web01.fireside.fm Thu, 14 May 2026 23:17:58 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Puttcast: Mini Golf, Holey Moley & All Things Putting - Episodes Tagged with “Team Usa” https://mysterious-pebble-241.fireside.fm/tags/team%20usa Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Tom Loftus aka Mr. Tee of <a href="http://acoupleofputts.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Couple of Putts</a> and Pat Sheridan of <a href="http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Putting Penguin</a> have been lifelong mini golf enthusiasts. Puttcast is a roaming discussion of the joyful and competitive world of putting. We'll be bringing on competitors from across the globe, contestants on Holey Moley, and enthusiasts that attempt to aim for the cup right through the windmill. Whether you want to know about new courses opening, tournaments, or our take on the nuances of the game. We're here as your putting pals. Putt When Ready! The two hosts met when they competed on Season 1 of Holey Moley for ABC but both of them have been playing, documenting, and enjoying miniature golf across the globe for years. en-us episodic Mini Golf, Holey Moley & All Things Putting Puttcast Tom Loftus aka Mr. Tee of <a href="http://acoupleofputts.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Couple of Putts</a> and Pat Sheridan of <a href="http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Putting Penguin</a> have been lifelong mini golf enthusiasts. Puttcast is a roaming discussion of the joyful and competitive world of putting. We'll be bringing on competitors from across the globe, contestants on Holey Moley, and enthusiasts that attempt to aim for the cup right through the windmill. Whether you want to know about new courses opening, tournaments, or our take on the nuances of the game. We're here as your putting pals. Putt When Ready! The two hosts met when they competed on Season 1 of Holey Moley for ABC but both of them have been playing, documenting, and enjoying miniature golf across the globe for years. no mini golf, holey moley, miniature golf, puttcast, a couple of putts, putting penguin, crazy golf, adventure golf, minigolf Puttcast puttwhenready@gmail.com So You Want to Organize a Mini Golf Tournament? Tips, tricks and more https://mysterious-pebble-241.fireside.fm/ep59-so-you-want-to-organize-a-tournament cfadddaa-e06b-426a-b478-f57802912fd5 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Puttcast full Puttcast With the weather turning warmer and courses opening across the US, Tom (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts & Pat of The Putting Penguin take some time to talk about things to consider if you are looking to start up a miniature golf tournament this year. 1:20:40 no <p>Before talking about organizing, the guys recap many moving parts in the competitive putting world. They chatted briefly about the new WMF World Adventure Golf Tour, which you can find more about in their recent live broadcast. Sticking with some worldwide putting, they looked at the make-up of Team USA and threw down a fundraising challenge to the USPMGA. Later in the episode they'd talk about what they know, or don't know, about the upcoming World Putting League event on April 20th but before that it was some AMA talk with changing dates of one tournament and adding the Texas Minigolf Championship at Longview Greens to the slate for April. </p> <p>With all the formalities out of the way, Tom &amp; Pat opened up the floor to discuss many of the factors to consider when you're developing a miniature golf tournament. From picking the right course and format, to considerations around cost to play and prizes to pay out, to rules, registration and score keeping, they hit eveything they can think of that they have worked through over years of tournament organization. </p> <p>Key Points from the episode:<br> WMF World Adventure Golf Tour (3:00)<br> Team USA (5:00)<br> AMA Tournament Updates in Georgia and Texas (9:37)<br> World Putting League / US Open (14:22)<br> Tournament Organization (19:45)</p> <p>Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/puttcastmini" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a></p> <p>You can check out our live conversation with Andrew Edmonds around the <a href="https://www.wmfwagtour.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">WMF World Adventure Golf Tour</a> over on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini/videos/898476917922643" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a>. <br> ​<br> Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on <a href="https://instagram.com/coupleputts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/coupleputts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a> and The Putting Penguin on <a href="https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a> as well.</p> <p>Check out the American Minigolf Alliance (AMA) over on their <a href="https://www.amaminigolf.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a> including the <a href="https://www.amaminigolf.com/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">event page</a> for the 2023 schedule including the newly added Texas Minigolf Championships. Don't forget to become a member or renew for 2023!</p> <p>You can find information around the Southwest Putting Tour on their <a href="https://swputtingtour.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a>.</p> <p>Finally, if you want to support Team USA for the World Adventure Golf Masters in 2023, drop us a line at <a href="mailto:amaminigolf@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">amaminigolf@gmail.com</a></p> <p><strong>Podcast Sponsors</strong><br> <a href="https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Walkabout Mini Golf</a> - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game</p> <p><strong>Episode Hosts</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tom</a> (aka Mr. Tee) of <a href="https://www.acoupleofputts.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">A Couple of Putts</a> I <a href="https://twitter.com/accountingninja" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pat</a> of <a href="http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Putting Penguin</a> </p> mini golf, miniature golf, golf, holey moley, adventure golf, putt putt, putting, putt, crazy golf, minigolf, tournament, pro minigolf, world putting league Before talking about organizing, the guys recap many moving parts in the competitive putting world. They chatted briefly about the new WMF World Adventure Golf Tour, which you can find more about in their recent live broadcast. Sticking with some worldwide putting, they looked at the make-up of Team USA and threw down a fundraising challenge to the USPMGA. Later in the episode they'd talk about what they know, or don't know, about the upcoming World Putting League event on April 20th but before that it was some AMA talk with changing dates of one tournament and adding the Texas Minigolf Championship at Longview Greens to the slate for April.

With all the formalities out of the way, Tom & Pat opened up the floor to discuss many of the factors to consider when you're developing a miniature golf tournament. From picking the right course and format, to considerations around cost to play and prizes to pay out, to rules, registration and score keeping, they hit eveything they can think of that they have worked through over years of tournament organization.

Key Points from the episode:
WMF World Adventure Golf Tour (3:00)
Team USA (5:00)
AMA Tournament Updates in Georgia and Texas (9:37)
World Putting League / US Open (14:22)
Tournament Organization (19:45)

Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

You can check out our live conversation with Andrew Edmonds around the WMF World Adventure Golf Tour over on Facebook.
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Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook and The Putting Penguin on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook as well.

Check out the American Minigolf Alliance (AMA) over on their website including the event page for the 2023 schedule including the newly added Texas Minigolf Championships. Don't forget to become a member or renew for 2023!

You can find information around the Southwest Putting Tour on their website.

Finally, if you want to support Team USA for the World Adventure Golf Masters in 2023, drop us a line at amaminigolf@gmail.com

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

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

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With all the formalities out of the way, Tom & Pat opened up the floor to discuss many of the factors to consider when you're developing a miniature golf tournament. From picking the right course and format, to considerations around cost to play and prizes to pay out, to rules, registration and score keeping, they hit eveything they can think of that they have worked through over years of tournament organization.

Key Points from the episode:
WMF World Adventure Golf Tour (3:00)
Team USA (5:00)
AMA Tournament Updates in Georgia and Texas (9:37)
World Putting League / US Open (14:22)
Tournament Organization (19:45)

Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

You can check out our live conversation with Andrew Edmonds around the WMF World Adventure Golf Tour over on Facebook.
​
Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook and The Putting Penguin on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook as well.

Check out the American Minigolf Alliance (AMA) over on their website including the event page for the 2023 schedule including the newly added Texas Minigolf Championships. Don't forget to become a member or renew for 2023!

You can find information around the Southwest Putting Tour on their website.

Finally, if you want to support Team USA for the World Adventure Golf Masters in 2023, drop us a line at amaminigolf@gmail.com

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

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

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