Puttcast: Mini Golf, Holey Moley & All Things Putting - Episodes Tagged with “Crazy Golf”

Matt Kraus, Field Reports & August Mini Golf Tournaments

Puttcast — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:15:00 -0400

Tom & Pat jump feet first into a pool of minigolf action, recapping an assortment of tournaments in August. We also have the first of our "call-in" recaps from across the world (and don't forget you can supply them by reaching out to puttwhenready@gmail.com). Then its a quick chat with Red Putter champion Matt Kraus about his background and some of the other recent tournaments he has played in (U.S. Open, WPL Qualifier, Salty Seagull) as well as a surprising upcoming plan. Finally, the hosts turn their eyes to the near future and the slate of tournaments that will finish August and kick-off September.

Red Putter (3:00)
Maine Open (9:45)
O-Street Open (13:55)
Youth World Championships (23:35).
Reports from the field - Jason Durgala Jr. (28:15)
Reports from the field - Seve Kukielka of Gloucester Aces (31:55)
Matt Kraus interview (39:15)
Upcoming events (1:04:32)

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Check out the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) over on their website including the event page, which is filled with our 2024 events and the new event history page that includes hole-by-hole results for a ton of recent and past events. You can join their email newsletter here .

2024 Youth World Championshiops full results

Podcast Sponsors
Walkabout Mini Golf - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game

Castle Golf - minigolf course constructors

Pingvin - minigolf course supplier, with a focus on minigolf balls

Episode Hosts: Tom (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts I Pat of The Putting Penguin

Episode Guest
Matt Kraus

Mini Golf Summer Fun: Recommendations + Recaps

Puttcast — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400

A short pod from Tom & Pat about some mini golf courses they have enjoyed recently as well as some tips to shake up your mini golfing experience. The two hosts also put out a call for reports from the field from players and mini golf lovers from across the world. Listen in for the details and email the hosts at puttwhenready@gmail.com

American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) added an event history and hole-by-hole scoring (2:22)
Putter's League Atlanta Georgia Open Recap (3:00)
The Shack Tournament Recap (6:40)
Call for audio submissions and reports from clubs, mini golf lovers, and federations from across the world (9:25)
Pat & Tom offer course recommendations (14:40) - See show notes below for links to courses
Tips on new approaches to the game of mini golf (31:50)
Previewing upcoming AMA and international tournaments (37:20)

Podcast Sponsors
Walkabout Mini Golf - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game

Castle Golf - minigolf course constructors

Pingvin - minigolf course supplier, with a focus on minigolf balls

Recommended Courses
Newport Mini Golf - Pat
St. Croix National Mini Golf - Tom
Sonny's Place - Pat
Parc Floral de Paris Mini Golf - Tom
Camping Bar - Pat
Asheboro Mini Golf - Tom

Episode Hosts: Tom (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts I Pat of The Putting Penguin

Marc Chapman Interview + AMA & International Tourney Talk

Puttcast — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Tom and Pat welcome to the show a fellow podcaster and long-time friend of the pod Marc Chapman {2:25}. Marc recently won the World Crazy Golf Championship marking his 4th win of this tournament since 2018. They talk about his history with minigolf, the World Crazies specifically and why winning that tournament is so special. They also discuss his thoughts on minigolf in general and ask him to put on his development hat to chat about how other places can replicate the success of the Crazies.

After that they spend some time chatting about the recent results of the M.C Mini Masters (an AMA event) and look forward to a couple AMA events on the July schedule. {77:13}

Check out the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) over on their website including the event page, which is filled with our 2024 events (including being able to see past event results). You can join their email newsletter here .

World Crazy Golf Championship 2024 results

Podcast Sponsors
Walkabout Mini Golf - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game

Castle Golf - minigolf course constructors

Pingvin - minigolf course supplier, with a focus on minigolf balls

Episode Guest: Marc Chapman

Episode Hosts: Tom (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts I Pat of The Putting Penguin