Minigolf Report – Richard Gottfried wins the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open minigolf tournament

7th September 2009
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Minigolf Report – Richard Gottfried wins the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open minigolf tournament

Luton’s Richard Gottfried won his third minigolf tournament of the season at the 2009 Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open on Saturday evening (5th September).

Held at the Pleasure Beach’s 12-hole Adventure Golf course, Richard and Emily Gottfried were invited to compete in the second Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open minigolf tournament along with other members of the British Minigolf Association, as part of the 2009 Blackpool Illuminations weekend.

In the field of eight players, which included five Great Britain Internationals, Richard won the three round 36-hole competition with scores of 24 (par), 26 (+2) and 31 (+7) for a total of 81 (+9), eight shots ahead of Newcastle’s John Moore in second place, and 17 shots ahead of Guildford’s Steve Gow in third.

Richard’s first round score of 24 (par) set a new BMGA and all-time Course Record, beating Emily’s record by three shots, and the all-time record by two shots.

Richard said “I am very pleased to have won the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open, and by quite a margin. My first round of 24 was probably the best round of minigolf I have ever played and that set the pace for the rest of my tournament. Heading into round three I had a 13 stroke lead and that is an excellent position to be in.”

“It’s really good to have picked up my third win of the season, and to win with such a low score and get a course record is a great achievement too. The Pleasure Beach is a fantastic tournament venue and the event had a great atmosphere with the Illuminations celebrations. It’ll be great to return to defend my title next year.”

Last year Emily set the official BMGA Competition Course Record with a round of 27 (+3), which helped her to sixth place. However, this year she had to settle for rounds of 39 (+15), 46 (+22) and 33 (+9) for a total of 118 (+46) and seventh place.

Emily said “I am disappointed not to be able to retain my course record, but I am pleased that Richard was the one to take it from me. He was on fire and really deserved to win the tournament and smash the course record. I played poorly, but I am already looking forward to going back next year and trying to get my record back!”

The Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open is Richard’s sixth tournament win since his British Minigolf Association debut in April 2007; he is also the Manchester Miniature Open Champion, Manchester Mini Masters Champion, Weymouth Open Champion, Adventure Island/Heart FM Open Champion, and one-quarter of the reigning BMGA British Club Champions.

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf

Revisiting the Adventure Golf course at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

I was in Blackpool yesterday and had to swing by the Adventure Golf course at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

The weather was a bit different to my last visit in May.

In September 2009 I won the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open minigolf tournament on the course.

We first visited the 12-hole adventure golf course in 2008 when we helped to launch the course and competed in the inaugural Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open tournament. The course was number 44 on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Visit the Blackpool Pleasure Beach website for more information.

It's still annoying that my name has never been up on the hut as I've got the course record - a 24 in the first round of the 2009 Pleasure Beach Open. Peter McGillivray's name and round of 25 shots has been up on the board since 2016

There used to be another minigolf course inside the Pleasure Beach - an Alpine themed one. That was the 46th course played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

The Alpine Golf course at the Pleasure Beach is now a lost course

Related blog posts:
- Blackpool
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach

A visit to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf

Revisiting the Adventure Golf course at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

On our recent trip to Blackpool we had a look at the Adventure Golf course at the Pleasure Beach.

The course always bring a smile to my face as it was the scene of my victory in the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open tournament in 2009.

Winning in 2009

We first visited the course in 2008 when we helped to launch the course and competed in the inaugural Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open tournament - won by minigolf legend Chris Harding. The course was number 44 on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. We're now up to 833 course visits!

It's was nice to see the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf course was still proving to be a popular attraction. Although it's still annoying that my name has never been up on the hut as I've got the course record - a 24 - not this Peter McGillivray character and his round of 25.

My first round in the 2009 Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open competition was a 24. Peter McGillivray's name and round of 25 shots has been up on the board since 2016

His name is still there today

Check out the Blackpool Pleasure Beach website for more information on prices and opening times.

There used to be another miniature golf course inside the Pleasure Beach - an Alpine themed one. That was the 46th course played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Link:
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach website

Related blog posts:
- Blackpool
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
- Minigolf, Crazy Golf and Adventure Golf Courses in and around Blackpool
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf in 2016

Pebble Beach Adventure Golf in Skegness

A revisit to the Pebble Beach Adventure Golf course at the Pleasure Beach in Skegness.

Pebble Beach Adventure Golf at the Pleasure Beach in Skegness

In May 2011 we visited Skegness as part of a road trip along the Lincolnshire coast. In May 2015 we returned for some more fun and games in the seaside resort.

At the Pebble Beach Adventure Golf in Skegness

When we arrived on the Friday afternoon we had a wander along the seafront to see what had changed with the minigolf courses.

Unfortunately the course was closed when we first arrived. It was open all weekend though which was nice to see

Luckily the course was open to play on the Saturday. The fun little 9-hole course became the 362nd played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour and our round was part of the Skegness Minigolf Championship that took place on National Miniature Golf Day!

Related blog posts:
- Minigolf, Crazy Golf and Adventure Golf Courses on the Lincolnshire Coast

- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

- Skegness
- Skegness Minigolf Championship 2015
- National Miniature Golf Day Tournament 2015
- Holiday on the Buses Reunion Mini Golf Competition in Skegness

Link:
- Pleasure Beach Skegness

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf

We had a look at the Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf course on a return visit to Blackpool earlier this week.

In September 2009 I won the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open minigolf tournament on the course.

I believe the course had a refresh recently. It looks to be in good condition.

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I shot the course record - a 24 in the first round of the 2009 Pleasure Beach Open. However, Peter McGillivray's name and round of 25 shots has been up on the board since 2016! I'm not bitter about it lol

Visit the Blackpool Pleasure Beach website for more information on the course.

Minigolf, Crazy Golf and Adventure Golf Courses in and around Blackpool

Details of Adventure Golf, Crazy Golf, Minigolf and Putting Green courses that we've visited in and around Blackpool.

Playing the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf course in 2008

On our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour we've visited the wonderful seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire twice. Both visits were to play in the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open minigolf tournament at the Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf Course.

While in Blackpool we've been able to play (or at least visit) all of the courses on offer in the town, and a lot of those in surrounding areas.

Details below:

44 Blackpool (Pleasure Beach) - Adventure Golf (New - in 2008)

45 Blackpool (Starr Gate) - Minigolf - Arnold Palmer

46 Blackpool (Pleasure Beach) - Adventure Golf (Old 'Alpine Golf')

47 Blackpool (Stanley Park) - Crazy Golf

48 Lytham St Anne’s - Crazy Golf

151 Blackpool (Golden Isle) - Indoor Adventure Golf

152 Fleetwood (Marine Hall Gardens) - Crazy Golf - Update: 2012 - course demolished

Visited Blackpool (Stanley Park) - Putting Green

Visited Lytham St Anne’s - Crazy Golf #2

Visited Cleveleys (Jubilee Park/Gardens) - Crazy Golf - Demolished

Visited Blackpool (Gynn Gardens) - Crazy Golf - Closed for the season

Visited Blackpool (Gynn Gardens) - Putting Course - Closed for the season

Visited Blackpool (Metropole) - Crazy Golf - Closed for the season
Visited Bispham (Queens Road Promenade) - Crazy Golf - Demolished
Visited Bispham (Near Norbreck Station) - Putting Course - No longer there
Visited Bispham (Anchorsolme Park) - Putting Course
Visited Bispham (Anchorsolme Park) - Mini Golf / Pitch & Putt - Not yet open for season
Visited Fleetwood - Crazy Golf - Not yet open for season
Visited Fleetwood - Mini Golf / Pitch & Putt - Not yet open for season

We first visited the Pleasure Beach's brand new Adventure Golf course for the inaugural Pleasure Beach Open in 2008, and on our return to the course in 2009 I won the competition!

Other Links:

- News Report from the Blackpool Gazette (25th March 2009) - "Pirate thrill for tee"

- News Report and Video from the Blackpool Gazette (15th April 2008) - "Blackpool Pleasure Beach crazy adventure"

The Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf course

A revisit to the Adventure Golf course at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

On Monday 20th May I was in Blackpool and swung by the Adventure Golf course at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Going to the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf course always bring a smile to my face, as it was the scene of my victory in the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open tournament in 2009.

As it was just before the season got underway the course wasn't open.

We first visited the course in 2008 when we helped to launch the course and competed in the inaugural Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open tournament. The course was number 44 on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Visit the Blackpool Pleasure Beach website for more information on prices and opening times.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf

Revisiting the Adventure Golf course at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

On our trip to Blackpool in October we walked passed the Adventure Golf course at the Pleasure Beach.

The Art Deco signage at the course is in keeping with the Casino building at the Pleasure Beach

The course was the scene of my victory in the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open tournament in 2009.

Winning in 2009

We first visited the course in 2008 when we helped with the launch event and inaugural competition - won by minigolf legend Chris Harding.

The course is next to the entrance to the Pleasure Beach

It's great to see the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf course is still proving popular.

My first round in the 2009 Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open competition was a 24

Check out the Blackpool Pleasure Beach website for more information on prices and opening times.

There used to be another miniature golf course inside the Pleasure Beach - an Alpine themed one. That was the 46th course played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Link:
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach website

Related blog posts:
- Blackpool
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
- Minigolf, Crazy Golf and Adventure Golf Courses in and around Blackpool

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