Showing posts with label Arnold Palmer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arnold Palmer. Show all posts

Monday, March 18, 2024

The Arnold Palmer Putting Courses in Cliftonville, Margate

A look at the remains of the Little Oasis Crazy Golf in Margate.


Many thanks to our fellow minigolf adventurer Matt Dodd for sending over these photos of what's left of the former Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate, Kent.

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

The location was once home to two 18-hole Arnold Palmer miniature golf layouts. It closed for good in 2014.

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

We first visited the Little Oasis Crazy Golf course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in September 2007.

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate - September 2007

We first played the 'North' course in September 2007, and played the 'South' course in April 2011.

Check out this blog post about Arnold Palmer Putting Courses in the UK.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

The Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

A look at the Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.


The Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

We had a brilliant break in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire in May 2018. The seaside resort has a number of minigolf courses, one of which is the classic Arnold Palmer Putting Course near the pier.

The Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

The Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

The Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes was the 482nd played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

The Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

The Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Bognor Regis Mini Golf

A revisit to Bognor Regis Mini Golf in West Sussex.


Bognor Regis Mini Golf

I recently replayed the excellent Bognor Regis Mini Golf course.

Bognor Regis Mini Golf

It's always fun finding Arnold Palmer Putting Courses and the Bognor Regis example is superb.

We first visited this particular Crazy Golf course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in October 2011 when it became the 275th course played on our travels.

Bognor Regis Mini Golf

The Bognor Regis Mini Golf course was built in 1993 and was the last new Arnold Palmer Putting Course layout to be created.

Check out Bognor Regis Mini Golf on Facebook for more information.


Photos of the 18-hole layout.

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 1

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 2

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 3

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 4

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 5

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 5

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 6

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 7

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 7

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 7

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 8

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 8

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 9

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 10

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 11

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 12

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 12

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 13

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 14

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 15

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 15

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 16

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 17

Bognor Regis Mini Golf
Hole 18

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Crazy Hills Putting in Weston-super-Mare

A look at the Crazy Hills Putting course in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset.


A big thank you to our friend and minigolf rival Simon Brown for sending this photo along of the Crazy Hills Putting course in Weston-super-Mare. It's a brilliant Arnold Palmer Putting course and one we played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in 2011.

Crazy Hills Putting in Weston-super-Mare. Photo by Simon Brown, May 2022
Crazy Hills Putting in Weston-super-Mare. Photo by Simon Brown, May 2022

Saturday, May 07, 2022

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Great Yarmouth, June 2011

A look at the Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Great Yarmouth, June 2011.


Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Great Yarmouth, June 2011

This particular 18-hole course was the 22nd course played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in June 2007.


Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Great Yarmouth, June 2011

There has been a miniature golf course on the same spot since the 1920's. First with a grass Putting layout, then the Arnold Palmer Putting Course and now with Castaway Island Adventure Golf.

We're looking forward to a return to the Great Yarmouth area for the Big Mini Golf Tour this summer.

Sunday, December 05, 2021

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

A look at the Arnold Palmer Minigolf Course at the Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park in Norfolk.


Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

A big thanks to our friend, team-mate and minigolf rival Peter Jones for sending over these photos of the Arnold Palmer Minigolf Course at the Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park in Norfolk.

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

It's one of the few remaining Arnold Palmer Putting Courses in the UK.

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

While the course has had some new obstacles added and fresh felt it is still easily recognisable as an Arnold Palmer Putting Course and appears to be in excellent condition.

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park. Photo by Peter Jones, November 2021
The final hole on the Arnold Palmer Minigolf course at Haven's Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park has a Punch & Judy obstacle

Arnold Palmer Putting Courses

The Arnold Palmer branded miniature golf courses were part of the Arnold Palmer Enterprises empire set-up in 1961 that saw the legendary golfer's name licensed and franchised to a wide-range of activities and products including Dry Cleaning centres and an Arnold Palmer brand foot detergent.

The first Arnold Palmer Putting Course in the UK opened in Coventry in 1965 and was part of an Arnold Palmer Driving Range. A course was also located at a Driving Range in Sheffield.


Playing minigolf at Haven holiday parks


They've also played crazy golf at a few other Haven holiday parks over the year.

Hopefully we'll get to have a game on the course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future.


Visit the Haven website for more information.

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth

A look at the Arnold Palmer Minigolf Course at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.


Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth. Photo by Peter Jones
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth

Our friends and minigolf rival Peter Jones sent us these photos of the Arnold Palmer Minigolf Course at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby while on his recent trip to the Greater Yarmouth area.


Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth. Photo by Peter Jones
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth. Photo by Peter Jones
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth. Photo by Peter Jones
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth. Photo by Peter Jones
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth

Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth. Photo by Peter Jones
Arnold Palmer Minigolf at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Scratby, Great Yarmouth

Like it's neighbour at Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park it's one of the few remaining Arnold Palmer Putting Courses in the UK.

Arnold Palmer Putting Courses

The Arnold Palmer branded miniature golf courses were part of the Arnold Palmer Enterprises empire set-up in 1961 that saw the legendary golfer's name licensed and franchised to a wide-range of activities and products including Dry Cleaning centres and an Arnold Palmer brand foot detergent.

The first Arnold Palmer Putting Course in the UK opened in Coventry in 1965 and was part of an Arnold Palmer Driving Range. A course was also located at a Driving Range in Sheffield.


The crazy golf course at California Cliffs Holiday Park is another that'd be ace to play on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.


Visit the Parkdean Resorts website for more information.