MiniLinks Mini Open 2019 in Lytham Saint Annes

The team at MiniLinks Golf organise a number of competitions throughout the year, including four Mini Majors.

Hole 1 of the 18-hole MiniLinks course

Next up is the Mini Open taking place on the Par-3 miniature golf course from the 18th to the 21st July. For more info check out the MiniLinks Golf website.

Rampside Golf Links in Barrow-in-Furness

A visit to the Rampside Golf Links in Barrow-in-Furness.

While driving home from a trip to Barrow-in-Furness we spotted the Rampside Golf Links - home to a Par-3 course and a 4-hole Putting area.

Related blog posts:
- Barrow-in-Furness

Golf, FootGolf and Car Booting at Burnage Rugby Football Club in Stockport

Last September we finally made it along to the very very very busy car boot sale at Burnage Rugby Football Club in Heaton Mersey, Stockport.

Car boot sales - a competitive sport

It was nice to find a Par-3 Golf course and a FootGolf layout at the sports site too.

The first tee

Hole 1

 

One of the shared Par-3 Golf and FootGolf greens

We're looking forward to the start of the Burnage Car Boot Sale season and a return to Burnage Rugby Football Club. The first car boot sale is on Sunday 14th April.

Signage in Burnage

Links:
- Burnage Rugby Football Club
- Burnage Car Boot Sale

Related blog posts:
- Stockport
- Footgolf
- Par-3 Golf
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

MiniLinks Majors in Lytham Saint Annes

The team at MiniLinks in Lytham Saint Annes have announced the line-up of MiniLinks Major competitions to take place on the seafront Par-3 miniature golf course this year. The dates are as follows:

• Wednesday 4th - Sunday 8th April - MiniLinks Masters
• Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th June - MiniLinks US Open
• Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd July - MiniLinks Open Championship
• Thursday 9th - Sunday 12th August - MiniLinks PGA Championship
• November - February - MiniLinks Winter Trophy

The contests are open events with players handing in their scores at the end of their round.

Last year I competed in the MiniLinks US Open, MiniLinks Mini Open and MiniLinks PGA Championship finishing in tied 13th, 15th and tied 24th positions respectively. The Par-3 course is a tricky layout, but has some lovely greens to putt on. I certainly had a mixture of weather to contend with during my rounds too!

Hole 1 of the MiniLinks Par-3 Golf course

The MiniLinks Par-3 Miniature Golf course became the 742nd visited and 437th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

This year the course is also holding the first-ever MiniLinks Women's Open Championship. This event will also coincide with the actual golf major - The Women's Open - which is taking place a short distance away at Royal Lytham & St Annes golf course between the 2nd and 5th of August.

The Pennines Putting minigolf course at MiniLinks

MiniLinks is home to three courses - the Par-3 Golf course, an 18-hole Pennines Putting layout and a 9-hole Crazy Golf course.

The Crazy Golf course at MiniLinks

The MiniLinks is currently hosting its Winter Trophy tournament - it's been running since November and entry finishes at the end of February.

For more information check out the MiniLinks website.

Related blog posts:
- MiniLinks Par-3 Miniature Golf course in Lytham Saint Annes
- MiniLinks Pennines Putting Mini Golf course in Lytham Saint Annes
- MiniLinks Crazy Golf course in Lytham Saint Annes

Minigolf competitions in July

There are lots of opportunities to get into the competitive swing of things this month.

As we know, there's no such thing as a 'friendly' game of minigolf - everyone wants to win when they play. Well, this month there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in the competitive side of the game.

Putt 'n BBQ in Prestwick
There's a Putting event taking place at Putting Plus in Prestwick this coming weekend. Players at the event on Sunday 9th July will receive free entry to the Scottish Open Putting Championship where there are a range of category prizes up for grabs! There's also a BBQ at the Parkstone Hotel on the Prom. Visit the Putting Plus Facebook page for more info.

British Open in Hastings
The 20th annual BMGA British Open championships are taking place in Hastings this weekend, with action teeing-off on the brilliant Pirate Course on Saturday 8th July. Entries to take part have closed, however spectators are always welcome to watch the action. More details on the British Minigolf Association and Hastings Adventure Golf websites.

Worthing Mini Golf Club Open at Splash Point
If you're looking to compete with the BMGA pro players you won't have to wait long though, as the next stop on the tour is the excellent Splash Point Mini Golf course at Worthing's Denton Gardens. The venue hosts the first Worthing Mini Golf Club Open on Saturday 15th July. The event has an evening tee-off time of 5pm, which will give ample time to practice during the day. Check out the event info on the Worthing Mini Golf Club Facebook page.

Holeymolies Crazy Golf
The team at Holeymolies Crazy Golf course in Skelton-in-Cleveland are organising a minigolf tournament to celebrate a successful first year for the course. The open event is offering a top prize of £1,000 to the overall champion. Qualifying is taking place between Monday 10th July and Saturday 15th July, with the finals held on Sunday 16th July. More info on the format and rules can be found on the Mini Golf 1k Competition Facebook event listing.

MiniLinks Mini Open in Lytham Saint Annes
The team at MiniLinks Golf organise a number of competitions throughout the year, including four Mini Majors. Next up is the Mini Open taking place on the Par-3 miniature golf course from the 20th-23rd July. For more info check out the MiniLinks Golf website.

There's also a Crazy Golf course and Pennines Putting layout at MiniLinks. I had a great time playing them during my visit to the seaside town last month. I also finished in tied-13th place in the MiniLinks US Open tournament.

US Pro Minigolf Association Open
Speaking of US Opens, the USPMGA Tour's national Open tournament is taking place at the Bluegrass Miniature Golf course in Oceanport, New Jersey on the 21st and 22nd July. Our friend Pat Sheridan of the Putting Penguin website is competing. Visit the USPMGA and Bluegrass Miniature Golf websites for more details.

Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open Championships
The Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open Championships are once again taking place at the indoor Paradise Island courses around the country. This year's event runs from the 20th-23rd July and will also see action at the newest Paradise Island Adventure Golf venue in Derby. More details of the event and the other PIAG courses at Cheshire Oaks, Glasgow, Livingston, Manchester and Sheffield can be found on the Paradise Island Adventure Golf website.

World Minigolf Sport Federation
Check out the World Minigolf Sport Federation's website and calendar of events to find out about the sport and how you can get involved. The WMF has member associations in 63 countries around the world and is growing all the time. Visit the WMF website for more info.

Shouting about your success
Don't forget, whether you win or lose there's always a sporting story to tell about your participation in an event. Share your results online, send a report to your local media and be proud of your achievement.

If you want to take things a step further then why not check out my ebook, The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing, to find out how you can help promote yourself, your club, your local course, your national association and the great game. It's available in multiple formats via Amazon and Ganxy.

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