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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Minigolf around the world - Bali Mini Golf in Indonesia

A look at the Bali Mini Golf course at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia.

Bali Mini Golf at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, October 2018

My brother Christopher, a charter member of the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour swung by the Bali Mini Golf course at Luwak Coffee Garden in Bali, Indonesia while on holiday in 2018.

Bali Mini Golf at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, October 2018

You can find minigolf courses - and interesting business combinations - around the world!

The Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Since 2006 Emily and I have visited 1,044 miniature golf courses around the UK and overseas on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. As well as playing minigolf in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Jersey and the Isle of Man we’ve travelled to minigolf courses in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Spain (including Lanzarote and Majorca), Sweden and the USA.

When added to the courses Christopher and his family have visited around the British Isles and Turkey, Spain (Majorca), Italy, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Indonesia, Croatia and the USA, the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour stands at a combined 1,091 courses visited!

Monday, April 01, 2024

Mini Golf at The Taste of Arran Shop

A look at the Mini Golf course at The Taste of Arran Shop.

Mini Golf at The Taste of Arran Shop. Photo by John Moore, March 2024

A big thank you to our friend and minigolf rival John Moore for sending us these photos of the Mini Golf course at The Taste of Arran Shop in Brodick on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.

Mini Golf at The Taste of Arran Shop. Photo by John Moore, March 2024

Find out more on The Taste of Arran Shop & Mini Golf Facebook Page.

It's a course that we've had on our to visit list for a long time!

Friday, March 29, 2024

Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent

There's a minigolf course at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent

Many thanks to our friend, minigolf rival, and sometimes team-mate Scott Lancley for sending us these photos of the 18-hole Mini Golf course at Wingham Wildlife Park in Wingham, Kent.

Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent. Photo by Scott Lancley, March 2024

The course opened in 2022.

Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent. Photo by Scott Lancley, March 2024

Visit the Wingham Wildlife Park website for more information.

It's another new course we'll have to add to our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour one day!

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

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

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

Visit the Hazendal website for more information.

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 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Richard Gottfried

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.

Monday, March 18, 2024

Adventure Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset

A look at the Adventure Golf courses at Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset.

Adventure Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

There are two minigolf courses at Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset.

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Many thanks to my friend and minigolf rival Martyn Williams for sending me these snaps of the two Crazy Golf courses at the Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset.

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

The holiday park is home to a 9-hole Jurassic Crazy Golf course, as well as a 13 hole Pirate Crazy Golf layout.

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Check out the Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park website for more information.

It's always interesting to see some of the more 'hidden' courses around the UK as generally holiday park courses are only accessible to guests staying at the resort. Although this isn't always the case, so it's worth checking if the holiday camp has a day visitor pass, or if the minigolf course is available to play for non-residents too.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

A look at the Bali Mini Golf course at Luwak Coffee Garden in Indonesia.

Monday, April 01, 2024

A look at the Mini Golf course at The Taste of Arran Shop.

Find out more on The Taste of Arran Shop & Mini Golf Facebook Page.

Friday, March 29, 2024

There's a minigolf course at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent

Visit the Wingham Wildlife Park website for more information.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

A look at the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course at Hazendal in South Africa.

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

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

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

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

Monday, March 18, 2024

A look at the Adventure Golf courses at Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset.

Check out the Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park website for more information.

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