British Mini Golf Minigolf sport is very similar to adventure golf and crazy golf - games enjoyed each year by many thousands of day-trippers to Britain's coastal resorts. The essential difference is that it is played on courses that are designed to reward accurate putting. Tournament-approved minigolf courses feature challenging obstacles to negotiate, a smooth felt or concrete putting surface and a continuous raised perimeter border to allow calculated rebound shots to be played.

Minigolf. Crazy Golf. Sports-1-Link In the US and throughout mainland Europe, minigolf has for many years been classed as a competitive sport. Players compete in televised international tournaments for prize money of up to $100,000. The World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF) organises World and European Championships in alternate years.

The top semi-pro minigolf players select a different minigolf ball with which to play each hole - each ball boasts slightly different properties in terms of bounce, weight and hardness. The record single-round score is a perfect 18 - an ace at every hole! British Minigolf Association

The highlight of the UK minigolf calendar is the British Open International Minigolf Tournament, played in September at the White Rock Gardens adventure golf course in Hastings (venue for 2003 to be confirmed). Players from across the country compete against overseas pros for a share of the £1000 prize fund and the prestigious British Open title.

How do I get started?

The British Minigolf Association can provide details of affiliated clubs and courses throughout the country; as well as dates of forthcoming tournaments, which beginners are welcome to enter.

For more information, visit the web site or e-mail the BMGA

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