The new Adventure Golf course at the Greensward Cafe in Clacton on Sea is now open and we've heard it's proving to be incredibly popular.
Mark at the Greensward Cafe sent along some nice photos showing the new minigolf course.
The new Greensward Adventure Golf course is on the site of an old Miniature Golf layout that we played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in May 2009.
We're really looking forward to a game on the new minigolf course. It looks excellent. Clacton on Sea is a great seaside town too and well worth a visit.
Greensward Adventure Golf is open from 9am 7-days a week. Check out the Greensward Cafe website and Facebook page for more details.
Related blog posts:
- Clacton on Sea
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
- Minigolf and Crazy Golf in Essex
Links:
- Greensward Cafe website
- Greensward Cafe Facebook
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Saturday, May 28, 2016
Adventure Golf course at the Greensward Cafe in Clacton on Sea
Labels:
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Clacton,
Clacton-on-Sea,
Essex,
Greensward Cafe,
New course
Location:
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, 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.
Bar Billiards in Jersey
Back in 2013 I was playing Bar Billiards against Brad 'The Fist' Shepherd at the Charles II in London when a pub character told us about a table at the Dog & Sausage pub in St Helier, Jersey.
On our holiday earlier this week we popped into the pub hoping for a game. Only to find that the table had been removed.
We also had a look in the Merton hotel - venue for the 2014 World Championships - but there was no sign of a table there either.
Before leaving the island we really wanted to get a game in and when we spotted the words 'Bar billiards' on a pub chalkboard sign we thought we were in luck. Sadly the table at The Caesarea had also gone.
The landlady there was friendly though and managed to find out there were still tables at The Devonshire and The Mont Felard. Unfortunately we didn't have time to visit either pub before our flight left.
Bar Billiards is a great pub game, it's a real shame there aren't more tables around.
Check out the All England Bar Billiards Association (AEBBA) website for more details of the game and where to play.
Related blog posts:
- Bar Billiards
- Jersey
Links:
- All England Bar Billiards Association (AEBBA) website
- Bar Billiards Forum
On our holiday earlier this week we popped into the pub hoping for a game. Only to find that the table had been removed.
You can't play Bar Billiards at the Dog & Sausage in St Helier any more |
We also had a look in the Merton hotel - venue for the 2014 World Championships - but there was no sign of a table there either.
Before leaving the island we really wanted to get a game in and when we spotted the words 'Bar billiards' on a pub chalkboard sign we thought we were in luck. Sadly the table at The Caesarea had also gone.
What's a more permanent way of advertising something than a chalkboard. Unfortunately the 'Bar billiards' listing on the sign at The Caesarea must of been on there quite some time |
The landlady there was friendly though and managed to find out there were still tables at The Devonshire and The Mont Felard. Unfortunately we didn't have time to visit either pub before our flight left.
Bar Billiards is a great pub game, it's a real shame there aren't more tables around.
Check out the All England Bar Billiards Association (AEBBA) website for more details of the game and where to play.
Related blog posts:
- Bar Billiards
- Jersey
Links:
- All England Bar Billiards Association (AEBBA) website
- Bar Billiards Forum
Labels:
Bar Billiards,
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Dog and Sausage,
Jersey,
Not Played,
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pub sports,
St Helier
Location:
Jersey
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.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Breakers Realistic Miniature Golf at Les Mielles in Jersey
Playing the 400th course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.
On Monday 23rd May we played the landmark 400th minigolf course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. What began with a putt around an Adventure Golf course in Southsea, Hampshire has taken us all around the UK, as well as on a few jaunts overseas.
The 400th course played since we began our travels in September 2006 was the Breakers Realistic Miniature Golf course, which is part of the Les Mielles Fun Zone at Les Mielles Golf & Country Club in St Ouens Bay, Jersey.
The 18-hole Mini Golf course on the largest of the Channel Islands is the most Southerly course in the British Isles. It's also really really BIG!
In our match-up in the Jersey Grand Prix I defeated Emily with a score of 58 to 66.
We visited on a Monday just before the peak season and so had the course to ourselves - a real treat. Some of the holes are very very very long indeed, so scoring a two was as good as a hole-in-one on some of the layout. Although there were definite ace opportunities to be had there.
You can find the Breakers Miniature Golf course at Les Mielles Golf and Country Club, St Ouens Bay, St Peter, Jersey, Channel Islands JE3 7FQ. Visit the Les Mielles website, Facebook and Twitter for more information, opening times and prices.
Last summer we spent two weeks touring the South West of England and visited 62 courses. This year our gallivanting for minigolf has matched the easygoing pace of Jersey island life, but it was marvellous to reach another BIG minigolf milestone on our tour.
Playing the Les Mielles Miniature Golf course brought our total of course visits to 679. When we began our tour there were an estimated 600 courses in the UK! Sadly a large number of courses we've visited over the years have been unplayable for one reason or another. That's why in 2015 we visited the landmark 600th and 650th courses in Swanage and Padstow.
The 400th course we ever visited was at Salthouse Fields in Clevedon, Somerset in 2011.
It was great to play the most Southerly minigolf course in the British Isles. On our travels we've already played at the Easternmost courses (a Putting Green and Adventure Golf course in Lowestoft, Suffolk) and on the two highest courses - both on the Great Orme in Llandudno, Wales. We're yet to play the most Northerly Crazy Golf course - although that only opened in April this year.
Link:
- Les Mielles Golf & Country Club
Related blog post:
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
Videos:
- Mini Golf at Les Mielles in St Ouens Bay, Jersey 1 of 5
- Mini Golf at Les Mielles in St Ouens Bay, Jersey 2 of 5
- Mini Golf at Les Mielles in St Ouens Bay, Jersey 3 of 5 - hole-in-one
- Mini Golf at Les Mielles in St Ouens Bay, Jersey 4 of 5
- Mini Golf at Les Mielles in St Ouens Bay, Jersey 5 of 5
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Breakers Miniature Golf is a very BIG minigolf course |
On Monday 23rd May we played the landmark 400th minigolf course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. What began with a putt around an Adventure Golf course in Southsea, Hampshire has taken us all around the UK, as well as on a few jaunts overseas.
Halfway through playing our 400th minigolf course |
The 400th course played since we began our travels in September 2006 was the Breakers Realistic Miniature Golf course, which is part of the Les Mielles Fun Zone at Les Mielles Golf & Country Club in St Ouens Bay, Jersey.
The 18-hole Mini Golf course on the largest of the Channel Islands is the most Southerly course in the British Isles. It's also really really BIG!
In our match-up in the Jersey Grand Prix I defeated Emily with a score of 58 to 66.
Winning in Jersey |
We visited on a Monday just before the peak season and so had the course to ourselves - a real treat. Some of the holes are very very very long indeed, so scoring a two was as good as a hole-in-one on some of the layout. Although there were definite ace opportunities to be had there.
You can find the Breakers Miniature Golf course at Les Mielles Golf and Country Club, St Ouens Bay, St Peter, Jersey, Channel Islands JE3 7FQ. Visit the Les Mielles website, Facebook and Twitter for more information, opening times and prices.
The course is under the flight path of Jersey Airport |
Last summer we spent two weeks touring the South West of England and visited 62 courses. This year our gallivanting for minigolf has matched the easygoing pace of Jersey island life, but it was marvellous to reach another BIG minigolf milestone on our tour.
The Mini Golf course can be found in the Les Mielles Fun Zone. It's next to a Segway Grand Prix |
The course gets the (double) thumbs up! |
A very aceable hole |
Emily in action |
What a big course for a big occasion |
Emily putts out of a bunker |
Another big shot needed |
Emily gets on the green |
Playing it from where it lies |
Another tough second putt |
The 17th is a very looooooooong minigolf hole |
You can barely see Emily as she tees-off |
Nor me! |
We had a very fun morning putting around the course. It's well worth a play |
Playing the Les Mielles Miniature Golf course brought our total of course visits to 679. When we began our tour there were an estimated 600 courses in the UK! Sadly a large number of courses we've visited over the years have been unplayable for one reason or another. That's why in 2015 we visited the landmark 600th and 650th courses in Swanage and Padstow.
The 400th course we ever visited was at Salthouse Fields in Clevedon, Somerset in 2011.
It was great to play the most Southerly minigolf course in the British Isles. On our travels we've already played at the Easternmost courses (a Putting Green and Adventure Golf course in Lowestoft, Suffolk) and on the two highest courses - both on the Great Orme in Llandudno, Wales. We're yet to play the most Northerly Crazy Golf course - although that only opened in April this year.
Link:
- Les Mielles Golf & Country Club
Related blog post:
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
Videos:
- Mini Golf at Les Mielles in St Ouens Bay, Jersey 1 of 5
- Mini Golf at Les Mielles in St Ouens Bay, Jersey 2 of 5
- Mini Golf at Les Mielles in St Ouens Bay, Jersey 3 of 5 - hole-in-one
- Mini Golf at Les Mielles in St Ouens Bay, Jersey 4 of 5
- Mini Golf at Les Mielles in St Ouens Bay, Jersey 5 of 5
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Labels:
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Channel Islands,
Crazy Golf,
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Emily Gottfried,
Golf,
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golf sur pistes,
Jersey,
Mini-Golf,
Miniature Golf,
Minigolf,
Richard Gottfried,
St Ouens Bay
Location:
St Peter, Jersey
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, May 21, 2016
Crazy Golf in Stoke Park, Guildford
Back in 2008 the Crazy Golf course in Guildford's Stoke Park became the 75th course played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. Last weekend it also became the 399th played. It has certainly changed a lot - even since my last visit in 2012.
The Swedish Felt B-Run course used to be a 12-hole layout. It's now a full 18-holes, and has a very different playing surface - with astroturf 'grass' and raised 'bunkers'. Quite different indeed.
Check out the photos of the new 18-hole Crazy Golf course layout below.
Our visit this time was as part of the Surrey Invitational Minigolf Tournament that took place on National Miniature Golf Day 2016!
Related blog posts:
- Guildford
- Actual Minigolf Course 75 - Guildford
- Report from the Surrey Invitational Minigolf Tournament 2016
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - List and links for all Miniature Golf courses visited to date
Videos:
- Hole in One at Guildford's Stoke Park Crazy Golf course 1 of 3
- Hole in One at Guildford's Stoke Park Crazy Golf course 2 of 3
- Hole in One at Guildford's Stoke Park Crazy Golf course 3 of 3
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The Swedish Felt B-Run course used to be a 12-hole layout. It's now a full 18-holes, and has a very different playing surface - with astroturf 'grass' and raised 'bunkers'. Quite different indeed.
Check out the photos of the new 18-hole Crazy Golf course layout below.
The new 18th hole |
The course was built by City Golf Europe |
It's a very tricky layout |
This hole was nigh on impossible to play! |
This one was trickier now it has thicker 'grass' |
The longest hole on the course |
A loop-di-loop with felt on the outside of the obstacle! |
Another very difficult hole to play |
The Stoke Park Minigolf course is in a very nice setting. It's worth a play - but don't expect to get a low score! |
Our visit this time was as part of the Surrey Invitational Minigolf Tournament that took place on National Miniature Golf Day 2016!
Related blog posts:
- Guildford
- Actual Minigolf Course 75 - Guildford
- Report from the Surrey Invitational Minigolf Tournament 2016
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - List and links for all Miniature Golf courses visited to date
Videos:
- Hole in One at Guildford's Stoke Park Crazy Golf course 1 of 3
- Hole in One at Guildford's Stoke Park Crazy Golf course 2 of 3
- Hole in One at Guildford's Stoke Park Crazy Golf course 3 of 3
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Revisit,
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Surrey Invitational Tournament,
Swedish Felt,
Swedish Felt B-Run
Location:
Guildford, Guildford, 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.
Woking Park Crazy Golf course
In April 2012 I visited the Woking Park Crazy Golf course and Putting Green near the town's leisure centre. On the 14th May 2016 I actually got to play the course.
This time my visit was part of the Surrey Invitational Minigolf Tournament that took place on National Miniature Golf Day and the 9-hole Eternit Miniature Golf course became the 398th played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.
Sadly the Putting Green is no longer there.
Related blog posts:
- Woking
- Woking Park Crazy Golf and Putting Green
- Report from the Surrey Invitational Minigolf Tournament 2016
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - List and links for all Miniature Golf courses visited to date
Video:
- Hole in One at Woking Park's Crazy Golf course
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This time my visit was part of the Surrey Invitational Minigolf Tournament that took place on National Miniature Golf Day and the 9-hole Eternit Miniature Golf course became the 398th played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.
Emily putts out on the snakey hole |
On target in Woking |
Sadly the Putting Green is no longer there.
Related blog posts:
- Woking
- Woking Park Crazy Golf and Putting Green
- Report from the Surrey Invitational Minigolf Tournament 2016
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - List and links for all Miniature Golf courses visited to date
Video:
- Hole in One at Woking Park's Crazy Golf course
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Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Eternit,
Eternite,
Miniature Golf,
National Miniature Golf Day,
Surrey,
Surrey Invitational Tournament,
Woking,
Woking Park
Location:
Woking, 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.
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