Month of Mini Golf Competition | August 2022 Tournament Recaps

No guest this time around because we needed space for plenty of AMA talk! Tom and Pat go through an indoor (Coziest Open) (4:16), outdoor (O-Street Winter Classic) (14:40) and virtual (Walkabout) tournament (18:30), World Putting League Qualifier and Survivor Series (26:40) at the Pineapple course in Myrtle Beach that were all held over the past few weeks. Then we talk about the AMA newly announced tournaments (45:50), WAG Tour 2024 & 2025 (49:09) & updated 2024 AMA scoring rubric (57:23). Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttcastmini) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini) ​ Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/coupleputts), Twitter (https://twitter.com/coupleputts) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/) and The Putting Penguin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin) as well. Check out the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) over on their website (https://www.amaminigolf.com/) including the event page (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events), which is almost filled with all our 2024 events (including being able to see past event results). You can join their email newsletter here (https://amaminigolf.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7ff751766bd4a818f9b9cd316&id=115dca558f). You can find the GoFundMe to Caleb and Dave to the World Adventure Golf Tour Final here (https://gofund.me/cf6afb5e). You can find out information about the Survivor Series on the WPL website (https://www.theworldputtingleague.com/) and more about the WAG Tour and the Tour Final on the WMF WAG Tour website (https://www.wmfwagtour.com/). Podcast Sponsors Walkabout Mini Golf (https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf) - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game that just announced the newest upcoming course, Ice Lair Episode Hosts: Tom (https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus) (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts (https://www.acoupleofputts.com/) I Pat (https://www.instagram.com/accountingninja) of The Putting Penguin (http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/)

It's been long overdue that we sit down with fellow minigolf enthusiast Richard Gottfried, he of the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour and a Guinesss World Record holder. Given the massive amount of courses Tom, Pat and Richard have visited and their overall pulse on the industry, this episode focused on the trends we are all seeing in recreational minigolf. We talk electronics, bar-tainment, chains expanding and more on different gameplays and course styles. There's speculation on the cycles of minigolf and where we might be when it comes to this business that certainly seems to be in a boom. There's even talk of pirate dinosaurs! We also talk quickly about some of the upcoming AMA events and the expanding AMA 2024 schedule. Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttcastmini) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini) ​ Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/coupleputts), Twitter (https://twitter.com/coupleputts) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/) and The Putting Penguin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin) as well. Crazy World of Minigolf Tour (https://hamandeggerfiles.blogspot.com/) & Crazy Golf Museum (http://www.crazygolfmuseum.info/) Check out the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) over on their website (https://www.amaminigolf.com/) including the event page (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events), which has started to fill with 2024 events. You can join their email newsletter here (https://amaminigolf.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7ff751766bd4a818f9b9cd316&id=115dca558f). Podcast Sponsors Walkabout Mini Golf (https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf) - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game Episode Hosts: Tom (https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus) (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts (https://www.acoupleofputts.com/) I Pat (https://www.instagram.com/accountingninja) of The Putting Penguin (http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/) Episode Guest: Richard Gottfried (https://www.instagram.com/richard_gottfried/)

It's a quick bit of early 2024 tournament updates (Prodigy and Popstroke Orlando) befor diving into a wonderful conversation with the first Swedish guest on the podcast - Eddie Söderlund! We talk about his long history with the sport, how he came to play Minigolf Open Standard (MOS)/adventure golf and his connection withe CityGolf tour. It's an insightful look at the sport in Europe, how it compares to what we mostly know in the US and all the possibilities this holds for the future. It was a wonderful chat and we look forward to some more European insights in future episodes. Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttcastmini) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini) ​ Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/coupleputts), Twitter (https://twitter.com/coupleputts) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/) and The Putting Penguin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin) as well. Golf.com "Best Mini Golf Courses in America" article (https://golf.com/travel/best-mini-golf-courses-america-ranking/). Results from the National Putting Tour January 28th event at Popstroke Orlando (https://nationalputtingtour.com/npt-orlando-popstroke-putting-classic-early-results/) Prodigy Mini Golf Results (https://www.prodigyminigolf.com/post/standings-for-the-prodigium-mid-winter-cup?fbclid=IwAR3xYZbmwLDoAYQpQyQbsyejpy0DMojNxXpVnUvuf4Le1OOkMoedthwgyhU), Twitch Stream (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2046203494) and first place playoff (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2p7jOwP7ul/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) City Golf Tour (https://www.citygolftour.se/) and Sundvall's Bangolfklubb (https://www.sundsvallsbgk.se/) Check out the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) over on their website (https://www.amaminigolf.com/) including the event page (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events), which has started to fill with 2024 events. You can join their email newsletter here (https://amaminigolf.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7ff751766bd4a818f9b9cd316&id=115dca558f). Podcast Sponsors Walkabout Mini Golf (https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf) - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game Episode Hosts: Tom (https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus) (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts (https://www.acoupleofputts.com/) I Pat (https://www.instagram.com/accountingninja) of The Putting Penguin (http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/) Episode Guest: Eddie Söderlund

We start off with a quick chat about some AMA tournament announcements and reminders about upcoming tournaments. Then Pat and Tom cover the recent Golf.com article (linked below) that they both contributed to as it was developed over the past month. From there they travel nearly around the world sharing the various courses, tournaments and minigolf experiences they had that made 2023 such a wild year of putting for them. They touched nearly every part of competitive and casual minigolf available - Putt Putt, CityGolf, World Championships, Masters, World Adventure Golf Tour, Popstroke, Puttshack, Swingers and more and more and more! It's a great way to look back not only at the year but the expanse of the minigolf landscape before we dive into whatever 2024 brings us. Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttcastmini) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini) ​ Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/coupleputts), Twitter (https://twitter.com/coupleputts) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/) and The Putting Penguin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin) as well. Tom's wrap up of some of his first time favorites for 2023 can be found here (https://acoupleofputts.com/2024/01/01/first-time-played-favorites-from-2023/). Golf.com "Best Mini Golf Courses in America" article (https://golf.com/travel/best-mini-golf-courses-america-ranking/). Check out the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) over on their website (https://www.amaminigolf.com/) including the event page (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events), which has started to fill with 2024 events. You can join their email newsletter here (https://amaminigolf.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7ff751766bd4a818f9b9cd316&id=115dca558f). Podcast Sponsors Walkabout Mini Golf (https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf) - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game Episode Hosts: Tom (https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus) (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts (https://www.acoupleofputts.com/) I Pat (https://www.instagram.com/accountingninja) of The Putting Penguin (http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/)

It's a quick chat about some recent news and rumors around the 2024 putting events including Popstroke and American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) before Tom and Pat tee off on Holey Moley now being on Netflix. While they have referenced their time on the show before while covering seasons 3 and 4 on the podcast, this is the first time they fully dove into their experiences. They walk through their individual episodes and give some behind the scenes views of what it was like on set, how things were filmed and edited and ultimately what the experience of being on the show meant for them. If you ever wanted the full story of how our co-hosts first met in person, kickstarting almost 5 years of trips to tournaments, formations of leagues and the formation of this very podcast, you'll get it in this episode! It's a great fun way to wrap up 2023 and give you a reason to binge the series again. Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttcastmini) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini) ​ Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/coupleputts), Twitter (https://twitter.com/coupleputts) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/) and The Putting Penguin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin) as well. Info on the National Putting Tour can be found on their website (https://nationalputtingtour.com/). Check out the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) over on their website (https://www.amaminigolf.com/) including the event page (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events), which will start to fill up with 2024 events. You can join their email newsletter here (https://amaminigolf.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7ff751766bd4a818f9b9cd316&id=115dca558f). Podcast Sponsors Walkabout Mini Golf (https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf) - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game Episode Hosts: Tom (https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus) (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts (https://www.acoupleofputts.com/) I Pat (https://www.instagram.com/accountingninja) of The Putting Penguin (http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/)

Your co-hosts Tom (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts, Pat of The Putting Penguin and fellow American Mini Golf Alliance organizer, Aaron Kaminski of O-Street, hosted a AMA player's meeting over Zoom. The quality of the recording turned out well and we wanted to make it available on the Puttcast to our listeners who are interested in developments in competitive mini golf in the US. We had a Q & A section and at the top of the episode, Tom explains what we included from that session. There were a lot of specific questions about the details of an upcoming tournament in January that didn't feel as relevant to a larger audience as the other some of the other broader questions about the AMA. We wanted to keep the episode to about 1.5 hours which we did! Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttcastmini) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini) ​ Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/coupleputts), Twitter (https://twitter.com/coupleputts) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/) and The Putting Penguin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin). Check out the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) over on their website (https://www.amaminigolf.com/) including the event page (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events). You can join their email newsletter (talked about in the show) here (https://amaminigolf.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7ff751766bd4a818f9b9cd316&id=115dca558f) and fill out the 2023 players survey here (https://bit.ly/ama2023survey) Podcast Sponsors Walkabout Mini Golf (https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf) - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game Episode Guests: Kory Klotz (Putterz tournament (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events/putterz-tournament) organizer from Ohio), Ed Weiss (O-Street mini golf player and father of 2023 Top 10 finishers Griffin and Landon), Matt Liles (2022 Top 10 AMA finisher). Questions and/or quick feedback from Glenda Ryning, Kyle Courcy and Nathan Fournier (Maine Mini Golf Tour) were not included in the podcast but their contribution is greatly appreciated. Episode Hosts: Tom (https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus) (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts (https://www.acoupleofputts.com/) I Pat (https://twitter.com/accountingninja) of The Putting Penguin (http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/)

Before getting into the nitty gritty of the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) season, Tom and Pat chat about the recent PopStroke championship event. They highlight the winners (plenty of minigolf names on the leaderboard) and have a conversation about where they see the future of that competition going. From there it is a quick look at the last of the AMA events over the past month and then a deep dive into the 2023 miniature golf season. They look at the season winners, chat about some other notable names, breakdown how the tournaments and scoring turned out then give a critical eye to what they improved on in 2023 and areas that the AMA can still strive to be better. Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttcastmini) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini) ​ Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/coupleputts), Twitter (https://twitter.com/coupleputts) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/) and The Putting Penguin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin) as well. Check out the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA) over on their website (https://www.amaminigolf.com/) including the event page (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events). You can join their email newsletter (talked about in the show) here (https://amaminigolf.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7ff751766bd4a818f9b9cd316&id=115dca558f)and don't forget to tune into email/socials for information on the virtual season event on December 7th. Podcast Sponsors Walkabout Mini Golf (https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf) - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game Episode Hosts: Tom (https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus) (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts (https://www.acoupleofputts.com/) I Pat (https://twitter.com/accountingninja) of The Putting Penguin (http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/)

For the third year in a row Tom and Pat take a look at their recent trip to the USPMGA Master's and how it has evolved recently. They are joined by first-time Master's participant, and highly ranked AMA member, Kyle Courcy to get his insight into playing the tournament. After a quick recap of the drama of the final few rounds leading up to Gary Hester's historic first win, they get into their own experiences and chat about some of the improvements made from last year's tournament. After the Master's talk they quickly hit some AMA news as well as look at a couple of WMF World Adventure Golf Tour results and breeze through a few other late-in-the-calendar tournaments coming up Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media, indluing several live bits from the 2023 Master's, on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttcastmini) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini) ​ Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/coupleputts), Twitter (https://twitter.com/coupleputts) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/) and The Putting Penguin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin) as well. Check out the American Minigolf Alliance (AMA) over on their website (https://www.amaminigolf.com/) including the event page (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events). Don't forget to become a member or renew for 2023 - time is running out! Podcast Sponsors Walkabout Mini Golf (https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf) - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game Episode Hosts: Tom (https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus) (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts (https://www.acoupleofputts.com/) I Pat (https://twitter.com/accountingninja) of The Putting Penguin (http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/) Episode Guest: Kyle Courcy of MassMinigolf (https://www.instagram.com/massminigolf/) on Instagram

Despite feeling under the weather, Tom joined Pat to talk about a busy September month of travel and putting for both of them, starting with a full slate of AMA events. They then look at where the AMA rankings are with just a couple IRL and virtual events left in the 2023 schedule. After that it's some quick conversation about other big events around the world include more WMF World Adventure Golf Tour tournaments, the CityGolf finals and a look at some more Popstroke action. They wrap up the episode with some quick chat about their upcoming trip to the USPMGA Masters (which you'll be able to find more about on the Puttcast Facebook and Instagram feeds while they are down there). Key Points from the episode: Lee Stoddard Dolphin Open (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events/30th-lee-stoddard-dolphin-open) Matterhorn International Pro-Am (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events/matterhorn-international-pro-am) Branson Open (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events/branson-open-1) Miniest Minigolf Open (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events/z2btvsnumac33g3i6wz3xkv4u3bn0m-jbyn4) AMA Rankings (https://www.amaminigolf.com/rankings) World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF) World Adventure Golf Tour (https://www.wmfwagtour.com/) CityGolf Finals (https://www.citygolftour.se/nyheter/finalen-i-city-golf-tour-2023-ar-avgjord) PopStroke (https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/9279743107174246558?fbclid=IwAR1WydRgys2EVWCsA5rMBWQavlUxjxy561qVS4UGLKodYh6QhYbTUJ-ycR4) Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttcastmini) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini) ​ Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/coupleputts), Twitter (https://twitter.com/coupleputts) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/) and The Putting Penguin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin) as well. Check out the American Minigolf Alliance (AMA) over on their website (https://www.amaminigolf.com/) including the event page (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events). Don't forget to become a member or renew for 2023! Podcast Sponsors Walkabout Mini Golf (https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf) - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game Episode Hosts: Tom (https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus) (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts (https://www.acoupleofputts.com/) I Pat (https://twitter.com/accountingninja) of The Putting Penguin (http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/)

In part 2, our hosts are joined by fellow AMA co-founder and President of the O-Street Minigolf Association, Aaron Kaminiski. He brings his insight into playing three more AMA tournaments in August - his own O-Street Open, Farmington Miniature Golf and The Shack. After he drops, Tom and Pat swing down to Tennessee to talk about a World Putting League event and the Tennesse Open, then its back over to Sweden for some quick chat about the CityGolf tour. With all that content covered from August, they quickly turn their attention to a handful of events happening in September, with a focus on the AMA events in the first half of the month. Key Points from the episode: Special Guest Aaron Kaminski talks about American Mini Golf Alliance Tournaments O-Street Open (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events/o-street-mini-golf-open) - 1:45 42nd Farmington Miniature Golf Tournament (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events/42nd-farmington-miniature-golf-tournament) - 19:19 The Shack Mini Golf Tournament (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events/the-shack-mini-golf-tournament) - 31:00 World Putting League at Mossy Creek (https://www.theworldputtingleague.com/)- 51:51 Tennessee Open at Mossy Creek (https://www.puttmc.com/tnopen.html) - 56:35 CityGolf Tour (https://www.theworldputtingleague.com/) - 61:18 Upcoming Tournaments - 66:30 Find visuals and context for our conversations on social media on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/puttcastmini/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttcastmini) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/puttcastmini) ​ Follow A Couple of Putts at @coupleputts on Instagram (https://instagram.com/coupleputts), Twitter (https://twitter.com/coupleputts) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CouplePutts/) and The Putting Penguin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/puttingpenguin), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theputtingpenguin/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theputtingpenguin) as well. Check out the American Minigolf Alliance (AMA) over on their website (https://www.amaminigolf.com/) including the event page (https://www.amaminigolf.com/events). Don't forget to become a member or renew for 2023! To find out more information about the World Putting League visit their website (http://theworldputtingleague.com/). Mossy Creek has more about the Tennessee Open on their website (https://www.puttmc.com/tnopen.html). Podcast Sponsors Walkabout Mini Golf (https://www.mightycoconut.com/minigolf) - the biggest and best virtual reality miniature golf game Episode Hosts: Tom (https://www.instagram.com/tomrloftus) (aka Mr. Tee) of A Couple of Putts (https://www.acoupleofputts.com/) I Pat (https://twitter.com/accountingninja) of The Putting Penguin (http://www.theputtingpenguin.com/)