Dino Adventure Golf at Broadland Sands Holiday Park in Corton

A look at the Dino Adventure Golf course at Broadland Sands Holiday Park in Corton near Lowestoft, Suffolk.

Many thanks to our friend Sophia Cook for sending us more snaps of the Dino Adventure Golf course at Broadland Sands Holiday Park in Corton near Lowestoft, Suffolk.

Sophia and her family stayed at the holiday park last summer and sent us photos then too.

Visit the Broadland Sands Holiday Park pages on the Park Holidays website for more information about the venue.

Adventure Golf at Ayr Pavilion in Ayr, Scotland

The adventure golf course at Ayr Pavilion in Ayr, Scotland has had a refurbishment.

The adventure golf course at Ayr Pavilion is a 12-hole outdoor layout.

Visit the Ayr Pavilion website for more information.

We played the old version of the course at Ayr Pavilion on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour when it was known as Mini Championship Golf at Pirate Pete's in 2014. Back then it was a 9-hole course. Looking at the photos on the Ayr Pavilion Facebook page the new course is more than a refurbishment as it looks like a whole new course.

Crazy Golf at Caird Park in Dundee, Scotland

There are plans for a crazy golf course to be created at Caird Park in Dundee, Scotland.

A new crazy golf course could be created as part of a new leisure facility at Caird Park in Dundee.

Movement Park is the organisation behind the plans for the former golf course.

Check out the Movement Park website for more information.

Star Wars Mini Golf

Today is Star Wars Day - May the 4th be with you.

That's no moon, that's a Star Wars themed hole at Mulligans Crazy Golf at Jarman Park in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

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Jabba The Putt at Trailer Trash Jim's Crazy Golf at Level Preston

This month is Coeliac Awareness Month

May is Coeliac Awareness Month.

Find out more on the Coeliac UK website.

What is Coeliac Disease?

Coeliac Disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. In Coeliac Disease the immune system mistakes substances found inside gluten as a threat to the body and attacks them. This can trigger a number of painful, horrible, stressful and uncomfortable symptoms.

In the UK it's estimated that 1 in 100 people have the condition.

Living a gluten free life

I was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease 18 years ago. And so began my journey into the gluten free world.

Having suffered from a range of symptoms for around ten years I finally received a positive diagnosis of Coeliac Disease following some 'interesting' and in-depth tests and procedures in 2008. It came as a relief to finally have a name for the mysterious cause of my illnesses and ailments, but at the time I was only given a brief summary and told that I'd have to "cut down on bread and beer". It was only later when I met with a Gastroenterologist and a dietitian that I found out that the only treatment for people with Coeliac Disease is a strict, life-long gluten free diet.

While having a life-long condition such as Coeliac Disease can be a pain - and horrible if I 'get glutened' - having the disease has had some positives. I've met great people since my diagnosis and have made some brilliant friends who I've met through Coeliac groups. I've also blogged a lot about living with the condition and the great Free From food & drink I've found since 2008.

For more information on Coeliac Disease visit the NHS Choices and Coeliac UK websites.

Next Saturday is National Miniature Golf Day

Saturday 9th May is National Miniature Golf Day 2026.

There are two 'miniature golf days' each year.

National Miniature Golf Day is always on the second Saturday in May. In 2026 that will be Saturday 9th May.

The other minigolf day, Miniature Golf Day, is always on the 21st September. In 2026 the 21st falls on a Monday.

The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing

I published my minigolf marketing ebook - The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing - nine years ago today.

My ebook to help minigolf players better market themselves, their clubs, tournaments and courses is available to purchase from Amazon.

Don't worry if you don't have a Kindle as you can download the Kindle App on iOS, Android, Mac & PC.

Minigolf Marketing

As a minigolfer with over a decade of experience as a tournament competitor and 20+ of experience in marketing and communications I designed the guide so that anyone interested or involved in minigolf could help promote the game. It's a niche title, but an audience and subject I know a lot about.

Writing the book was brilliant and enabled me to bring two areas of my life together. I've worked in marketing since 2003 and have played minigolf since I was a child. Stepping up to compete on the national minigolf tour circuit and in international tournaments opened my eyes to the potential of the game.

I’ve also had the honour of serving on the committees of the British Minigolf Association (BMGA) and the World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF).

Minigolf is a sport for all. People of all ages, sexes, backgrounds and abilities can pick up a putter and play the game.

The Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Emily and I have visited 1,116 courses in the UK and overseas on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. When our travels began in 2006 there were around 600 courses in the UK. We've got 39 from that original list left to visit.

However, they've been joined by hundreds more new courses opening up across the UK, making our travels never-ending!

The minigolf boom continues

The game is really booming and new courses are being announced all the time.

100+ new courses are being created each year - some are on old sites / locations, some are completely new venues, while others are in planning / development, or under construction.

There are also quite a few other adventure golf, crazy golf and minigolf courses that are short-term 'pop-ups', some of which have been used as proof of concept businesses and developed into permanent courses. 

The world of minigolf has a huge amount of interesting and fun stories to tell and positive aspects to highlight to potential players, the media, sponsors and the wider sporting community.

The Minigolfer's Guide to Marketing gives federations, associations, courses, clubs and our fellow players ideas, inspiration and support in their marketing efforts.

Much of the guidance could also be applied to a number of other sports clubs and organisations to help raise their profile and boost memberships.

Minigolf consultancy

As a marketing professional I use my extensive knowledge and skills in supporting and promoting the game I enjoy as a hobby, a competitive sport and a leisure activity.

My marketing activity sees me work across the minigolf industry, from traditional British seaside crazy golf courses, to new inland adventure golf layouts, competitive socialising venues and within retailtainment.

My involvement in the world of minigolf includes blogging, media relations, sponsorship, course design, advice and consultancy, content generation, digital marketing and new technology, event organisation and promotion, and participation in tournaments around the world.

I have consulted on a number of minigolf business concepts in the UK and USA including Princess Parade Crazy Golf in Blackpool; the Filwood Fantastic Mini Golf Club in Knowle West, Bristol; Tea Green Golf in Luton; Burray Crazy Golf in Orkney; Prestwick Putting and Crazy Golf; Portaputt Crazy Golf; Aces Minigolf Gloucester; Southend Pier Crazy Golf; Knaresborough Mini Golf; Putting at the Kiosk in Bedford; Visionary Crazy Golf at the London Design Festival, and The Big Mini Golf Tour in Great Yarmouth.

As a volunteer I served three terms on the Executive Committee of the British Minigolf Association and was a member of the World Minigolf Sport Federation’s Marketing and Media Committee for six years.

As a consultant I contributed to the Guinness World Records 2024.

And this blog contains over 6,700 posts that have attracted 8.6 million page views since 2006.

Buy The Minigolfer’s Guide to Marketing ebook on Amazon.

Guess the Crazy Golf course location...

Where in the world was this crazy golf course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour?

Minigolf at Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields in Motspur Park, Greater London

A look at the minigolf course at Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields in Motspur Park, Greater London.

Last week I asked the question "Where in the world was this crazy golf course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour?".

The answer was the minigolf course at Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields in Motspur Park, Greater London.

The minigolf course at Sir Joseph Hood Park in Motspur Park, Greater London was the 81st played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour when we played it in March 2009.

Devil's Island Adventure Golf at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park

There's an adventure golf course at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park.

M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is home to Devil's Island Adventure Golf.

Find out more about Devil's Island Adventure Golf on the M&D's Scotland's Theme Park website.

Today is National Crazy Pool Awareness Day

Today (Tuesday 28th April) is National Crazy Pool Awareness Day!

Tuesday 28th April marks 'National Crazy Pool Awareness Day'.

Today is the second-annual National Crazy Pool Awareness Day.

What is Crazy Pool?

The indoor game found at Roxy Ball Room locations is a cross between crazy golf and pool. Played with a pool cue and a golf ball you need to tackle a variety of obstacles on the felt covered tables.

National Crazy Pool Awareness Day was created by the team at Roxy Leisure.

You can find Crazy Pool tables and courses at 13 of Roxy's 19 venues. They are:

1. Birmingham (Victoria Square)
2. Bristol (Union Street)
3. Edinburgh (Rose Street)
4. Leeds (Boar Lane)
5. Leeds (Merrion Street) - the original Crazy Pool course at this venue has recently been updated.
6. Leicester (Humberstone Gate)
7. Liverpool (Hanover Street)
8. London (St Mary Axe)
9. Manchester (Arndale)
10. Manchester (Deansgate)
11. Nottingham (The Cornerhouse)
12. Sheffield (Charter Square)
13. York (The Stonebow)

Playing Crazy Pool.

We've played several of the Crazy Pool courses at Roxy venues on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Crazy Pool at King Pins too.

Roxy Ball Room's sister brand King Pins is also home to a Crazy Pool course at the White Rose Centre venue in Leeds.

Check out the Roxy Leisure website for more information about the brand's venues and games.

Link:

• Roxy Leisure

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Crazy Golf at Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire

A look at the crazy golf course at Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire.

Last week I asked the question "Where in the world was this crazy golf course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour?".

The answer was Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire, England.

The crazy golf course at Chasewater Country Park was the 777th visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour when we swung by in September 2017.

Guess the Minigolf course location...

Where in the world was this minigolf course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour?

National Crazy Pool Awareness Day - 28th April

The 28th April is National Crazy Pool Awareness Day.

Tuesday 28th April marks 'National Crazy Pool Awareness Day'.

This will be the second-annual National Crazy Pool Awareness Day.

What is Crazy Pool?

The indoor game found at Roxy Ball Room locations is a cross between crazy golf and pool. Played with a pool cue and a golf ball you need to tackle a variety of obstacles on the felt covered tables.

National Crazy Pool Awareness Day was created by the team at Roxy Leisure.

You can find Crazy Pool tables and courses at 13 of Roxy's 19 venues. They are:

1. Birmingham (Victoria Square)
2. Bristol (Union Street)
3. Edinburgh (Rose Street)
4. Leeds (Boar Lane)
5. Leeds (Merrion Street) - the original Crazy Pool course at this venue has recently been updated.
6. Leicester (Humberstone Gate)
7. Liverpool (Hanover Street)
8. London (St Mary Axe)
9. Manchester (Arndale)
10. Manchester (Deansgate)
11. Nottingham (The Cornerhouse)
12. Sheffield (Charter Square)
13. York (The Stonebow)

Playing Crazy Pool.

We've played several of the Crazy Pool courses at Roxy venues on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Crazy Pool at King Pins too.

Roxy Ball Room's sister brand King Pins is also home to a Crazy Pool course at the White Rose Centre venue in Leeds.

Check out the Roxy Leisure website for more information about the brand's venues and games.

Link:

• Roxy Leisure

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New Forest Adventure Golf at Lymington Golf Centre in Hampshire

A look at the New Forest Adventure Golf course at Lymington Golf Centre in Lymington, Hampshire.

The outdoor adventure golf course at Lymington Golf Centre was the 873rd visited and 510th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

We played the 18-hole course at Lymington Golf Centre in May 2019.

Our visit to the course came on a trip to Southampton and back where we visited a total of 18 miniature golf courses.

Visit the Lymington Golf Centre website for more information.

Crazy Golf at Waldegraves Holiday Park on Mersea Island in Essex

The Crazy Golf course at Waldegraves Holiday Park on Mersea Island in Essex has had a makeover.

Waldegraves Holiday Park is also home to a Pitch & Putt course and a FootGolf layout.

Find out more on the Waldegraves Holiday Park website.

Crazy Golf in Musselburgh, Scotland

There are plans for a crazy golf course in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland.

The crazy golf course will be one of the activities on offer at a new indoor entertainment venue in a former B&M store on the High Street in Musselburgh.

Tee Zone Golf Simulator at Padel Hub Crawley

Finding out about a new indoor golf venue within a Padel Club.

Thank you to the team at Tee Zone UK for sending over the information about their new golf simulator at Padel Hub Crawley for this guest blog post.

Trackman Golf Simulator Launch near Horsham, West Sussex.

If you’re searching for a golf simulator in the Horsham area, Tee Zone at Padel Hub Crawley offers a convenient way to enjoy golf in a modern indoor setting. Just a 15-minute drive along the motorway from Crawley, it’s an easy and accessible option for golfers who want quality practice and entertainment close to home.

Powered by Trackman technology, the simulator delivers a highly accurate and immersive golf experience. Trackman is widely recognised for its industry-leading performance and is trusted by golfers, coaches, and fitters around the world.

Benefits of Trackman technology

• Accurate real-time shot data.
• Detailed feedback on ball flight and club performance.
• Helps improve swing technique and consistency.
• Supports coaching, practice, and club fitting.
• Allows you to play over 400 virtual golf courses.
• Creates a realistic indoor golfing experience.
• Ideal for year-round golf, regardless of weather conditions.

Whether you are working on your technique, preparing for your next round, or simply enjoying a fun session with friends, the simulator gives you a flexible and engaging way to play.

An indoor golf simulator is especially valuable in the UK, where weather can often interrupt outdoor practice. With Trackman, you can keep improving throughout the year in a controlled environment, without needing to travel far from Horsham or the surrounding area.

For golfers looking for convenience, performance, and a premium indoor setup, Tee Zone is a strong choice. If you are looking to practice your golf game and are living near Horsham, the Tee Zone sim offers the perfect mix of technology, accessibility, and enjoyment.

Come and give it a try! You can reserve your bay on their booking page.