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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
James Tapper

Fancy going clubbing? How crazy golf has grown into a big night out

Two feet putting a golf ball in a hole
For serious players of mini golf, the choice of ball is vital. Photograph: Mikko Lemola/Getty Images/iStockphoto

There’s nothing mini about crazy golf these days. The number of miniature or adventure golf courses in the UK has jumped by about 25% since the pandemic, according to figures compiled by the curator of the Crazy Golf Museum.

The UK is now home to more than 1,200 courses, according to Richard Gottfried, with 320 opening or announced since May 2020. In 2006, there were only about 600.

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