Friday, November 05, 2021

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell

A look at the Polar and Jungle courses at Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell, Berkshire.


Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

A big thank you to our friend and minigolf rival Matt Dodd for sending over these photos from his visit to the new Bear Mountain Adventure Golf courses at the GolfPlex entertainment centre in Bracknell.

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

The polar and jungle layouts opened this year, with a desert-themed third course opening in Spring 2022.

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Visit the GolfPlex website for more information.


Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

They are three more courses to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Revo Mini Golf in Weston-super-Mare

A look at the new Revo Glo Golf course in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.


Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare. Photo by Matt Dodd October 2021
Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare

Many thanks to our friend and minigolf rival Matt Dodd for sending us these snaps from his trip to play Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare last month.

Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare. Photo by Matt Dodd October 2021
Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare

Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare. Photo by Matt Dodd October 2021
Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare

Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare. Photo by Matt Dodd October 2021
Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare

Check out the Revo Glo Golf Facebook Page for more information.


Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare. Photo by Matt Dodd October 2021
Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare

It's another new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

50 days until Christmas

Teezers Crazy Golf course in Coventry
Playing the Christmas-themed hole at Teezers Crazy Golf course in Coventry on Easter Sunday in 2019

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

Grass Putting Course at Northcliffe Park in Shipley

We visited the grass Putting Course at Northcliffe Park in Shipley, West Yorkshire last week.


The Mini Golf Putting Course at Northcliffe Park in Shipley
The Mini Golf Putting Course at Northcliffe Park in Shipley

Tuesday, November 02, 2021

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

A look at the Adventure Mini Golf course at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire


Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent. Photo by Jam Trubridge, 31 August 2021
Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

A BIG thanks to our friend and minigolf rival Jam Trubridge for sending us some photos from his visit to the new Adventure Mini Golf course at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent.

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent. Photo by Jam Trubridge, 31 August 2021
Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

He didn't have time to play it this time as he was there for a trip to Waterworld with his family.

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent. Photo by Jam Trubridge, 31 August 2021
Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent. Photo by Jam Trubridge, 31 August 2021
Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent. Photo by Jam Trubridge, 31 August 2021
Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

Adventure Mini Golf in Stoke is home to two 18-hole adventure golf courses. It's the sister-course of Adventure Island Mini Golf at Star City in Birmingham - a course we've played a lot of tournaments at over the years.

We've been to Stoke a few times, but not since the new Adventure Mini Golf course opened. We'll swing by on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future.

Check out the Adventure Mini Golf website for more information.

Graffiti Golf in Blackpool has closed

We were sad to hear that the indoor Graffiti Golf course on the promenade in Blackpool closed its doors on the 31st October.


Graffiti Golf in Blackpool
Graffiti Golf in Blackpool in May 2021

We played the course in its original incarnation as Golden Isle Indoor Adventure Golf in September 2009, visited during its time as Merlin Pirate Adventure Mini Golf and then played the course in its final version of Pirate Graffiti Golf in August 2018.

Graffiti Pirate indoor UV glow-in-the-dark Crazy Golf in Blackpool
Graffiti Pirate indoor UV glow-in-the-dark Crazy Golf!

We often visit Blackpool and the Graffiti Golf course was always busy with lots of people playing there.

Visit the Graffiti Golf website and Facebook Page for more information.

Monday, November 01, 2021

Magic Carpet Golf in Galveston, Texas, USA

A look at the Magic Carpet Golf courses in Galveston, Texas, USA.


Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
Magic Carpet Golf in Galveston, Texas
 
My brother, and charter member of the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour, Christopher and his family recently played the two courses at Magic Carpet Golf in Galveston, Texas, USA.

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
A scorecard from Magic Carpet Golf in Galveston, Texas

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
Magic Carpet Golf in Galveston, Texas

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
A big minigolf windmill

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
Magic Carpet Golf in Galveston, Texas

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
Magic Carpet Golf in Galveston, Texas

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
A minigolf toilet!

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
Magic Carpet Golf in Galveston, Texas

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
Magic Carpet Golf in Galveston, Texas

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
A giant conch

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
Magic Carpet Golf in Galveston, Texas

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
A minigolf sign

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
What to do at the lucky last hole

Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
Frog's mouth

Check out the Magic Carpet Golf website for more information on the venue and its two 18-hole miniature golf courses.


Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf course in Galveston Texas. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, 25th October 2021
Miniature Golf Rules

The Magic Carpet Golf courses were the 1,008th and 1,009th visited overall on our combined Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. Together we've now been to 1,010 courses since September 2006. The latest being the grass Putting Course at Northcliff Park in Shipley, England.

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA

A look at the Mini Golf course at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA.


Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
The 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo has a 9-hole Mini Golf course

A big thanks to my friend PJ Goedhals for sending over some photos from the miniature golf course he found on a recent trip to the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA.

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
Hole 1

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
Hole 2

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
Hole 3

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
Hole 4

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
Hole 5

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
Hole 6

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
Hole 7

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
Hole 8

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
Hole 9

The course was free to play after the $6 entry fee to the petting zoo was paid.

Mini Golf at the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo in Conroe, Texas, USA. Photo by PJ Goedhals, October 2021
An interestingly shaped hole

Check out the 7 Acre Wood Petting Zoo website for more information.

Stratford-upon-Avon Minigolf has closed

The minigolf course in Stratford-upon-Avon has closed.


Stratford-upon-Avon Minigolf
Stratford-upon-Avon Minigolf

We were very sad to heard that the minigolf course at the Recreation Ground in Stratford-upon-Avon has closed after 20 years in operation.

Stratford-upon-Avon Minigolf
Playing the course in 2008

The course was the 49th visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in 2008 and a venue for a number of British Minigolf Association tournaments over the years.

Stratford-upon-Avon Minigolf
Playing at an event in 2009

It was the host venue for the BMGA British Club Championships in 2008 - the first BMGA Tour event I won as part of the Midlands Minigolf Club.

Stratford-upon-Avon Minigolf
Playing the course in a competition in 2010

The 18-hole minigolf course in Stratford-upon-Avon was one of the very best miniature golf courses in the country and was a real pleasure to play. As well as being a true test of putting skill.

Stratford-upon-Avon Minigolf
The course in 2015

It'll be greatly missed.

Stratford-upon-Avon Minigolf
Tournament action on the course in 2010