Showing posts with label Philip Walsh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philip Walsh. Show all posts

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Caddy Shack Mini Golf at Shanklin Seafront

A look at the new Caddy Shack Mini Golf course at Shanklin Seafront, Isle of Wight.


A massive thank you to our friend Philip Walsh for sending over some photos from his round at the new Caddy Shack Mini Golf course during his recent stay on the Isle of Wight.

Caddy Shack Mini Golf at Shanklin Seafront. Photo by Philip Walsh, July 2020

The Caddy Shack indoor Mini Golf course can be found at Shanklin Seafront.

Caddy Shack Mini Golf at Shanklin Seafront. Photo by Philip Walsh, July 2020
The rules

Caddy Shack Mini Golf at Shanklin Seafront. Photo by Philip Walsh, July 2020
A sanitisation point and queuing area at the course

Caddy Shack Mini Golf at Shanklin Seafront. Photo by Philip Walsh, July 2020
A glow-in-the-dark section of the course


Visit the Shanklin Seafront website for more information.


Shanklin Seafront is also home to two other outdoor minigolf courses - one is a Pirate-themed adventure golf layout and the other is a Jurassic course.

It'll be brilliant to make a return visit to the Isle of Wight on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. We've had some day trips there in the past and played a lot of courses, but need at least a long weekend there to play them all.

Philip has also been to the brand new Shanklin Crazy Golf course, the Putting Course at Luccombe Hall HotelRylstone Crazy Golf and Tea Gardens in Shanklin and the Mini Golf course and Billiard Golf tables in Puerto Colón, Tenerife this year.

------------

Check out the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour Newsletter archive and sign-up to receive future editions

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Mini Golf Putting at Luccombe Hall Hotel in Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Finding out about a hotel Putting Course in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.


A big thank you to our friend Philip Walsh for sending over some snaps of a grass Putting Course he found during his recent stay on the Isle of Wight.

Putting Green at Luccombe Hall Hotel in Shanklin, Isle of Wight. Photo by Philip Walsh, July 2020

It looks like a nice little course for a putt around.

Putting Green at Luccombe Hall Hotel in Shanklin, Isle of Wight. Photo by Philip Walsh, July 2020

Visit the Luccombe Hall Hotel website for more information.


We're looking forward to a return visit to the Isle of Wight on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. We've had a couple of day trips there in the past and played quite a few courses, but need at least a long weekend to play them all.

Philip has also been to the brand new Shanklin Crazy Golf courseRylstone Crazy Golf and Tea Gardens in Shanklin and the Mini Golf course and Billiard Golf tables in Puerto Colón, Tenerife this year.

------------

Check out the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour Newsletter archive and sign-up to receive future editions

New Crazy Golf course in Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Finding out about a new minigolf course in Shanklin Village on the Isle of Wight.


Shanklin Crazy Golf on the Isle of Wight. Photo by Philip Walsh, July 2020

Many thanks to our friend Philip Walsh for letting me know about a new crazy golf course he found while on a recent trip to the Isle of Wight.

Shanklin Crazy Golf on the Isle of Wight. Photo by Philip Walsh, July 2020

The course can be found at the ice cream/donut/slush cafe opposite the parking in the old village. The finishing touches were being put to the course when he was there so he didn't have the chance to play a round. He did however let me know that the ice cream they served was very good.

Shanklin Crazy Golf on the Isle of Wight. Photo by Philip Walsh, July 2020

The course is a 9-hole layout and costs £3 a round.

We're looking forward to a return visit to the Isle of Wight on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future. A number of new miniature golf courses have opened since our last trip to the island.

Philip has also been to the Rylstone Crazy Golf and Tea Gardens in Shanklin and the Mini Golf course and Billiard Golf tables in Puerto Colón, Tenerife this year.

------------

Check out the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour Newsletter archive and sign-up to receive future editions

Monday, July 13, 2020

Rylstone Crazy Golf and Tea Gardens in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight

A look at the Rylstone Crazy Golf and Tea Gardens in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight.


Rylstone Crazy Golf and Tea Gardens in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight by Philip Walsh, July 2020

Many thanks to our friend Philip Walsh for sending over some snaps of the Rylstone Crazy Golf course at the Tea Gardens in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight.

Rylstone Crazy Golf and Tea Gardens in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight by Philip Walsh, July 2020

We first visited the course in 2008 and returned in 2016.

There have been some modifications and additions to the course since our last visit.

Rylstone Crazy Golf and Tea Gardens in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight by Philip Walsh, July 2020
Philip told me this was the round killer hole - it certainly looks like it could be tough to play!

We're looking forward to heading back to the Isle of Wight in the future. We've only been there on day trips before, next time we'll have to do a longer trip and take in more of the isle.

Thursday, January 09, 2020

Mini Golf and Billiard Golf in Puerto Colón, Tenerife

A look at the Mini Golf course and Billiard Golf tables in Puerto Colón, Tenerife.


Mini Golf and Billiard Golf in Puerto Colón, Tenerife. Photo by Philip Walsh, January 2020

Many thanks to my friend Philip Walsh for sending over some snaps of the Mini Golf course and Billiard Golf tables at the shopping centre in Puerto Colón, Tenerife.


Mini Golf and Billiard Golf in Puerto Colón, Tenerife. Photo by Philip Walsh, January 2020

Mini Golf and Billiard Golf in Puerto Colón, Tenerife. Photo by Philip Walsh, January 2020

The Mini Golf course is of the Swedish Felt variety.

Mini Golf in Puerto Colón, Tenerife. Photo by Philip Walsh, January 2020

The Billiard Golf tables look great fun to play.

Billiard Golf in Puerto Colón, Tenerife. Photo by Philip Walsh, January 2020

It's always brilliant to see different courses from around the world.

Billiard Golf in Puerto Colón, Tenerife. Photo by Philip Walsh, January 2020

We've seen a few different types of snooker/pool/billiard golf courses and Pit-Pat tables over the years, but the one in Puerto Colón is a new variant of table top miniature golf billiards.

Billiard Golf in Puerto Colón, Tenerife. Photo by Philip Walsh, January 2020

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

The old Crazy Golf course at Starr Gate in Blackpool

A tram's eye view of the old Crazy Golf course at Starr Gate in Blackpool.


Crazy Golf course at Starr Gate in Blackpool. Photo by Philip Walsh, 23rd September 2017

Many thanks to our friend Philip Walsh for sending over these great snaps of the derelict Crazy Golf course at Starr Gate in Blackpool. Philip photographed the course while aboard a tram during a recent tram heritage weekend.

Crazy Golf course at Starr Gate in Blackpool. Photo by Philip Walsh, 23rd September 2017

Crazy Golf course at Starr Gate in Blackpool. Photo by Philip Walsh, 23rd September 2017

Crazy Golf course at Starr Gate in Blackpool. Photo by Philip Walsh, 23rd September 2017

Tram at Starr Gate in Blackpool. Photo by Philip Walsh, 23rd September 2017
The tram at the Starr Gate depot

Emily and I visited the remnants of the minigolf course - formerly an Arnold Palmer Putting Course - last October. Luckily we did get to play it once, back in April 2008.

Crazy Golf course at Starr Gate in Blackpool. Photo by Philip Walsh, 23rd September 2017
A sad sight indeed