Friday 10th April saw us visit and play at our 84th minigolf course - the 9-hole Championship MiniatureGolf course @ Playgolf Manchester.
The course was to be the location for the next day's Manchester Mini Masters tournament.
A blog about our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. With a sprinkling of nostalgia and urban exploration for good measure.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Minigolf Course Visit No. 84 - Championship MiniatureGolf @ Playgolf Manchester
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.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Tenpin Bowling - the '$1million' Challenge
On Tuesday 7th April three members of the Ham & Eggers Bowling Team competed for the '$1million' Bowling Challenge prize at Namco Luton.
Playing six games (and a play-off) it was Mike 'Five Star' Wright who walked away with the '$1million' winnings after defeating Richard 'Bowlingo' Gottfried in the 7th game decider after both players had won three games apiece.
In the 7th game 'Five Star' scored a 111 while 'Bowlingo' was one-pin away on 110.
Earlier in the evening Richard had scored a new personal best on UK-soil, with a solid 158.
Emily 'EBA/MVP' Gottfried meanwhile had a bad night picking up no wins and a best score of 101 in the first game.
Next up for the Ham & Eggers Bowling Team is the Macmillan Annual Bowling Challenge 2009 later this month.
Labels:
Ten Pin Bowling,
Tenpin Bowling
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.
Sunday, April 05, 2009
A great Ham & Eggs sign...
Labels:
Denver,
ham and egger
Location:
Denver, CO, USA
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.
Denver Wacky, Waving, Inflatable, Arm-Flailing, Tube-man
Spotted, and poorly photographed, on the way to Denver airport - a Wacky, Waving, Inflatable, Arm-Flailing, Tube-man.
See also - http://hamandeggerfiles.blogspot.com/2008/09/wacky-waving-inflatable-arm-flailing.html
See also - http://hamandeggerfiles.blogspot.com/2008/09/wacky-waving-inflatable-arm-flailing.html
Labels:
Arm-Flailing,
Inflatable,
Tube-men,
Wacky,
Wacky Waving Arm-Flailing Inflatable Tube-man,
Wacky Waving Arm-Flailing Inflatable Tube-men,
Waving
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.
Colorado Avalanche NHL Team
My new favourite Ice Hockey team are the Colorado Avalanche who are going through a bit of a rough patch at the moment and recently lost 7-2 to the Anaheim Ducks.
Check out the Avs official website at http://avalanche.nhl.com
Video highlights of the game - http://avalanche.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?hlg=20082009,2,1101&fr=false
Match report - http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=1101&gameType=2&page=Recap&season=20082009&service=page
During one of the match breaks the Powerball Lotto mascots squared off with each other on the ice in a last mascot standing fight!
Check out the Avs official website at http://avalanche.nhl.com
Video highlights of the game - http://avalanche.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?hlg=20082009,2,1101&fr=false
Match report - http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=1101&gameType=2&page=Recap&season=20082009&service=page
During one of the match breaks the Powerball Lotto mascots squared off with each other on the ice in a last mascot standing fight!
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.
Squirrel in Denver - Adult Learners' Week 2009 Photo Competition Entry
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.
Tenpin Bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes, Denver, CO, USA
Playing two games of Tenpin Blowing at the Lucky Strike Lanes in Denver I managed to hit very decent scores of 143 and 174.
In the first game I hit a Turkey (three strikes in a row) and in the second game I had two missed Turkey chances.
Bowling at altitude was great fun!
In the first game I hit a Turkey (three strikes in a row) and in the second game I had two missed Turkey chances.
Bowling at altitude was great fun!
Labels:
Ten Pin Bowling,
Tenpin Bowling
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 Course Visit No. 82 & 83 - Boondocks, Colorado
A visit to Boondocks Fun Center in Northglenn, USA.
While in Denver I travelled 12 miles north of the city to visit and play Minigolf courses number 82 & 83 on my world tour of Minigolf courses.
Located at Boondocks Fun Center in the town of Northglenn, Colorado are two 18-hole courses - the Caverns Mill and Hillbilly Hallow - that sit next to Interstate-25.
As it was $12 Tuesday I had unlimited Miniature Golf and managed to fit in three rounds on the very busy courses.
My scores were:
- Hillbilly Hallow Course - 50(+14)
- Caverns Mill Course - 48(+12)
- Hillbilly Hallow Course - 44(+8)
As they were very over-par scores it proves that (mini)golf balls do go farther at high altitude!
Distance from Luton, UK to Northglenn, Colorado, USA:
- 4664.9 miles
- 7507.4 kilometres
- 4053.7 nautical miles
- Holes played = 54
- Holes in One = 3 in 54 holes
- 86.3 miles travelled per hole
- 1554.9 miles travelled per hole in one
Related blog post:
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
Links:
- Boondocks Fun Center
- Boondocks Colorado on Facebook
While in Denver I travelled 12 miles north of the city to visit and play Minigolf courses number 82 & 83 on my world tour of Minigolf courses.
Located at Boondocks Fun Center in the town of Northglenn, Colorado are two 18-hole courses - the Caverns Mill and Hillbilly Hallow - that sit next to Interstate-25.
As it was $12 Tuesday I had unlimited Miniature Golf and managed to fit in three rounds on the very busy courses.
My scores were:
- Hillbilly Hallow Course - 50(+14)
- Caverns Mill Course - 48(+12)
- Hillbilly Hallow Course - 44(+8)
As they were very over-par scores it proves that (mini)golf balls do go farther at high altitude!
Distance from Luton, UK to Northglenn, Colorado, USA:
- 4664.9 miles
- 7507.4 kilometres
- 4053.7 nautical miles
- Holes played = 54
- Holes in One = 3 in 54 holes
- 86.3 miles travelled per hole
- 1554.9 miles travelled per hole in one
Related blog post:
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
Links:
- Boondocks Fun Center
- Boondocks Colorado on Facebook
Labels:
Boondocks,
Boondocks Fun Center,
Colorado,
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Denver,
Minigolf,
USA
Location:
Northglenn, CO, USA
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.
Denver - the Mile High City
Denver, Colorado is nicknamed the Mile High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile, or 5,280 feet (1,609 metres) above sea level.
It is a fact that because of the high altitude sporting feats are improved e.g. when hitting a golf ball it will travel 10-20% further than at sea level.
On a recent visit to Denver I had the opportunity to test out this theory with two of my favourite sports - Minigolf & Tenpin Bowling. Check out the blog posts for the results.
Minigolf Course Visit No. 82 & 83 - Boondocks, Colorado
Tenpin Bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes, Denver, CO, USA
It is a fact that because of the high altitude sporting feats are improved e.g. when hitting a golf ball it will travel 10-20% further than at sea level.
On a recent visit to Denver I had the opportunity to test out this theory with two of my favourite sports - Minigolf & Tenpin Bowling. Check out the blog posts for the results.
Minigolf Course Visit No. 82 & 83 - Boondocks, Colorado
Tenpin Bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes, Denver, CO, USA
Labels:
Colorado,
Denver,
Mile High City,
Minigolf,
Ten Pin Bowling,
Tenpin Bowling,
USA
Location:
Denver, CO, USA
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.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Minigolf Report – New Malden Invitational & Motspur Park Classic
On Saturday 21st March Luton Minigolfers Richard and Emily Gottfried accepted invitations from the London Minigolf Club (LMC) to compete in the New Malden Invitational and the Motspur Park Classic Minigolf competitions in South London.
Held at the Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf Course in London, the New Malden Invitational took place over 18-holes with seven players competing. The LMC’s Brad Shepherd won with a score of 37 (+1). Lionel Bender beat Gareth Holmes in a play-off for second place after both players scored 38 (+2). Emily Gottfried took 5th place with a score of 40 (+4) which included two holes-in-one, while Richard Gottfried had to settle for 6th place with a disappointing 44 (+8) after taking a seven on the 16th hole.
The Motspur Park Classic took place at the 18-hole Minigolf Course at Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Park, Motspur Park with eight players competing. And again it was the LMC’s Brad Shepherd who took the victory with a round of 39 (+3). Lionel Bender was second with 43 (+7) and Marc Chapman was 3rd with 45 (+9). Richard finished in fifth spot with a 48 (+12) and Emily was 6th with 53 (+17).
Emily said “I felt I played better than my scores reflected but it is good to get some practice in these invitationals ahead of some of the big tournaments.”
Richard said “I had some good rounds that were ruined by some poor play on one or two holes. The 16th at New Malden is a difficult hole and getting a seven was disappointing, but at least I know what I need to improve on for the next time I compete there.”
Richard Gottfried is currently ranked 14th of 68 in the BMGA Order of Merit Rankings while Emily Gottfried is in 46th place.
Held at the Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf Course in London, the New Malden Invitational took place over 18-holes with seven players competing. The LMC’s Brad Shepherd won with a score of 37 (+1). Lionel Bender beat Gareth Holmes in a play-off for second place after both players scored 38 (+2). Emily Gottfried took 5th place with a score of 40 (+4) which included two holes-in-one, while Richard Gottfried had to settle for 6th place with a disappointing 44 (+8) after taking a seven on the 16th hole.
The Motspur Park Classic took place at the 18-hole Minigolf Course at Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Park, Motspur Park with eight players competing. And again it was the LMC’s Brad Shepherd who took the victory with a round of 39 (+3). Lionel Bender was second with 43 (+7) and Marc Chapman was 3rd with 45 (+9). Richard finished in fifth spot with a 48 (+12) and Emily was 6th with 53 (+17).
Emily said “I felt I played better than my scores reflected but it is good to get some practice in these invitationals ahead of some of the big tournaments.”
Richard said “I had some good rounds that were ruined by some poor play on one or two holes. The 16th at New Malden is a difficult hole and getting a seven was disappointing, but at least I know what I need to improve on for the next time I compete there.”
Richard Gottfried is currently ranked 14th of 68 in the BMGA Order of Merit Rankings while Emily Gottfried is in 46th place.
Location:
Surrey, UK
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, March 21, 2009
Minigolf Doubles – Career Stats
Richard Gottfried's Career Minigolf Doubles Matchplay Stats:
Played – 11*
Won – 5
Drawn – 1
Lost – 5
* Seven matches at the 2008 BMGA British Doubles Championship, Warwick (with Emily Gottfried) and four matches at Star City, Birmingham (with Andy Gonsalves x 2, Matt Smith & Owen Johnson).
Richard Gottfried's Career Minigolf Doubles Strokeplay Stats:
Played – 3*
Won – 1
Lost – 2
Drawn – 0
* Includes matches with playing partners Owen Johnson (Star City), Paul Johnson (Star City) and Emily Gottfried (New Malden).
Played – 11*
Won – 5
Drawn – 1
Lost – 5
* Seven matches at the 2008 BMGA British Doubles Championship, Warwick (with Emily Gottfried) and four matches at Star City, Birmingham (with Andy Gonsalves x 2, Matt Smith & Owen Johnson).
Richard Gottfried's Career Minigolf Doubles Strokeplay Stats:
Played – 3*
Won – 1
Lost – 2
Drawn – 0
* Includes matches with playing partners Owen Johnson (Star City), Paul Johnson (Star City) and Emily Gottfried (New Malden).
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.
Latest Minigolf Doubles Match Results
18-Hole Minigolf Doubles Strokeplay Match (all scores count) at the Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf Course at New Malden on 21.03.09:
Richard Gottfried & Emily Gottfried beat Brad Shepherd & Kelly Maaka 84 (+12) to 86 (+14).
18-Hole Minigolf Doubles Strokeplay Match (alternate shots) at the Adventure Island Mini Golf Course at Star City, Birmingham on 02.03.09:
The Team of Chris Harding & Owen Johnson aka ‘The Best’ beat Paul Johnson & Richard Gottfried aka ‘The Rudi Specials’ 36 (par) to 42 (+6).
Richard Gottfried & Emily Gottfried beat Brad Shepherd & Kelly Maaka 84 (+12) to 86 (+14).
18-Hole Minigolf Doubles Strokeplay Match (alternate shots) at the Adventure Island Mini Golf Course at Star City, Birmingham on 02.03.09:
The Team of Chris Harding & Owen Johnson aka ‘The Best’ beat Paul Johnson & Richard Gottfried aka ‘The Rudi Specials’ 36 (par) to 42 (+6).
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 Course Visit No. 81 - Sir Joseph Hood Park, Motspur Park
On Saturday 21st March 2009 I visited and played at my 81st Minigolf course. The excellent 18-Hole course at Sir Joseph Hood Park, Motspur Park.
Labels:
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Minigolf
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.
Results of the Motspur Park Classic
Motspur Park Classic
21/03/09
Played at the 18-Hole Minigolf course at Sir Joseph Hood Park, London.
Rank Player Score
1 Brad Shepherd 39
2 Lionel Bender 43
3 Marc Chapman 45
4 Gareth Holmes 47
5 Richard Gottfried 48
6 Emily Gottfried 53
7 Alan Norman 54
8 Kelly Maaka 60
21/03/09
Played at the 18-Hole Minigolf course at Sir Joseph Hood Park, London.
Rank Player Score
1 Brad Shepherd 39
2 Lionel Bender 43
3 Marc Chapman 45
4 Gareth Holmes 47
5 Richard Gottfried 48
6 Emily Gottfried 53
7 Alan Norman 54
8 Kelly Maaka 60
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.
Results of the New Malden Invitational
New Malden Invitational
21/03/09
Played at the Jurassic Encounter 18-Hole Adventure Golf course in New Malden.
Rank Player Score
1 Brad Shepherd 37
2 Lionel Bender* 38
3 Gareth Holmes 38
4 Marc Chapman 39
5 Emily Gottfried 40
6 Richard Gottfried 44
7 Kelly Maaka 49
* Won a play-off at the second extra hole
21/03/09
Played at the Jurassic Encounter 18-Hole Adventure Golf course in New Malden.
Rank Player Score
1 Brad Shepherd 37
2 Lionel Bender* 38
3 Gareth Holmes 38
4 Marc Chapman 39
5 Emily Gottfried 40
6 Richard Gottfried 44
7 Kelly Maaka 49
* Won a play-off at the second extra hole
Labels:
Mini Golf in London,
New Malden
Location:
New Malden, Greater London, UK
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.
Miniature Golfer Awards 2008
www.miniaturegolfer.com has unveiled the winners of the Miniature Golfer Awards 2008 and 'Squire' Richard Gottfried picked up the 'Most improved player on the BMGA tour' Award.
An excellent season in 2008 saw Richard win the BMGA British Club Championships as a member of the Midlands Minigolf Club, represent Great Britain in the Nations Cup in Finland, and win the inaugural Weymouth Open. At the end of the 2008 BMGA Tour Richard was ranked 14th of 68 players in the BMGA Order of Merit and 8th of 129 players in the BMGA Season Only Rankings List.
You can view all of the award categories and winners here: http://www.miniaturegolfer.com/miniaturegolfer_forum_awards.html
An excellent season in 2008 saw Richard win the BMGA British Club Championships as a member of the Midlands Minigolf Club, represent Great Britain in the Nations Cup in Finland, and win the inaugural Weymouth Open. At the end of the 2008 BMGA Tour Richard was ranked 14th of 68 players in the BMGA Order of Merit and 8th of 129 players in the BMGA Season Only Rankings List.
You can view all of the award categories and winners here: http://www.miniaturegolfer.com/miniaturegolfer_forum_awards.html
Labels:
Crazy Golf,
Mini Golf,
Miniature Golf,
Minigolf,
Richard Gottfried
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.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Minigolf Course Visit No. 80 - Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent
On Sunday 1st March we visited the 80th course on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour, the 9-Hole Putting course at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent.
Irregular Mini Golf Tour Results - 01/03/09
The Bluewater Classic
Richard Gottfried - 22(+4) & 22(+4) = 44(+8)
Emily Gottfried - 24(+6) & 25(+7) = 49(+13)
Richard wins
Bluewater Matchplay Championships
Match 1 - Richard wins 2&1
Match 2 - Richard wins 1 up
Irregular Mini Golf Tour Results - 01/03/09
The Bluewater Classic
Richard Gottfried - 22(+4) & 22(+4) = 44(+8)
Emily Gottfried - 24(+6) & 25(+7) = 49(+13)
Richard wins
Bluewater Matchplay Championships
Match 1 - Richard wins 2&1
Match 2 - Richard wins 1 up
Labels:
Bluewater,
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Kent,
Minigolf,
Putting Course
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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