Showing posts with label Mini Golf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mini Golf. Show all posts

Monday, March 18, 2024

Hollywood Bowl Mini-Golf at Teesside Park in Stockton-on-Tees

A new Mini-Golf course is opening at Teesside Park in Stockton-on-Tees.


The 12-hole indoor Mini-Golf course is set to open as part of an expanded Hollywood Bowl centre.

The layout will be a Puttstars Mini-Golf course and is opening on Friday 22nd March.

Puttstars Mini-Golf in Rochdale (June 2021)
Puttstars Mini-Golf in Rochdale (June 2021)

Visit the Hollywood Bowl and Puttstars websites for more information.


We've played at Puttstars before, and been to Teesside Retail Park - but not done both together. We visited the old Toys R Us store there in April 2021.

Saturday, March 09, 2024

Refurbishment of the Adventure Golf at Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull

The Adventure Golf course at Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull is getting a makeover.


The 18-hole outdoor Adventure Golf course at the Four Ashes Golf Centre is closing for a refurbishment on Monday 8th April. Following approximately two weeks of work the venue will be unveiling a brand new course!

Adventure Golf at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. September 2017
Adventure Golf at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. September 2017

Visit the Four Ashes Golf Centre website for more information.


Adventure Golf at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. September 2017
Playing the Adventure Golf course at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. September 2017

We played the Adventure Golf course at Four Ashes Golf Centre in September 2017. The layout was the 770th visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

We've visited the Four Ashes Golf Centre a lot over the years to play tournaments on the centre's 12-hole Mini Golf course. It was originally course number 72 visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in September 2008.

The old 12-hole minigolf course at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. March 2015
The old 12-hole minigolf course at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. March 2015

Golf Môn Mini-Golf on Anglesey

A new Adventure Mini Golf course is being built on Anglesey, Wales.


A new Adventure Mini Golf course is being built on Anglesey, Wales

The 18-hole outdoor Adventure Mini Golf course will open at the Mon Golf Complex in Llangefni.

Visit the Golf Môn website for more information.


It'll be another new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Friday, March 01, 2024

Mini Golf at Westminster Park in Chester

A new 18-hole outdoor mini golf course is opening in Chester, Cheshire.


A new 18-hole outdoor mini golf course is opening in Chester

The course at Chester's Westminster Park is opening on Saturday 9th March.

Check out the Green Day Café and Golf Facebook Page for more information.


It's another new course for us to check out on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Globetrotters Easter Mini Golf in Horsham

A Globetrotters Easter Mini Golf pop-up event is taking place at Camping World in Horsham, West Sussex.


A Globetrotters Easter Mini Golf pop-up event is taking place at Camping World in Horsham, West Sussex

The around-the-world themed minigolf event will run from the 16th March until the 14th April.

Visit the Globetrotters Mini Golf website for more information.

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Trowbridge Park Mini Golf

A look at the Trowbridge Park Mini Golf course.


My friend and minigolf rival (and sometimes team-mate) Seth Thomas recently swung by the Trowbridge Park Mini Golf in Trowbridge, Wiltshire and sent me these snaps.

Trowbridge Park Mini Golf. Photo by Seth Thomas, February 2024

Trowbridge Park Mini Golf. Photo by Seth Thomas, February 2024

It looks to be a type of Eternit-style miniature golf layout.

Check out the Trowbridge Park Mini Golf Facebook Page for more information.


It's another new old course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol

A look at Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol.


Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol. Photo by Kevin Moseley, January 2024

A big thanks to my friend - and minigolf team-mate and rival - Kevin Moseley for sending over some snaps photos from his visit to Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol.

Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol. Photo by Kevin Moseley, January 2024

The course opened after our last visit to the city so it'll be a new course to check out on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol. Photo by Kevin Moseley, January 2024

You can also find a Par 59 venue in Cardiff.

Visit the Par 59 Mini Golf website for more information.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon

A look at Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon, USA.


Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

A big thank you to my friend - and minigolf team-mate and rival - Kevin Moseley for sending over these photos from his visit to the Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon, USA.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

It looks like a fun place to play.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

I like the look of the Birdie Shuffle Putt game too. I've not played that before.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

It's brilliant seeing different courses around the world. Oregon is still on my to visit list and hopefully I'll get a game on the mini golf at shuffle putt at Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in the future.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Check out the Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf website for more information.


Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Puttcast minigolf podcast - "Global Mini Golf Trends"

Check out the new episode of the Puttcast minigolf podcast - "Global Mini Golf Trends - An Interview With Richard Gottfried".


Puttcast minigolf podcast

It was brilliant being a guest on the show with my friends, fellow minigolf enthusiasts (and sometimes competition rivals!) Tom Loftus and Pat Sheridan and diving into the world of minigolf as it is now - and what the future may hold...

Friday, February 09, 2024

Indoor Mini Golf at Ballerz Clubhouse in Farnham

There's an indoor minigolf course at Ballerz Clubhouse in Farnham, Surrey.


There's an indoor minigolf course at Ballerz Clubhouse in Farnham, Surrey

Ballerz Clubhouse opened in August 2023. The venue is home to a 9-hole indoor mini golf course.

Check out the Ballerz Clubhouse website for more information.

It's another new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling in Solihull

A new indoor minigolf course is opening in Solihull.


A new indoor Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling venue is opening in Solihull

The Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling venue will be located in Touchwood shopping centre.

Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling in Solihull will be the third Spinners location. There are also venues in Reading and Plymouth.

Visit the Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling website for more information.

Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling in Reading, September 2022
Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling in Reading, September 2022

It'll be a new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

One Under Mini Golf opens in Liverpool

A new One Under crazy golf venue is now open at the Lyceum Building in Liverpool.


A new One Under crazy golf venue is now open at the Lyceum Building in Liverpool

The location is home to two indoor 9-hole minigolf courses.

There are also One Under minigolf venues in Glasgow and Brighton.

Visit the One Under website for more information.

The One Under courses will be new additions to our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Sunday, February 04, 2024

Obstacle Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria, June 2023

We revisited the Obstacle Golf course at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria during our short break in the Lake District last summer.


Obstacle Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria
Obstacle Golf at Hope Park in Keswick, Cumbria

There's also a grass Putting layout and a Pitch & Putt at Hope Park (and Boules) and there are some wonderful views of the Skiddaw mountain from the courses.

We first visited the park back in April 2012 and played the Putting course on that occasion.





Check out this blog post to see more of the course.

Mini Golf at Game On! in Carlisle

There's a new minigolf venue in Carlisle, Cumbria.


There's a new minigolf venue in Carlisle, Cumbria

A new minigolf course has opened at Game On! in Carlisle.

The venue is also home to tenpin bowling.

Check out the Game On! website for more information.

It's another new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Friday, February 02, 2024

New mini golf at Russell Park in Bedford

Bedford's Russell Park will be home to a new mini golf course.


Bedford's Russell Park will be home to a new mini golf course

The new mini golf course at Russell Park in Bedford, Bedfordshire will be a 12-hole layout and will replace the existing grass miniature golf course.

The Putting Green at Russell Park in Bedford, July 2010
The Putting Green at Russell Park in Bedford, July 2010

The Russell Park outdoor mini golf course will be themed with holes and obstacles containing local history.

The Putting Green at Russell Park in Bedford, July 2010
The Putting Green at Russell Park in Bedford, July 2010

The Putting Green at Russell Park in Bedford was the 184th course played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in July 2010 and we played it several times when we lived nearby.

Art Mini Golf at The Minories in Colchester

An art-based Mini Golf course has been created at The Minories in Colchester, Essex.


An art-based Mini Golf course has been created at The Minories in Colchester, Essex

The artist created minigolf course will be open from the 11th February to the 25th February.

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Mini Golf at Mission Classified in Grimsby

A new mini golf course is opening at the Mission Classified prison-themed escape room in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.


A new mini golf course is opening at the Mission Classified prison-themed escape room in Grimsby, Lincolnshire

The venue is planned to open in February 2024 and will be home to escape rooms, axe throwing, mini golf, and karaoke booths. 

Visit the Mission Classified website for more information.

One Under Mini Golf in Liverpool

A new minigolf course is opening in Liverpool.


A new minigolf course is opening in Liverpool

Liverpool will soon be home to a new 18-hole indoor minigolf course.

One Under Mini Golf will be the brand's third site after Glasgow and a new location in Brighton.

Visit the One Under website for more information.

The One Under courses will be new additions to our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

High-Tech Mini Golf at Butlin's Bognor Regis

A new high-tech mini golf course is being created at the Butlin's Bognor Regis holiday camp in West Sussex.


A new high-tech mini golf course is being created at the Butlin's Bognor Regis holiday camp in West Sussex

The indoor minigolf course will be part of the new PLAYXPERIENCE centre at the holiday park.

PLAYXPERIENCE is due to open in September this year.

Visit the Butlin's website for more information.

One Under Mini Golf in Brighton

A new minigolf course is opening in Brighton, East Sussex.


A new minigolf course is opening in Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton will soon be home to a new 18-hole indoor minigolf course.

One Under Mini Golf will be the brand's second site after Glasgow.

There are also plans for a One Under venue in Liverpool.

Visit the One Under website for more information.

The One Under courses will be new additions to our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.