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Showing posts with label guest blog post. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Minigolf and Pit-Pat at Olympiapark München

A look at the Minigolf and Pit-Pat courses at Olympiapark München.


The Olympiapark München is home to a Miniature Golf course that was set-up in the athletes village for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.

Our friend Kevin Moseley recently visited Olympiapark München while on holiday in Germany and sent us this snap of the minigolf and Pit-Pat layouts.

Minigolf and Pit-Pat at Olympiapark München. Photo by Kevin Moseley, October 2024
Minigolf and Pit-Pat at Olympiapark München. Photo by Kevin Moseley, October 2024

It's always nice to see different courses around the world. The Minigolf and Pit-Pat courses at Olympiapark München have been on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour to visit list since we found out about them.

You can find more information on the Olympiapark München and the Minigolf & Pit-Pat Olympiapark München websites.

Saturday, September 07, 2024

Millport Crazy Golf on the Isle of Cumbrae

A look at the Crazy Golf course in Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae.


A big thanks to our friend and minigolf rival John Moore for sending over this photo of the Crazy Golf course in Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland from his recent trip there.

Millport Crazy Golf course. Photo by John Moore, August 2024
Millport Crazy Golf course. Photo by John Moore

Earlier this summer another of our friends, Seth Thomas, sent us a snap of the course.

We played the course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour ten years ago while in Scotland for the Commonwealth Games. It's a lovely island to visit and just a short ferry voyage from Largs.

One of the postcards in our collection is this nice Valentine's "Silveresque" style postcard that shows the Crazy Golf course as it looked in the 1960s. It's still recognisable today. The course has had the addition of felt/carpet to the holes since we visited a decade ago. Hopefully we'll return one day.

Crazy Golf, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae. A Valentine's "Silveresque" 3059V Style Postcard, published by Valentine & Sons Ltd. Dundee and London. Postally used  at 4.15pm on the 4th June 1964 and mailed from Millport itself
Crazy Golf, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae. A Valentine's "Silveresque" 3059V Style Postcard, published by Valentine & Sons Ltd. Dundee and London. Postally used at 4.15pm on the 4th June 1964 and mailed from Millport itself

Check out the Millport Crazy Golf Facebook Page for more information.

Friday, September 06, 2024

Crazy Golf in Troon, Scotland

A look at the seafront Crazy Golf course in Troon, Scotland.


My friend and minigolf rival Simon Brown sent over a photo of the hut at the seafront Crazy Golf course in Troon from his recent visit.

Troon Crazy Golf course. Photo by Simon Brown, September 2024

You can see photos of the course from January 2023 in this guest blog post from Simon.

Thursday, September 05, 2024

Mini Golf at War Memorial Park in Coventry

A look at the Golden Putter Mini Golf course at War Memorial Park in Coventry.


Golden Putter Mini Golf at War Memorial Park, Coventry. Photo by Matt Dodd, August 2024

Many thanks to our friend, fellow crazy golf adventurer and minigolf rival Matt Dodd for sending over some photos of the Golden Putter Mini Golf course at War Memorial Park in Coventry.

Golden Putter Mini Golf at War Memorial Park, Coventry. Photo by Matt Dodd, August 2024

The Golden Putter Mini Golf course at War Memorial Park is a temporary pop-up seasonal course. The portable layout is a 36-hole course.

Golden Putter Mini Golf at War Memorial Park, Coventry. Photo by Matt Dodd, August 2024

Golden Putter Mini Golf at War Memorial Park, Coventry. Photo by Matt Dodd, August 2024

Check out the Golden Putter Mini Golf website for more information.


Golden Putter Mini Golf at War Memorial Park, Coventry. Photo by Matt Dodd, August 2024

We've played and visited several Golden Putter Mini Golf courses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Sunday, September 01, 2024

A scorecard and golf ball from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course in South Africa

Some minigolf ephemera and a look at the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course at Hazendal in South Africa.


It was very kind of my friend and fellow minigolf enthusiast PJ Goedhals to post a scorecard and golf ball from his visit to the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course at Hazendal in South Africa for inclusion in the Crazy Golf Museum.

A scorecard from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course

A scorecard from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course

A scorecard from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course

A golf ball from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course

A golf ball from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course

Photos of the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course


Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Hazendal is a wine estate located in the Stellenbosch winelands, 30 minutes from Cape Town.

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Visit the Hazendal website for more information.


Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Crazy Golf at Haven Doniford Bay Holiday Park

A look at the Crazy Golf course at Haven's Doniford Bay Holiday Park in Somerset.


Many thanks to our friend and minigolf rival Seth Thomas for sending over some snaps of the Crazy Golf course at Haven Doniford Bay Holiday Park in Watchet, Somerset.

Crazy Golf at Doniford Bay Haven Caravan Park in Somerset. Photo by Seth Thomas, August 2024

Crazy Golf at Doniford Bay Haven Caravan Park in Somerset. Photo by Seth Thomas, August 2024

Crazy Golf at Doniford Bay Haven Caravan Park in Somerset. Photo by Seth Thomas, August 2024

Check out the Haven Doniford Bay Holiday Park website for more information.


It's always nice to find out about new and different miniature golf courses. Hopefully we'll get to visit this on on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future.

Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd

A look at the underground minigolf course at Zip World Llechwedd.


Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd. Photo by Mark Swain, August 2024
Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd. Photo by Mark Swain, August 2024

Zip World Llechwedd near Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, Wales is home to an underground adventure golf course.

Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd. Photo by Mark Swain, August 2024
Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd. Photo by Mark Swain, August 2024

Many thanks to our friend and minigolf rival Mark Swain for sending over these snaps of the course from his recent visit there.

Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd. Photo by Mark Swain, August 2024
Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd. Photo by Mark Swain, August 2024

We haven't made it to Zip World Llechwedd to have a game on the 18-hole course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour yet. But's it's on our list.

Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd. Photo by Mark Swain, August 2024
Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd. Photo by Mark Swain, August 2024

Take a look at the Zip World Llechwedd website for more information.


The Rules of Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd. Photo by Mark Swain, August 2
The Rules of Underground Golf at Zip World Llechwedd. Photo by Mark Swain, August 2

Deepest underground miniature golf course in the world


The Underground Golf course at Zip World Llechwedd holds the Guinness World Record for being the "Deepest underground miniature golf course" as it is 152 metres below ground. It's a record I was part of verifying in my role as a Consultant for the Guinness World Records. Check out the Guinness World Records website and the 2024 edition of the book to see more minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf records.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

The Alnwick Garden Golf

A look at The Alnwick Garden Golf course.


Many thanks to our friend and minigolf rival John Moore for sending this photo of the minigolf course at The Alnwick Garden.

The Alnwick Garden Golf. Photo by John Moore, 2024
The Alnwick Garden Golf. Photo by John Moore, 2024

We're yet to visit The Alnwick Garden and we'll have to swing by for a game on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour one day.

Check out The Alnwick Garden website for more information.

Millport Crazy Golf

A look at the Crazy Golf course in Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae.


Many thanks to our friend and minigolf rival Seth Thomas for sending over this snap of the Crazy Golf course in Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland from his recent trip.

Millport Crazy Golf. Photo by Seth Thomas, 2024
Millport Crazy Golf. Photo by Seth Thomas, 2024

We played the course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour ten years ago while in Scotland for the Commonwealth Games.

Check out the Millport Crazy Golf Facebook Page for more information.

Friday, August 09, 2024

Miniature Golf at Baker's Golf in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, USA

A look at the Miniature Golf course at Baker's Golf in Lanesborough, MA, USA.


It's always nice to see different minigolf courses around the world and I recently received these photos from Kevin Dias who was back home in the USA and swung by Baker's Golf in Lanesborough, Massachusetts for a game on the outdoor miniature golf course.

Miniature Golf at Baker's Golf in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, USA. Photo by Kevin Dias, 2024
Miniature Golf at Baker's Golf in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, USA. Photo by Kevin Dias, 2024

Take a look at the Baker's Golf website for more information.


Miniature Golf at Baker's Golf in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, USA. Photo by Kevin Dias, 2024
Baker's Golf was established in 1943

Kevin was the brains behind The Putter King - a minigolf brand that brought together minigolfers from around the world in an international treasure hunt!

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Minigolf around the world - Bali Mini Golf in Indonesia

A look at the Bali Mini Golf course at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia.


Bali Mini Golf at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, October 2018
Bali Mini Golf at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, October 2018


My brother Christopher, a charter member of the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour swung by the Bali Mini Golf course at Luwak Coffee Garden in Bali, Indonesia while on holiday in 2018.

Bali Mini Golf at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, October 2018
Bali Mini Golf at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, October 2018

Bali Mini Golf at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, October 2018
Bali Mini Golf at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, October 2018

Bali Mini Golf at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, October 2018
Bali Mini Golf at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, October 2018

You can find minigolf courses - and interesting business combinations - around the world!

The Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Since 2006 Emily and I have visited 1,044 miniature golf courses around the UK and overseas on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. As well as playing minigolf in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Jersey and the Isle of Man we’ve travelled to minigolf courses in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Spain (including Lanzarote and Majorca), Sweden and the USA.

When added to the courses Christopher and his family have visited around the British Isles and Turkey, Spain (Majorca), Italy, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Indonesia, Croatia and the USA, the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour stands at a combined 1,091 courses visited!

Monday, April 01, 2024

Mini Golf at The Taste of Arran Shop

A look at the Mini Golf course at The Taste of Arran Shop.


Mini Golf at The Taste of Arran Shop. Photo by John Moore, March 2024
Mini Golf at The Taste of Arran Shop. Photo by John Moore, March 2024

A big thank you to our friend and minigolf rival John Moore for sending us these photos of the Mini Golf course at The Taste of Arran Shop in Brodick on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.

Mini Golf at The Taste of Arran Shop. Photo by John Moore, March 2024
Mini Golf at The Taste of Arran Shop. Photo by John Moore, March 2024

Mini Golf at The Taste of Arran Shop. Photo by John Moore, March 2024
Mini Golf at The Taste of Arran Shop. Photo by John Moore, March 2024

Find out more on The Taste of Arran Shop & Mini Golf Facebook Page.


It's a course that we've had on our to visit list for a long time!

Friday, March 29, 2024

Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent

There's a minigolf course at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent


Many thanks to our friend, minigolf rival, and sometimes team-mate Scott Lancley for sending us these photos of the 18-hole Mini Golf course at Wingham Wildlife Park in Wingham, Kent.

Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent. Photo by Scott Lancley, March 2024
Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent. Photo by Scott Lancley, March 2024

The course opened in 2022.

Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent. Photo by Scott Lancley, March 2024
Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent. Photo by Scott Lancley, March 2024

Visit the Wingham Wildlife Park website for more information.


It's another new course we'll have to add to our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour one day!

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa

A look at the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course at Hazendal in South Africa.


Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

A big thank you to my friend PJ Goedhals for sending me these photos of the 27-hole Kleine Hazen adventure putting park at the Hazendal wine estate.

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Hazendal is a wine estate located in the Stellenbosch winelands, 30 minutes from Cape Town.

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Visit the Hazendal website for more information.

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

It was also very kind of PJ to post me a copy of the scorecard and golf ball for inclusion in the Crazy Golf Museum.

A scorecard from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
A scorecard from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

A scorecard from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
A scorecard from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

A golf ball from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023
A golf ball from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023