Results for Richard Gottfried from week 1 of the Adventure Island Mini Golf Winter League 2008 that teed off on 6th October.
Week 1
Beat Jam Trubridge (35-37) HC*
Drew with Fraser Cameron (34-34) LH
Beat Owen Johnson (37-49) LH
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 1, Points 7, Rank – 1st
* Richard wins the Nayland HP Singles Title
Key:
HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
AIMG Winter League - Week 1
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Monday, October 06, 2008
From the Vault - Southsea Minigolf 2006
Mini Golf blog post about the visit to the Treasure Island Adventure Golf course in Southsea, Hampshire and what would become the very first miniature golf course visited and played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.
Back in September 2006 I had not yet made my debut in the professional world of competitive minigolf, in fact the trip to the Treasure Island course in Southsea would be the beginning of the journey of the Irregular Mini Golf Tour and led to me, Emily & Christopher Gottfried joining the British Minigolf Association (BMGA).
On a wet and windy weekend of Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October 2006, four hardy souls played 18 holes of Crazy Golf on the Victory and Warrior Trails of Southsea's Treasure Island course (Scorecard outer below).
As you will see from the Scorecard below our scores were quite below-par.
And from reviewing the video of us playing on the 4th Hole (Hangman's Rope) of the Warrior Trail (below) you can also see we were not playing to Official BMGA Minigolf Rules (which we did not know about at the time). In fact we had:
- No six shot limit
- A form of 'seaside' Crazy Golf rules in play, each of us playing our first shots and subsequent shots in order of player (rather than Minigolf rules of each player holing out first, or even 'proper' Crazy Golf rules where the player furthest from the hole plays their second shot first)
- No movement of the ball to allow for backswing when up against an obstacle
These two rounds constituted the first ever Irregular Mini Golf Tour event - The Southsea Invitational Tournament. Before the advent of play-offs the competition had joint winners, tied on 69 (+27)* were myself and Christopher Gottfried, with Emily Gottfried in third place and Zoe Bates in fourth.
* The course Par for each 9 Holes was given as 21 shots, whereas in a BMGA tournament each hole has a Par of 2 shots, regardless of the course scorecard/local rules. Therefore an 18 Hole Course would have a Par of 36. So for example, re-scoring my rounds to BMGA Standards I would have scored 63 (changing my scores of 10, to Sevens) but would still have been 27 over the Par of 36.
In an interesting note, despite my many Minigolfing travels around the country and all of the 'Lucky' 19th holes played, I have only managed to win one Free Game Pass/Token, and that was on the 30th September 2006 when I managed to 'Fire the Cannon' on the 19th Hole in Southsea - a prize I still treasure (below).
So the visit to Southsea was the beginning of my travels to Minigolf courses around the UK, playing in BMGA tournaments, winning the BMGA British Club Championship and representing Great Britain in the Nations Cup in Finland.
And there's still lots more of the adventures in the world of Minigolf (and other obscure and minority sports) to follow.
See the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour blog page for more.
Back in September 2006 I had not yet made my debut in the professional world of competitive minigolf, in fact the trip to the Treasure Island course in Southsea would be the beginning of the journey of the Irregular Mini Golf Tour and led to me, Emily & Christopher Gottfried joining the British Minigolf Association (BMGA).
On a wet and windy weekend of Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October 2006, four hardy souls played 18 holes of Crazy Golf on the Victory and Warrior Trails of Southsea's Treasure Island course (Scorecard outer below).
As you will see from the Scorecard below our scores were quite below-par.
And from reviewing the video of us playing on the 4th Hole (Hangman's Rope) of the Warrior Trail (below) you can also see we were not playing to Official BMGA Minigolf Rules (which we did not know about at the time). In fact we had:
- No six shot limit
- A form of 'seaside' Crazy Golf rules in play, each of us playing our first shots and subsequent shots in order of player (rather than Minigolf rules of each player holing out first, or even 'proper' Crazy Golf rules where the player furthest from the hole plays their second shot first)
- No movement of the ball to allow for backswing when up against an obstacle
These two rounds constituted the first ever Irregular Mini Golf Tour event - The Southsea Invitational Tournament. Before the advent of play-offs the competition had joint winners, tied on 69 (+27)* were myself and Christopher Gottfried, with Emily Gottfried in third place and Zoe Bates in fourth.
* The course Par for each 9 Holes was given as 21 shots, whereas in a BMGA tournament each hole has a Par of 2 shots, regardless of the course scorecard/local rules. Therefore an 18 Hole Course would have a Par of 36. So for example, re-scoring my rounds to BMGA Standards I would have scored 63 (changing my scores of 10, to Sevens) but would still have been 27 over the Par of 36.
In an interesting note, despite my many Minigolfing travels around the country and all of the 'Lucky' 19th holes played, I have only managed to win one Free Game Pass/Token, and that was on the 30th September 2006 when I managed to 'Fire the Cannon' on the 19th Hole in Southsea - a prize I still treasure (below).
So the visit to Southsea was the beginning of my travels to Minigolf courses around the UK, playing in BMGA tournaments, winning the BMGA British Club Championship and representing Great Britain in the Nations Cup in Finland.
And there's still lots more of the adventures in the world of Minigolf (and other obscure and minority sports) to follow.
See the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour blog page for more.
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Sunday, October 05, 2008
Irregular Mini Golf Tour - End of Season 07/08 Rankings
During the second season of the Irregular Mini Golf Tour, held between 6th October 2007 and 29th September 2008, 92 Tour events took place with 10 players competing for Ranking Points. The final table is below.
Irregular Mini Golf Tour Rankings 2007/2008
Rank Player Wins 2nd 3rd Points Move
1 Richard Gottfried 68 21 1 8425 NM
2 Emily Gottfried 22 55 7 6675 NM
3 Christopher Gottfried 4 6 6 1150 NM
4 Daniel Marsh 1 3 2 425 NE
5 Mystery Man 0 2 2 250 Down 1
6 Dave Ronchetti 1 0 0 100 NM
7 John Moore 1 0 0 100 NE
8 Richard Hopkins 0 1 0 75 NE
9 John Peace 0 1 0 75 NE
10 Janie Peace 0 0 1 50 NE
Key
NM Non-Mover
NE New Entry
Irregular Mini Golf Tour Ranking Points Calculations 2007/2008:
1st place = 100 points
2nd place = 75 points
3rd place = 50 points
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Thursday, October 02, 2008
Gottfried Rankings in the BMGA
As at 2nd October 2008 the three Minigolfing Gottfrieds are ranked as follows.
2007-2008 BMGA Order of Merit Rankings
Richard Gottfried - 15th of 68
Emily Gottfried - 49th of 68
Christopher Gottfried - Unranked
2008 BMGA Season-Only Rankings
Richard Gottfried - 10th of 98
Emily Gottfried - 49th of 98
Christopher Gottfried - 85th of 98
For more information about the BMGA please visit www.minigolf.org.uk
2007-2008 BMGA Order of Merit Rankings
Richard Gottfried - 15th of 68
Emily Gottfried - 49th of 68
Christopher Gottfried - Unranked
2008 BMGA Season-Only Rankings
Richard Gottfried - 10th of 98
Emily Gottfried - 49th of 98
Christopher Gottfried - 85th of 98
For more information about the BMGA please visit www.minigolf.org.uk
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2008 Minigolf Rankings & Results To Date
BMGA Order of Merit Ranking 2007-2008
Ranked 15th (18/06/08-Present)
BMGA Season-Only Ranking 2008
Ranked 10th (15/09/2008–Present)
Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008
2nd Place
2008 BMGA Tour Tournament Results (To 14/09/08)
Planet Hastings Crazy Golf Club Open
25th
BMGA British Masters
22nd
Pleasure Beach Open
6th
Midland Invitational Tournament
3rd
Nations Cup
51st
Viking Horn
5th
BMGA British Doubles Championship
11th
BMGA English Open
4th
BMGA British Club Championship
1st
Brighton Open
19th
BMGA British Championships
18th
BMGA Players Championship
16th
BMGA British Open
28th
Other Minigolf Tournament Result 2008
Adventure Island/Heart FM Open
1st
Ranked 15th (18/06/08-Present)
BMGA Season-Only Ranking 2008
Ranked 10th (15/09/2008–Present)
Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008
2nd Place
2008 BMGA Tour Tournament Results (To 14/09/08)
Planet Hastings Crazy Golf Club Open
25th
BMGA British Masters
22nd
Pleasure Beach Open
6th
Midland Invitational Tournament
3rd
Nations Cup
51st
Viking Horn
5th
BMGA British Doubles Championship
11th
BMGA English Open
4th
BMGA British Club Championship
1st
Brighton Open
19th
BMGA British Championships
18th
BMGA Players Championship
16th
BMGA British Open
28th
Other Minigolf Tournament Result 2008
Adventure Island/Heart FM Open
1st
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Minigolf Report - Adventure Island Minigolf League – Final Result
30th September 2008
Press Information
For Immediate Release
Minigolf Report - Adventure Island Minigolf League – Final Result
Luton Minigolfer Richard Gottfried finished in 2nd place in the Adventure Island Minigolf League held at Star City in Birmingham after being beaten to the title by one point. After nine weeks of play the final rankings in the League were decided on Monday 29th September with reigning World Crazy Golf Champion Chris Harding taking the league title with 31 points, with Richard on 30 points.
Richard had faced a week long wait to confirm his final ranking position having finished his matches with a total of 30 points from 14 matches. He was guaranteed a place in the top two and had been the league leader for four of the league’s nine weeks.
Only Chris Harding posed a threat to the number one spot having three games in hand. Chris needed to gain six points in his three final matches to overhaul Richard. In his matches on Monday Harding achieved two wins and a loss in order to lift the trophy. Jam Trubridge finished in third place.
Gottfried said “Congratulations to Chris who managed to hold it together just enough to beat me in his penultimate game. It was very close at the top of the table and to be beaten by just one point is a bit disappointing, but I’m proud of my win/loss record in the league and I’m looking forward to the challenge of the Winter League starting soon.”
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 2nd
(Overall results Weeks 1-9, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).
Ends
Photo: The Adventure Island Mini Golf League Trophy and final leaderboard
Press Information
For Immediate Release
Minigolf Report - Adventure Island Minigolf League – Final Result
Luton Minigolfer Richard Gottfried finished in 2nd place in the Adventure Island Minigolf League held at Star City in Birmingham after being beaten to the title by one point. After nine weeks of play the final rankings in the League were decided on Monday 29th September with reigning World Crazy Golf Champion Chris Harding taking the league title with 31 points, with Richard on 30 points.
Richard had faced a week long wait to confirm his final ranking position having finished his matches with a total of 30 points from 14 matches. He was guaranteed a place in the top two and had been the league leader for four of the league’s nine weeks.
Only Chris Harding posed a threat to the number one spot having three games in hand. Chris needed to gain six points in his three final matches to overhaul Richard. In his matches on Monday Harding achieved two wins and a loss in order to lift the trophy. Jam Trubridge finished in third place.
Gottfried said “Congratulations to Chris who managed to hold it together just enough to beat me in his penultimate game. It was very close at the top of the table and to be beaten by just one point is a bit disappointing, but I’m proud of my win/loss record in the league and I’m looking forward to the challenge of the Winter League starting soon.”
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 2nd
(Overall results Weeks 1-9, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).
Ends
Photo: The Adventure Island Mini Golf League Trophy and final leaderboard
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AIMG League 2008 - Final Results of Richard Gottfried
Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008
Week 1
Beat Sabine Boze (40-43), HC
Beat Matthew Harding (36-38), HC
Played 2, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 1st (Tied)
Extra Match Played in Advance
Lost to Chris Harding (35-34) HC
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 2nd (Tied)
Week 2
DNP
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 3rd (Tied)
Week 3
Beat Matt Smith (36-39) HC
Lost to Jam Trubridge (39-34) LH
Lost to Fraser Cameron (39-37) LH
Beat Mystery Player (39-46) LH
Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 12, Rank – 3rd
Week 4
Void week – Bank Holiday
Week 5
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (38-50) LH
Beat Jam Trubridge (33-37) HC
Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 21, Rank – 1st (Tied)
Week 6
Beat Matt Smith (38-41) LH
Beat Fraser Cameron (33-36) HC
Lost to Chris Harding (41-38) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (33-41) HC
Played 14, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st
Week 7
DNP
Week 8
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) HC
Beat Matthew Harding (38-41), LH
Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36, Rank – 1st
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30
(Overall results Weeks 1-8, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).
Week 9
Final Adventure Island Mini Golf League Table decided (see below)
Name Played Pts Rank
Chris Harding 14 31 1
Richard Gottfried 14 30 2
Jam Trubridge 13 21 3
Matthew Harding 14 18 4
Fraser Cameron 14 18 4
Andy Gonsalves 14 17 6
John Whitehead 13 16 7
Matthew Smith 14 12 7
Key:
HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course
More information on Adventure Island Mini Golf can be found here: www.adventureislandminigolf.co.uk
Week 1
Beat Sabine Boze (40-43), HC
Beat Matthew Harding (36-38), HC
Played 2, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 1st (Tied)
Extra Match Played in Advance
Lost to Chris Harding (35-34) HC
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 2nd (Tied)
Week 2
DNP
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 3rd (Tied)
Week 3
Beat Matt Smith (36-39) HC
Lost to Jam Trubridge (39-34) LH
Lost to Fraser Cameron (39-37) LH
Beat Mystery Player (39-46) LH
Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 12, Rank – 3rd
Week 4
Void week – Bank Holiday
Week 5
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (38-50) LH
Beat Jam Trubridge (33-37) HC
Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 21, Rank – 1st (Tied)
Week 6
Beat Matt Smith (38-41) LH
Beat Fraser Cameron (33-36) HC
Lost to Chris Harding (41-38) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (33-41) HC
Played 14, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st
Week 7
DNP
Week 8
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) HC
Beat Matthew Harding (38-41), LH
Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36, Rank – 1st
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30
(Overall results Weeks 1-8, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).
Week 9
Final Adventure Island Mini Golf League Table decided (see below)
Name Played Pts Rank
Chris Harding 14 31 1
Richard Gottfried 14 30 2
Jam Trubridge 13 21 3
Matthew Harding 14 18 4
Fraser Cameron 14 18 4
Andy Gonsalves 14 17 6
John Whitehead 13 16 7
Matthew Smith 14 12 7
Key:
HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course
More information on Adventure Island Mini Golf can be found here: www.adventureislandminigolf.co.uk
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The Thrilla Near the Villa
A three team, 36-hole Strokeplay Doubles tournament dubbed 'The Thrilla Near the Villa' took place at Adventure Island Minigolf in Birmingham on the 29th September.
The team of Richard Gottfried & Andy Gonsalves took on Fraser Cameron & Matthew Harding and Matt Smith & Chris Harding. After two 18-hole rounds Richard & Andy finished in second spot with a total of 78(+6)
Results:
Rank/Team/Round 1 (HC)/Round 2 (LH)/Total
1. Matt Smith & Chris Harding - 35 - 39 = 74(+2)
2. Richard Gottfried & Andy Gonsalves - 38 - 40 = 78(+6)
3. Fraser Cameron & Matthew Harding - 38 - 53 = 91(+19)
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From left to right - Chris H, Matthew H, Matt S, Richard G, Fraser C, Andy G.
Matt Smith & Chris Harding receive the SP* Trophy from Emily Gottfried.
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Richard Gottfried Putts while his team-mate Andy Gonsalves looks on.
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Richard Gottfried Putts on the 7th Hole of the Hidden Cove Challenge course.
*SP - Smuggler's Point or Slush Puppie!
The team of Richard Gottfried & Andy Gonsalves took on Fraser Cameron & Matthew Harding and Matt Smith & Chris Harding. After two 18-hole rounds Richard & Andy finished in second spot with a total of 78(+6)
Results:
Rank/Team/Round 1 (HC)/Round 2 (LH)/Total
1. Matt Smith & Chris Harding - 35 - 39 = 74(+2)
2. Richard Gottfried & Andy Gonsalves - 38 - 40 = 78(+6)
3. Fraser Cameron & Matthew Harding - 38 - 53 = 91(+19)
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From left to right - Chris H, Matthew H, Matt S, Richard G, Fraser C, Andy G.
Matt Smith & Chris Harding receive the SP* Trophy from Emily Gottfried.
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Richard Gottfried Putts while his team-mate Andy Gonsalves looks on.
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Richard Gottfried Putts on the 7th Hole of the Hidden Cove Challenge course.
*SP - Smuggler's Point or Slush Puppie!
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The Dorridge Classic - Results
Results of the Irregular Mini Golf Tour Dorridge Classic on the 29th September 2008.
'Squire' Richard Gottfried vs. Emily 'Coach' Gottfried
Rank/Player/Round 1/Round 2/Total
1. Richard Gottfried - 29(+5) - 23(-1) = 52(+4)
2. Emily Gottfried - 33(+9) - 25(+1) = 58(+10)
Richard wins the Dorridge Classic.
Emily wins the Wenlock Cup with two Aces.
.JPG "Emily Gottfried playing Minigolf at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull")
.JPG "Richard Gottfried playing Minigolf at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull")
Related blog posts:
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
- Dorridge
Links:
- Four Ashes Golf Centre
- Four Ashes Golf Centre on Twitter
- Four Ashes Golf Centre on Facebook
'Squire' Richard Gottfried vs. Emily 'Coach' Gottfried
Rank/Player/Round 1/Round 2/Total
1. Richard Gottfried - 29(+5) - 23(-1) = 52(+4)
2. Emily Gottfried - 33(+9) - 25(+1) = 58(+10)
Richard wins the Dorridge Classic.
Emily wins the Wenlock Cup with two Aces.
.JPG "Emily Gottfried playing Minigolf at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull")
.JPG "Richard Gottfried playing Minigolf at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull")
Related blog posts:
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
- Dorridge
Links:
- Four Ashes Golf Centre
- Four Ashes Golf Centre on Twitter
- Four Ashes Golf Centre on Facebook
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Trailer for 2008 BMGA British Open: The Movie
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Las Vegas Invitational
Top GB Minigolfer and fellow Ham & Egger Emily Gottfried played in, and won, the Irregular Mini Golf Tour Las Vegas Invitational tournament this week - results and photos below.
24/09/2008 Irregular Mini Golf Tour Las Vegas Invitational
Pike's Pass Miniature Golf Course
Circus Circus Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Rank/Player/Score/Aces
1. Emily Gottfried = 38 (+2), 2 Aces
2. John Peace = 41 (+5), 3 Aces
3. Janie Peace = 51 (+15), 0 Aces
.JPG "Miniature golf at Pike's Pass at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.")
.JPG "Miniature golf at Pike's Pass at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.")
.JPG "Miniature golf at Pike's Pass at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.")
Related blog posts:
- Las Vegas
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
24/09/2008 Irregular Mini Golf Tour Las Vegas Invitational
Pike's Pass Miniature Golf Course
Circus Circus Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Rank/Player/Score/Aces
1. Emily Gottfried = 38 (+2), 2 Aces
2. John Peace = 41 (+5), 3 Aces
3. Janie Peace = 51 (+15), 0 Aces
.JPG "Miniature golf at Pike's Pass at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.")
.JPG "Miniature golf at Pike's Pass at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.")
.JPG "Miniature golf at Pike's Pass at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.")
Related blog posts:
- Las Vegas
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Weeks 1 - 8 Summary
Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Weeks 1 - 8 Summary
Week 1
Beat Sabine Boze (40-43), HC
Beat Matthew Harding (36-38), HC
Played 2, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 1st (Tied)
Extra Match Played in Advance
Lost to Chris Harding (35-34) HC
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 2nd (Tied)
Week 2
DNP
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 3rd (Tied)
Week 3
Beat Matt Smith (36-39) HC
Lost to Jam Trubridge (39-34) LH
Lost to Fraser Cameron (39-37) LH
Beat Mystery Player (39-46) LH
Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 12, Rank – 3rd
Week 4
Void week – Bank Holiday
Week 5
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (38-50) LH
Beat Jam Trubridge (33-37) HC
Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 21, Rank – 1st (Tied)
Week 6
Beat Matt Smith (38-41) LH
Beat Fraser Cameron (33-36) HC
Lost to Chris Harding (41-38) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (33-41) HC
Played 14, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st
Week 7
DNP
Week 8
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) HC
Beat Matthew Harding (38-41), LH
Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36, Rank – 1st
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st
(Overall results Weeks 1-8, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).
Notes:
HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course
Week 1
Beat Sabine Boze (40-43), HC
Beat Matthew Harding (36-38), HC
Played 2, Won 2, Lost 0, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 1st (Tied)
Extra Match Played in Advance
Lost to Chris Harding (35-34) HC
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 2nd (Tied)
Week 2
DNP
Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 6, Rank – 3rd (Tied)
Week 3
Beat Matt Smith (36-39) HC
Lost to Jam Trubridge (39-34) LH
Lost to Fraser Cameron (39-37) LH
Beat Mystery Player (39-46) LH
Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 12, Rank – 3rd
Week 4
Void week – Bank Holiday
Week 5
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (38-50) LH
Beat Jam Trubridge (33-37) HC
Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 21, Rank – 1st (Tied)
Week 6
Beat Matt Smith (38-41) LH
Beat Fraser Cameron (33-36) HC
Lost to Chris Harding (41-38) LH
Beat Andy Gonsalves (33-41) HC
Played 14, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st
Week 7
DNP
Week 8
Beat John Whitehead (35-41) HC
Beat Matthew Harding (38-41), LH
Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36, Rank – 1st
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st
(Overall results Weeks 1-8, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).
Notes:
HC = Hidden Cove Challenge Course
LH = Lost Hut Trail Course
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Career Results of Minigolf Doubles Matchplay
Played – 9*
Won – 5
Drawn – 1
Lost – 3
* Seven matches at the 2008 BMGA British Doubles Championship, Warwick (with Emily Gottfried) and two matches at Star City, Birmingham (with Andy Gonsalves & Matt Smith).
Won – 5
Drawn – 1
Lost – 3
* Seven matches at the 2008 BMGA British Doubles Championship, Warwick (with Emily Gottfried) and two matches at Star City, Birmingham (with Andy Gonsalves & Matt Smith).
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Results of Minigolf Doubles Matchplay Matches 22.09.08
Star City, Birmingham – 22.09.08 – Results of Minigolf Doubles Matchplay Matches
1.
Richard Gottfried & Andy Gonsalves defeated Matt Smith & Fraser Cameron in a 36-hole Doubles Matchplay match, with Gottfried sinking an Ace at the 33rd hole to seal the victory 5 & 3.
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Richard Gottfried & Matt Smith bested Andy Gonsalves & Fraser Cameron One-Up in an 18-hole Doubles Matchplay match.
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Pictured (from left to right): Andy Gonsalves, Fraser Cameron, Richard Gottfried & Matt Smith.
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Richard Gottfried & Andy Gonsalves defeated Matt Smith & Fraser Cameron in a 36-hole Doubles Matchplay match, with Gottfried sinking an Ace at the 33rd hole to seal the victory 5 & 3.
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Richard Gottfried & Matt Smith bested Andy Gonsalves & Fraser Cameron One-Up in an 18-hole Doubles Matchplay match.
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Pictured (from left to right): Andy Gonsalves, Fraser Cameron, Richard Gottfried & Matt Smith.
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Dorridge Minigolf Practice Rounds – 22.09.08
Round 1 – 27 (+3)
Round 2 – 30 (+6)
Round 3 – 26 (+2)
Round 2 – 30 (+6)
Round 3 – 26 (+2)
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Adventure Island Mini Golf League 2008 – Week 8 League Table
With only one week to go the league standings look like this:
Name Played Pts Rank
Richard Gottfried 14 30 1
Chris Harding 11 25 2
Jam Trubridge 13 21 3
Andy Gonsalves 13 16 4
Matthew Harding 11 15 5
Fraser Cameron 13 15 5
John Whitehead 10 12 7
Matthew Smith 13 12 7
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Mystery Player 5 3 9
Alistair Knight 1 1 10
James Smith 1 1 10
Sabine Boze 2 0 12
Kevin Holloway 0 0 13
Sunny Sembuy 0 0 13
Jon Boorman 0 0 13
Adam Goje 0 0 13
Name Played Pts Rank
Richard Gottfried 14 30 1
Chris Harding 11 25 2
Jam Trubridge 13 21 3
Andy Gonsalves 13 16 4
Matthew Harding 11 15 5
Fraser Cameron 13 15 5
John Whitehead 10 12 7
Matthew Smith 13 12 7
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Mystery Player 5 3 9
Alistair Knight 1 1 10
James Smith 1 1 10
Sabine Boze 2 0 12
Kevin Holloway 0 0 13
Sunny Sembuy 0 0 13
Jon Boorman 0 0 13
Adam Goje 0 0 13
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
Minigolf Report, Adventure Island Minigolf League – Week 8
23rd September 2008
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Minigolf Report
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Week 8
Luton Minigolfer Richard Gottfried finished play in the Adventure Island Minigolf League at Star City in Birmingham with two wins on Monday 22nd September. Gottfried defeated John Whitehead 35 to 41 on the Hidden Cove Challenge Course and beat Matthew Harding 38 to 41 on the Lost Hut Trail Course.
Richard now faces a one-week wait to confirm his final ranking position. He is guaranteed a place in the top two and is currently sitting in first place with 30 points from his 10 wins. Only reigning World Crazy Golf Champion Chris Harding poses a threat to the number one spot having three games in hand which he will play next week. Chris must gain six points in his three final matches to overhaul Richard – a win and 2 draws would result in a playoff match over 36 holes.
Gottfried said “I’ve done all I can and played my best Minigolf. I just need to sit tight and let the other matches happen, Chris is the World Champion and is an awesome player, but there are a lot of other good players in the league so I’ll be hoping a bit of luck goes their way when they face him next week.”
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st
(Overall results Weeks 1-8, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).
In other results from Star City Richard teamed up with new Minigolf Doubles partner Andy Gonsalves to defeat Matt Smith & Fraser Cameron in a 36-hole Doubles Matchplay match, with Gottfried sinking an Ace at the 33rd hole to seal the victory 5 &3.
In addition to the final table being decided next Monday Richard will also be competing in a Cup Tournament at Star City.
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Press Information
For Immediate Release
Minigolf Report
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Week 8
Luton Minigolfer Richard Gottfried finished play in the Adventure Island Minigolf League at Star City in Birmingham with two wins on Monday 22nd September. Gottfried defeated John Whitehead 35 to 41 on the Hidden Cove Challenge Course and beat Matthew Harding 38 to 41 on the Lost Hut Trail Course.
Richard now faces a one-week wait to confirm his final ranking position. He is guaranteed a place in the top two and is currently sitting in first place with 30 points from his 10 wins. Only reigning World Crazy Golf Champion Chris Harding poses a threat to the number one spot having three games in hand which he will play next week. Chris must gain six points in his three final matches to overhaul Richard – a win and 2 draws would result in a playoff match over 36 holes.
Gottfried said “I’ve done all I can and played my best Minigolf. I just need to sit tight and let the other matches happen, Chris is the World Champion and is an awesome player, but there are a lot of other good players in the league so I’ll be hoping a bit of luck goes their way when they face him next week.”
Adventure Island Minigolf League – Richard Gottfried’s final win/loss record
Played 14*, Won 10, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 30, Rank – 1st
(Overall results Weeks 1-8, Played 16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 36)
* Due to two players dropping out of the league the results of matches against them do not count in the final rankings (this is adjusted for all remaining players).
In other results from Star City Richard teamed up with new Minigolf Doubles partner Andy Gonsalves to defeat Matt Smith & Fraser Cameron in a 36-hole Doubles Matchplay match, with Gottfried sinking an Ace at the 33rd hole to seal the victory 5 &3.
In addition to the final table being decided next Monday Richard will also be competing in a Cup Tournament at Star City.
Ends
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Swedish Felt - A-run in Finland & B-run in Guildford
Prior to playing on the Swedish Felt Run course in Stoke Park, Guildford I had only played on this type of course once before - at the Manse RG in Tampere, Finland following play in the Nations Cup 2008.
On the Tampere course (18-holes, full-size 'A-run' course) I had scored a 51(+15) (with 2 Aces & 1 Seven) in the Rotten Shark Classic (The unofficial British Swedish Felt Run Championships) on 11th May 2008 where I finished 4th of 10 players.
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Playing on the 12-hole (B-run) course in Guildford I carded the following four scores:
Round 1 - 29(+5) - 2 Aces, 0 Sevens
Round 2 - 33(+9) - 3 Aces, 1 Seven
Round 3 - 31(+7) - 4 Aces, 1 Seven
Round 4 - 37(+13) - 1 Ace, 1 Seven
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On the Tampere course (18-holes, full-size 'A-run' course) I had scored a 51(+15) (with 2 Aces & 1 Seven) in the Rotten Shark Classic (The unofficial British Swedish Felt Run Championships) on 11th May 2008 where I finished 4th of 10 players.
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Playing on the 12-hole (B-run) course in Guildford I carded the following four scores:
Round 1 - 29(+5) - 2 Aces, 0 Sevens
Round 2 - 33(+9) - 3 Aces, 1 Seven
Round 3 - 31(+7) - 4 Aces, 1 Seven
Round 4 - 37(+13) - 1 Ace, 1 Seven
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Actual Minigolf Course 75 - Guildford
A cracking 12-hole Swedish Felt Run Course in Stoke Park, Guildford.
The 75th course played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour was a very rare type of course to find in the UK.
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The 75th course played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour was a very rare type of course to find in the UK.
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Not course number 75! Guildford Lido
Another unplayed course on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
On the long and ever winding road as a touring 'Pro' Minigolfer tracking down new and exciting courses to play it is inevitable that some courses you plan to play at are locked-up because it is 'out of season'.
A case in point, Guildford Lido.
A shame as it was such a lovely sunny day.
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Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
On the long and ever winding road as a touring 'Pro' Minigolfer tracking down new and exciting courses to play it is inevitable that some courses you plan to play at are locked-up because it is 'out of season'.
A case in point, Guildford Lido.
A shame as it was such a lovely sunny day.
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Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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