn and then the player whose ball was closest to the hole played out their shots to completion.

Emily plays a shot at The Putt Park

Richard said “I’m so pleased to have won The Putt Park’s Annual Tournament and earned my spot on their Wall of Fame. The competition was intense with Emily and the Canadian player Ryan Cordes pushing for the win and that made me play my best Miniature Golf. The victory for me and Emily’s runner-up spot made the trip to Las Vegas even more special, I’m looking forward to defending my title next year.”

Emily said "I was very pleased to finish runner-up. There was only one shot between first and second and it was a tough competition because it was so close! But Richard deserved to win it after his fantastic ace on the 18th! The Putt Park course and staff are wonderful and I can't wait to play there again next year."

The Players on the 'Podium'. From l-r Ryan Cordes (3rd), Richard (1st), Emily (2nd)

Richard’s winnings included a trophy for first place and other prizes with a $170 value including gift certificates for use at The Putt Park, and competition supporters Rambo’s Kitchen, Khoury’s Mediterranean Restaurant and the Callaway Golf Centre.

Richard Putts under a Rock

The Putt Park Miniature Golf Course is located at 6085 South Fort Apache, Las Vegas,  Nevada 89148.

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New Las Vegas Mini Golf Course Opening at 'The Swingers Club' at the The Plaza Hotel & Casino

A tweet from my fellow Minigolf aficionados at the excellent Putting Penguin website yesterday alerted me to the fact that there will be a brand new Minigolf course opening in Las Vegas next month. What's even better is that we're heading back to Las Vegas in September so we will definitely be giving it a go when we visit.

The new Minigolf course is part of the Swingers Club that is opening at the brand new Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, and will be a 9-hole set-up with Las Vegas theming. What's great is the course will be open from 11am until 4am, 7 days a week.

The rather risqué name for the new Music and Mini Golf venue doesn't refer to anything that the double-entendre may suggest (I don't think!).

The Minigolf course will also have a special added attraction that in the early hours, as the DJ starts to play, the course will become a Glow In The Dark Disco Golf course! During the day and evening the Swingers Club will feature music by Dueling Pianos!

We're really looking forward to making a visit, or two, to play the course and also check out the newly updated Plaza Hotel and Casino.

You can read the Press Release which has more information about the new Mini Golf course, and the Plaza Hotel and Casino at Swingers Club to debut at the Plaza Hotel and Casino

Last June we played at the four Minigolf courses that Las Vegas had to offer at the time, these were courses visited and played 175, 176, 177 and 178 on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

175 King Putt (North West Las Vegas, USA) - Indoor Mini Golf - Review at The Putting Penguin here
176 Pike's Pass (Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) - Miniature Golf
177 King Putt (Henderson, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) - Indoor Mini Golf - Review at The Putting Penguin here
178 The Putt Park (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) - Miniature Golf - Review at The Putting Penguin here

Emily and me in Fabulous Las Vegas last summer

Results of the 2010 Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic competition between me and Emily.

On our last holiday in the UK we headed to Lincolnshire and North Norfolk, the very last Crazy Golf course we played on this roadtrip was in Hunstanton, at the Vegas Amusement Arcade. This year we also spotted a "Little Las Vegas" at a funfair in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

On our 2012 holiday to Las Vegas there will be another Minigolf course for us to play, as a KISS-themed Mini Golf course is opening there in November 2011!

Links:
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
- The Putting Penguin website

Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - Course Visit #178 - The Putt Park Miniature Golf - Las Vegas

The 178th course visit on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour was to the only outdoor Miniature Golf course in Las Vegas - the 18-hole course at The Putt Park, on South Fort Apache/Pine Plaza.

The course was in great condition and was a tough test, without the heat to contend with! Some nice holes, and some terrifying second (and third!) Putts were had on many of the holes.

A nice touch was the three-hole practice area before the first tee.





The course visit was also the venue for the last round of our 'Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic' tournament, which after three rounds was led by Emily 'Snake Eyes' Gottfried by one-shot.

After the round at The Putt Park it was Emily who would walk away with the spoils of victory, with a commanding three-shot victory over Richard 'The Low Roller' Gottfried 48-51.

Videos from the visit.

Visit to The Putt Park Miniature Golf course in Las Vegas 1 of 3


Visit to The Putt Park Miniature Golf course in Las Vegas 2 of 3


Visit to The Putt Park Miniature Golf course in Las Vegas 3 of 3

King Putt Indoor Mini Golf - Henderson, Las Vegas

Visiting the King Putt Indoor Mini Golf course in Henderson, Nevada.


Our third minigolf course visit in Las Vegas, Nevada was to the sister-course of the Jungle King Putt in the north west (visit #175) at Tut's King Putt at Southeastern Avenue/Beltway Marketplace on Saturday 12th June.

The course is also an 18-hole indoor blacklight minigolf course, this time with an Egyptian-theme!

Some excellent holes, and some great theming - check out the Mummy's Tomb video below!








The course visit was also the location for the third round of our 'Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic' tournament and once again Emily and I tied in the match! Scores below:
Richard 'The Low Roller' Gottfried - 43(+7)
Emily 'Snake Eyes' Gottfried - 43(+7)

Emily's one-shot lead that she had maintained since the 10th and our first stop would therefore continue to the fourth and final round of the competition!

Videos from the visit.

Visit to King Putt Indoor Minigolf in Henderson, Las Vegas 1 of 2


Visit to King Putt Indoor Minigolf in Henderson, Las Vegas 2 of 2 - here Emily plays the 'Mummy's Tomb' hole!


In a non 'Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic' tournament round we decided to take advantage of a clear course ahead of us and the great $4 same-day replay offer for another round. This time I beat Emily 43-46 in the 'Irregular Mini Golf Tour 4-Buck Replay Classic'.

Link:
- King Putt

Related blog posts:
- Mini Golf in Las Vegas
- Las Vegas
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - Course Visit #176 - Pike's Pass Miniature Golf - Circus Circus, Las Vegas

The second course we visited in Las Vegas was at the Adventure Dome at Circus Circus.

Emily had previously visited the course in September 2008, but it was to be my first play of the 18-hole 'Pike's Pass Miniature Golf' course.


The holes were quite short and did allow for a few Ace-opportunities. However, it's not the best course I've played to be honest. The Adventure Dome itself and the Circus Circus hotel are great though - nice theming, and playing minigolf with a rollercoaster going over your head is a new experience!





The scores from the second round of the first ever 'Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic' competition were:
Richard 'The Low Roller' Gottfried - 40(+4)
Emily 'Snake Eyes' Gottfried - 40(+4)

This meant that Emily kept her one-shot lead heading into the third round at our next stop - the King Putt in southeast Las Vegas/Henderson.

Videos from the visit.

Pike's Pass Miniature Golf in Las Vegas 1 of 4


Pike's Pass Miniature Golf in Las Vegas 2 of 4


Pike's Pass Miniature Golf in Las Vegas 3 of 4


Pike's Pass Miniature Golf in Las Vegas 4 of 4

Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - Course Visit #175 - King Putt Indoor Mini Golf - North West Las Vegas

The first stop on our Tour of Las Vegas' minigolf courses was to the north west location of King Putt.

The Jungle King Putt at Mead and Tenaya is an 18-hole jungle-themed indoor blacklight minigolf course, the first full course of its type that we have played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour!

Having not really adjusted to 'Vegas-time' we had woken up very early on Thursday 10th June and decided to head out for some breakfast at The Cracked Egg in the north west and then head over to King Putt.

However, our taxi driver didn't know anything about the roads 'off the strip' so we had a lovely scenic trip. With us not knowing the exact opening times of the course either meant that when we arrived at 8am(!?) we had a four hour wait until opening time! This allowed us to have a pleasant four mile walk in the 90 degree heat to The Cracked Egg and back, and still have time for some shopping at the Whole Foods Market on the same strip mall at West Lake Mead Boulevard.

The course was great fun to play, and the blacklight effects were very interesting. The 18th hole (see videos below) was also great, as you played your shot up a ramp, into a hole, where the ball was moved up a tube, then over a small bridge and down a wall of pegs until it dropped into one of a number of different scoring slots!

Great course, nice friendly staff and a good location - well worth a visit.






The course visit was also the location for the first round of the first ever 'Las Vegas Minigolf Desert Classic' tournament that was to be played by me and Emily during out stay in Las Vegas.

The scores for round one:
Richard 'The Low Roller' Gottfried - 48(+12)
Emily 'Snake Eyes' Gottfried - 47(+11)

So Emily carried a one-shot lead into our next stop - at the Pike's Pass Miniature Golf course at the Circus Circus hotel's AdventureDome.

Videos from our visit.

Visit to King Putt Indoor Minigolf in Las Vegas - Intro 1 - 1 of 6


Visit to King Putt Indoor Minigolf in Las Vegas - Intro 2 - 2 of 6


Visit to King Putt Indoor Minigolf in Las Vegas - Intro 3 - 3 of 6


Visit to King Putt Indoor Minigolf in Las Vegas - hole 18 - 4 of 6


Visit to King Putt Indoor Minigolf in Las Vegas - hole 18 - 5 of 6


Visit to King Putt Indoor Minigolf in Las Vegas - post-match - 6 of 6

Las Vegas Invitational

Top GB Minigolfer and fellow Ham & Egger Emily Gottfried played in, and won, the Irregular Mini Golf Tour Las Vegas Invitational tournament this week - results and photos below.

24/09/2008 Irregular Mini Golf Tour Las Vegas Invitational
Pike's Pass Miniature Golf Course
Circus Circus Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Rank/Player/Score/Aces
1. Emily Gottfried = 38 (+2), 2 Aces
2. John Peace = 41 (+5), 3 Aces
3. Janie Peace = 51 (+15), 0 Aces




Related blog posts:
- Las Vegas
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour