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

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden

A look at the indoor minigolf course at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden.


Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

My friend and minigolf rival Martyn Williams sent me these photos of the indoor minigolf course at Golfbaren Sundbyberg.

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Check out the Golfbaren website for more information about the brand's courses.


Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Martyn, of the Welsh Minigolf Club, took the photos of the course during a trip to Sweden to compete in the City Golf Tour 1 event last year.

We've played Golfbaren Sundbyberg's sister course in Vasastan, Stockholm on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading

Spotting an abandoned Toys R Us store in Reading, Berkshire.


Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)


Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

The shop unit at Gateway retail park looked to be in great condition and most of the signage and branding was still on display.

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

This particular branch of Toys R Us was only open for five months before the brand ceased trading in the UK.

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

Toys R Us closed its UK operation in April 2018.

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

It's been very interesting to find that there are still remnants of the brand on some retail parks in the UK and we've visited a number of these closed, abandoned, derelict and demolished Toys R Us locations on our travels.

My first job while at university in the year 2000 was as one of Geoffrey's helpers at the Luton store. I worked on the video game and electronics section.

Former Toys R Us locations we've visited on our travels:

Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth

A look at a camp site crazy golf course in Dyserth, Wales.


Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023
Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023

Thank you to my friend and minigolf rival Martyn Williams for sending me these photos of the Crazy Golf course at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth.

Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023
Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023

It's brilliant to see interesting and unique minigolf layouts, and this small course certainly ticks those boxes.

Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023
Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023

Check out the Fundraising Camp Site Facebook Page for more information.


Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023
Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Toys R Us at Cathedral Retail Park in Norwich

A look at the Toys R Us store at Cathedral Retail Park in Norwich, Norfolk in April 2022.


Toys R Us at Cathedral Retail Park in Norwich (April 2022)

Toys R Us closed in the UK in April 2018.

It's been very interesting to find that there are still remnants of the brand on some retail parks in the UK and we've visited a number of these closed, abandoned, derelict and demolished Toys R Us locations on our travels.


Toys R Us at Cathedral Retail Park in Norwich (April 2022)

Toys R Us at Cathedral Retail Park in Norwich (April 2022)

Toys R Us at Cathedral Retail Park in Norwich (April 2022)

Toys R Us at Cathedral Retail Park in Norwich (April 2022)

Toys R Us at Cathedral Retail Park in Norwich (April 2022)

Atomic Golf in Las Vegas

A new miniature golf course is opening as part of a golfing venue in Las Vegas, Nevada.


A new indoor minigolf course is opening as part of the Atomic Golf venue in Las Vegas, Nevada

Atomic Golf opens next to The STRAT in Las Vegas this month.

The venue will be home to a variety of golf games, including the Putting District - which is described as a modernized putting game experience.

Check out the Atomic Golf Las Vegas website for more information.


It'll be another new minigolf venue to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour on our next next trip to the city.

Minigolf old and new in Bournemouth

Two minigolf courses in one spot.


Emily took this snap of two very different minigolf courses in one location while in Bournemouth, Dorset last May.

Miniature Golf in Bournemouth

The old minigolf course on Bournemouth's Exeter Road has been derelict for quite some time. The Mr Mulligan's indoor adventure golf opened in 2018.