Minigolf Report – BMGA End of Season Review

5th November 2008
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Minigolf Report – BMGA End of Season Review

Richard & Emily Gottfried have completed their second season on the British Minigolf Association Tour and they have both risen up the official rankings.

After competing in 14 BMGA Tour events Richard ended the season ranked 14th of 68 Players in the 2007-2008 BMGA Order of Merit Rankings, and 8th of 129 Players in the 2008 BMGA Season Only Rankings.

Richard said “Heading into the 2008 Season I had set myself three main Minigolf objectives. To win a tournament on the BMGA Tour, reach the top 20 of the BMGA British Rankings, and play for Great Britain in an overseas tournament. And I was lucky enough to achieve all three by June of this year. Next year I’m planning on winning more individual BMGA Tour events and breaking into the top 5 of the BMGA British Rankings.”

He added “It’s been a very successful year for me with wins in the British Club Championships, Adventure Island/Heart FM Open and the Weymouth Open, and Emily has picked up some good finishes as well.”

He added “I’m now looking forward to having a bit of a break now, but I know I’ll be itching to get back into competition in a few weeks. There will be around 16 tournaments in the calendar next year and hopefully I’ll get to compete in them all.”

After playing in 11 BMGA Tour events Emily finished 46th in the BMGA Order of Merit and 29th in the 2008 BMGA Season-Only Rankings. Highlights of Emily’s season included 3rd place in both the BMGA British Women’s Championships and the Castle Golf Women’s World Crazy Golf Championships and selection for the Great Britain team.

Emily said “This has been a fantastic season, and although each competition was challenging, I know I did my best and a 46th place finish for my first full year is great. I’ve played on some lovely courses in the UK and abroad and I’m looking forward to next season.”

The 2009 BMGA Tour tees off in January in Birmingham as Star City hosts a special season opening tournament, followed by the ninth annual Planet Hastings Crazy Golf Club Open in March.

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Photo - The Gottfried's trophy shelf with the Weymouth Open Trophy & Medal, Adventure/Island Heart FM Trophy, Tampere 2008 Medal and the BMGA British Club Championship Trophy.

Minigolf Report – BMGA Kent Open Report

5th November 2008
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For Immediate Release

Minigolf Report – BMGA Kent Open Report

Luton Minigolfers Richard & Emily Gottfried competed in the season closing BMGA Kent Open on Sunday 2nd November at Strokes Adventure Golf course in Margate.

26 BMGA Tour Players competed in the event which comprised of three rounds over 54 holes. Richard carded rounds of 40, 47 and 41 for a total of 128 (+20) to finish in 13th place. Emily scored rounds of 47, 49 and 53 for a total of 149 (+41) to end in 21st position.

The tournament winner was Andy Exall from Tunbridge Wells with a three round total of 105 (-3). Dave Forrest of the Kent Minigolf Club was runner-up with a total of 107 (-1). Third place went to the London Minigolf Club’s Bill Bullin with a total of 109 (+1).

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A bleak start to the day's weather.


Emily Teeing-off in an Aces Play-Off.


Minigolfing Arch-Rivals (from l-r) Steve 'F1' Gow, Alan 'Stormin' Norman & 'Squire' Richard Gottfried.

Welcome to Margate

Before we played in the BMGA Kent Open on Sunday 2nd November we had planned to practice at Strokes Adventure Golf Course, however seeing the somewhat stormy conditions on the Seafront course (below) we decided to visit Margate's mysterious Shell Grotto.




According to Shellgrotto.co.uk "The Grotto’s discovery in 1835 came as a complete surprise to the people of Margate; it had never been marked on any map and there had been no tales of its construction told around the town."

If you're in, or around the Margate it's well worth a visit (as is Strokes Adventure Golf Course).



More information about the Shell Grotto can be found here.