Good luck to our friend and minigolf rival Owen Johnson who is doing a sponsored skydive for Caudwell Children!
You can find out more and donate on Owen's JustGiving page.
A blog about our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. With a sprinkling of nostalgia and urban exploration for good measure.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Owen Johnson's skydive for Caudwell Children
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Happy World Elephant Day
Today is World Elephant Day.
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Nellie the elephant at Jungle Safari Adventure Golf in Worcester |
World Elephant Day was launched in 2012 to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants.
A pair of elephants on the Crazy Golf course at Playland Stourport |
For more information visit the World Elephant Day website.
An elephant on the Crazy Golf course at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach |
Considering how many safari and jungle-themed adventure golf courses we've visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour you'd think we'd have played more elephant obstacles and seen more trunks on our travels.
An elephant obstacle on the Brean Sands indoor Crazy Golf course |
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Minigolf consultancy
As marketing and sales professionals Emily and I use our extensive knowledge and skills in supporting and promoting the game we enjoy as a hobby.
Since 2006 we have visited more than 900 minigolf courses in the UK and overseas. This has given us an insight into many aspects of minigolf, from course operators, pop-ups, competitions, clubs, national associations, international federations, suppliers, designers, builders and technology providers.
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At our 900th course visit - the North Bay Mini Golf course in Scarborough |
Our involvement in the world of minigolf includes blogging, media relations, sponsorship, course design, advice and consultancy, event organisation and promotion, and participation in tournaments around the world.
The Ham & Egger Files blog contains over 3,000 posts that have attracted 1.5 million page views.
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Emily playing at Joe Joe Jim's Crazy Crazy Golf at Fletcher's Arcade in Cofton Hackett, Birmingham |
As a volunteer I served three terms on the Executive Committee of the British Minigolf Association and was a member of the World Minigolf Sport Federation’s Marketing and Media Committee for six years.
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Putting at Lane7 in Newcastle |
Please do get in touch to find out how we can help with your minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf activities.
You can also buy my ebook 'The Minigolfer’s Guide to Marketing' on Amazon and Kobo.
Link:
- Marketing consultancy
Related blog posts:
- Minigolf
- Marketing
Player profiles:
- Richard Gottfried
- Emily Gottfried
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Friday, August 09, 2019
Tee-Rex Adventure Golf at Cardiff Golf Centre
A visit to the Tee-Rex Adventure Golf course at Cardiff Golf Centre.
On our trip to South Wales we made a visit to the Tee-Rex Adventure Golf course at Cardiff Golf Centre in Old St Mellons.
The 18-hole dinosaur-themed Adventure Golf course became the 916th visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.
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Emily playing hole 1 |
We enjoyed a round with our old friends and minigolf rivals Cindy and Jas Kukielka and our new friend and minigolf rival Martyn Williams.
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On the green of the volcano hole |
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We had a fun competition on the course and there were some very close scores on the tricky layout.
At the end of the round I came out the winner by one-shot on 40(+4). Martyn, captain of the Welsh Minigolf Club, and Emily both hit 41(+5) and required a play-off.
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Receiving the trophy from Jas |
The sudden-death play-off began on hole 1. After nether player could be separated after three plays of the hole the play-off moved to hole 2 where Emily shot a three and Martyn hit a two for the win.
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Martyn playing a shot |
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Emily in action |
Jas finished the game in fourth place with a round of 45(+9), with Cindy in fifth spot on 48(+12).
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Jas on the green |
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Cindy in action |
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The Rules |
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Playing hole 1 |
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The view from the first tee |
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The practice Putting area |
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A view of the Pitch & Putt and Foot Golf course |
Tee-Rex Adventure Golf at Cardiff Golf Centre will be the host venue for the Cardiff Open minigolf tournament on Saturday 5th October. For more information visit the Welsh Minigolf Club website.
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Richard Gottfried,
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Julia Galvin and The Chinese Wife Carrying Race!
Help novelty sports star Julia Galvin get to The Chinese Wife Carrying Race.
Our friend and fellow obscure sports enthusiast Julia Galvin has been invited to China for their National Wife Carrying Championships!
Wife carrying is a sport where male competitors race while carrying a female team-mate (they don't technically need to be married). The objective is to pass through a special obstacle course in the fastest time possible.
Julia has a fine pedigree in the sport of wife carrying, competing in events around the world since her debut in the world championships in Sonkajärvi, Finland - the home of wife carrying.
The main prize for the winners in wife carrying contests is the wife's weight in beer.
The 2019 China National Wife Carrying Championships are taking place in Yulin, Guangxi this month.
We met Julia at the inaugural World Alternative Games in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales back in 2012 where we were running the Finger Jousting World Championships and Julia was a competitor.
As well as a star of wife carrying Julia is one of the world's best Bog Snorkelers and a regular visitor to Llanwrtyd Wells for the town's many odd sports events.
Check out Julia's GoFundMe page and help her get to The Chinese Wife Carrying Race!
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Wednesday, August 07, 2019
The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing ebook
My ebook to help minigolf players better market themselves, their clubs, tournaments and courses is now available to purchase from Kobo.
You can also buy The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing ebook on Amazon.
I've been so pleased to see the book bought and used by a number of competition players, course owners and managers, bloggers, course reviewers, minigolf associations and federations around the world.
As a minigolfer with over a decade of experience as a tournament competitor and years of experience in marketing and communications I designed the guide so that anyone interested or involved in minigolf could help promote the game. It's a niche title, but an audience and subject I know a lot about.
Playing in the World Crazy Golf Championships in Hastings |
Writing the book was brilliant and enabled me to bring two areas of my life together. I've worked in marketing since 2003 and have played minigolf since I was a child. Stepping up to compete on the national minigolf tour circuit and in international tournaments opened my eyes to the potential of the game. I’ve also had the honour of serving on the committees of the British Minigolf Association (BMGA) and the World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF).
Minigolf is a sport for all. People of all ages, sexes, backgrounds and abilities can pick up a putter and play the game.
When Emily and I began travelling around the country on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour there were around 600 courses in the UK. We've now visited 918 courses, including 39 overseas, and there are still many more for us to play. The game is really booming and not a week goes by without the announcement of a new course opening.
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At our 900th course - the North Bay Mini Golf course in Scarborough |
There are a huge amount of interesting and fun stories to tell and positive aspects to highlight to potential players, the media, sponsors and the wider sporting community. The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing should give federations, associations, clubs and our fellow players ideas, inspiration and support in their marketing efforts.
Much of the guidance could also be applied to a number of other sports clubs and organisations to help raise their profile and boost memberships.
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The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing is available on Amazon and Kobo |
A very BIG thank you to everyone who has bought a copy of the book to date. It's very much appreciated.
Links:
- The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing ebook on Amazon
- The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing ebook on Kobo
Related blog posts:
- The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing
- Marketing
- Minigolf
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Blogging,
Book,
Books,
Business,
ebook,
Marketing,
Minigolf,
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The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing,
Writing
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Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Minigolf and tenpin bowling
Where to find minigolf and tenpin bowling entertainment centres.
Traditionally the two leisure activities have been quite separate and distinct, with people choosing to do either one or other and most operators running either a minigolf course or tenpin bowling alley.
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The Mini Golf course and tenpin bowling alleys sit side-by-side at Lane7 in Newcastle |
With the boom in the popularity of minigolf and the growth in new courses, a number of tenpin bowling centres have added minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf courses.
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A cricket-themed hole on a crazy golf course on the floor below a bowling alley at the Level Preston entertainment centre |
We're fans of both games and we've been to quite a few places on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour that have both entertainment options.
Minigolf and tenpin bowling centres:
Lane7 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Mini Golf and tenpin bowling.
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Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle |
Level Preston - Trailer Trash Jim's Crazy Golf and tenpin bowling.
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Jabba the Putt at Level Preston |
MFA Bowl in Hereford - Crazy Golf and tenpin bowling.
Putting from an indoorr bit of the outdoor Crazy Golf course at the MFA Bowl in Hereford |
Namco Funscape in Tamworth - Medieval-themed Castle Adventure Golf and and tenpin bowling.
The outdoor section of the medieval-themed Adventure Golf course in Tamworth |
Riverside Bowl in Andover - Glo-Golf indoor Crazy Golf and tenpin bowling.
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Crazy Golfing at the Riverside Bowl in Andover. Andover of course is known as 'the Paris of Hampshire' |
Caddyshackers in Leicester - Crazy Golf and a new tenpin bowling centre called East Street Lanes opening in 2019.
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Caddyshackers Crazy Golf in Leicester has a tenpin bowling-themed hole |
Superbowl UK in Warrington - Putters Adventure Golf and tenpin bowling.
The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre in Preston - Crazy Golf and and tenpin bowling.
New bowling and minigolf centres in development / opening soon:
- York Stadium Leisure Complex
- Market Walk Shopping Centre, Chorley
- Rochdale Riverside
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A bowling hole at Ghetto Golf in Liverpool |
Do get in touch if you know of any other tenpin bowling alleys with minigolf courses, or crazy golf courses with bowling elements.
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Roxy Ball Room on Boar Lane in Leeds has a tenpin bowling-themed hole. But you'll need to visit Roxy Lanes for a bowl |
Related blog posts:
- Minigolf
- Crazy Golf
- Tenpin bowling
If you are interested in installing or building a minigolf course and would like to receive specialist help, Richard Gottfried is able to provide experience, knowledge and support for all aspects of minigolf business, at any stage of the process. Get in touch to find out more.
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Indoor Golf,
Indoor Mini Golf,
Indoor Minigolf,
Miniature Golf,
Minigolf,
Tenpin Bowling
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Minigolf in Greater Manchester
A look at miniature golf courses in Greater Manchester.
There are a lot of options for minigolfing in Greater Manchester, with a variety of courses to play, ranging from traditional crazy golf to indoor minigolf to new adventure golf layouts.
We've been travelling to play minigolf in Manchester since 2009 when I won the Mini Masters and Mini Open at the Trafford Golf Centre. I also won the Chrizy Golf Masters at Piccadilly Place in 2012. We moved to Stockport in 2016 and have continued to compete in events. Emily is the reigning Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open champion, while I won the tournament in 2018. I also won the DinoFalls Masters at the Trafford Golf Centre last year.
Courses we've visited in Greater Manchester:
Paradise Island Adventure Golf at the Trafford Centre - two 18-hole indoor Adventure Golf courses.![]() |
Paradise Island Adventure Golf at the Trafford Centre |
Dino Falls Adventure Golf at the Trafford Golf Centre - an 18-hole outdoor Jurassic-themed Adventure Golf course.
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Dino Falls Adventure Golf at the Trafford Golf Centre |
Junkyard Golf at First Street - three 9-hole indoor Crazy Golf courses.
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Junkyard Golf at First Street in Manchester |
The Lost Valley Adventure Golf at Amazonia, Market Place Shopping Centre, Bolton - an 18-hole indoor Adventure Golf course.
The Lost Valley Adventure Golf course in Bolton |
Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan - an 18-hole outdoor Wigan-themed Adventure Golf course.
Adventure Golf at Haigh Woodland Park in Wigan |
Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan - an 18-hole outdoor Crazy Golf course.
Crazy Golf at Haigh Woodland Park in Wigan |
Treetop Adventure Golf at The Printworks in Manchester City Centre - two 18-hole indoor Adventure Golf courses.
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Treetop Adventure Golf at The Printworks in Manchester City Centre |
Roxy Ball Room in Deansgate, Manchester City Centre - an 18-hole indoor Crazy Golf course.
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Crazy Golf at Roxy Ball Room on Deansgate |
UV Crazy Golf at One Adventure in Droylsden - a 12-hole indoor glow-in-the-dark minigolf course.
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UV Crazy Golf at One Adventure in Droylsden |
Pitch & Putt at Bruntwood Park in Cheadle, Stockport - an 18-hole miniature golf course. It's also a Foot Golf course.
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Pitch and Putt at Bruntwood Park |
Heaton Mersey Valley Golf course at Burnage Rugby Club, Stockport - Miniature Golf / Par-3 course with Footgolf.
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Heaton Mersey Valley Golf course at Burnage Rugby Club, Stockport |
Courses we're yet to visit in Greater Manchester:
- Crazy Golf at Moss Bank Park in Bolton.New courses in development / under construction:
Dino Falls at Trafford Golf Centre - the second 18-hole Adventure Golf course is currently under construction.Puttstars at Rochdale Riverside - three minigolf courses will be a part of the new indoor venue when it opens in April 2020.
Derelict / abandoned courses in Greater Manchester:
- Stamford Park, Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Tameside - an outdoor Crazy Golf course.The abandoned Crazy Golf course in Stalybridge |
- Crazy Golf at Wythenshawe Park - a 9-hole outdoor Crazy Golf course.
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The abandoned Crazy Golf course at Wythenshawe Park |
Other courses in Greater Manchester:
Over the years we've played a number of other minigolf courses in Manchester on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. Some have been portable courses, while others have been temporary or pop-up locations.There's also a grass Putting course at Park Square in Cheadle Heath, Stockport. This private Putting Green is for use by tenants and employees at the office complex. It's actually our closest course, but one we're not allowed to play.
Former courses in Greater Manchester:
- Miniature Golf at Adswood Park, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport- Chrizy Golf at Piccadilly Place
- Birdies Pop Up Golf
- Crazy Golf at Heaton Park
- Junkyard Golf pop-up at Piccadilly Place
- Junkyard Golf pop-up at the Great Northern
- Championship Miniature Golf at the Trafford Golf Centre - a 9-hole minigolf course
- Tea Party Mini Golf at Spinningfields, Manchester
- Crazy Golf at Alexandra Park in Edgeley, Stockport
Related blog posts:
- Manchester- Greater Manchester
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
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Manchester,
MCR,
Mini Golf,
Miniature Golf,
Minigolf,
Pitch and Putt
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New minigolf course opening at Rochdale Riverside
Three indoor minigolf courses to open at Puttstars Rochdale.
The new Rochdale Riverside entertainment, leisure and shopping centre in Rochdale will be home to an indoor minigolf venue called Puttstars.
Puttstars is a new concept from the Hollywood Bowl Group and will feature three 9-hole minigolf courses.
Rochdale Riverside and Puttstars are due to open to the public in April next year.
We're interested to see what the new Puttstars venue looks like.
Links:
- Rochdale Riverside
- Hollywood Bowl Group
Related blog posts:
- Hollywood Bowl
- Greater Manchester
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Indoor Crazy Golf,
Indoor Mini Golf,
Indoor Minigolf,
New course,
Puttstars,
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Rochdale,
Shopping Centre
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Monday, August 05, 2019
Crazy Golf in Church Stretton
A visit to the Crazy Golf course in Church Stretton, Shropshire.
We travelled through Shropshire on our drive down to South Wales last Friday and after leaving Shrewsbury we stopped off at Church Stretton to visit the Crazy Golf course in the main town park.
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There are quite a few activities to do in Church Stretton Park |
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Here's a full list of games and prices |
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A nice sign at the course |
The 9-hole course was the 913th visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.
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Unfortunately the course was locked up on our visit |
It looked like an interesting layout and one we'd liked to have played if it was open.
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A view of a couple of holes |
It appeared to be a mixture of Eternit miniature golf and Beton concrete styles, types more commonly found in continental Europe.
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Hole 1 |
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Hole 2 |
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A ditch on hole 2 |
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Hole 3 |
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Holes 4 and 5 |
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Hole 5's green |
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Hole 6 |
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Hole 7 |
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Hole7 |
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Hole 8 |
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Hole 8's green |
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Hole 9 |
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Hole 9 - I bet that concrete block can collect a lot of minigolf balls! |
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Church Stretton,
Crazy Golf,
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Eternit,
Not Played,
Park,
parks,
Shropshire
Location:
Church Stretton SY6, UK
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