Register now – countdown on for New Zealand Mini Golf Open to be held in Whitianga

To date 21 registrations have been received across the amateur and pro categories from Coromandel locals and competitors throughout New Zealand.

For competitors wishing to get some putting practise in prior to the event the team at Wild Wood Mini Golf have a discounted offer of $10 a day to fine tune those putting skills.

This is New Zealand's premier mini golf event where you can put your putting skills to the test against New Zealand's best minigolfers or enjoy some fun and friendly, but competitive, games. The Wild Wood Mini Golf team are really proud to be hosting this event in Whitianga, and encourage as many people to get involved as possible.

– Krissy Robinson, Wild Wood Mini Golf Owner

THIS YEARS CATEGORIES – and how to enter

Entries are open for golfers in the following categories:

• $30 Youth (5-17 years) - 2 rounds
• Adult and Youth team- 2 rounds (entry fee as per your age category)
• $50 Seniors 3 rounds
• $50 Women’s and Men’s Amateur - 3 rounds
• $80 Pro 8 rounds.

Entry incudes; tournament play, player goody bag, catered lunch, practice on the day. Medals will be awarded for the top three winners in each category. Prize pools are available across each category and spot prizes will also be awarded at the Golf Open.

Get involved as a volunteer or spectator

Spectators also encouraged to drop in over the weekend to support the event and competitors. If you would like to assist as a volunteer on both or either Golf Open days contact the Wild Wood Mini Golf Team. Volunteers will get the best view of the action, and a free lunch will be provided!

Need some golfing tips?

Owner of Wild Wood Mini Golf course owner Darren Prole provides some top putting tips in the lead up to the Golf Open in the video below.

Mini Golf Open Schedule

The Pro category will be competing over two days, and all other categories on Saturday as follows:

Saturday 3rd December

• 9:00am Check-in opens and warm-up begins
• 9:45am Player briefing
• 10:00am Tee-off for all categories
• 1:00pm Lunch break (a light lunch will be provided)
• 2:00pm Prizegiving (estimated)
• 3:00pm Pro round 4 tee-off
• 4:30pm Close of Day 1 (estimated)
• 7:30pm Social Dinner.

Sunday 4th December

• 9:00am Day 2 Warm-up
• 9:30am Pro Round 6 tee-off
• 11:30am Prizegiving (estimated).

Mini Golf Open 2022 Competition Categories

Amateur Competition

This is where all the backyard putters come out of the wood-work, slap on some jandals and head on down to the local mini putt.  But don't let the "Amateur" title fool you as you'll need all your focus and steady hands to come out on top.

This division is split up into Men's and Women's and consists of three rounds of 18 holes and played in groups of three or four - Lowest score wins.

To enter as an Amateur competitor, players must be 18 years of age or older and not a member of the Pro League (w may also recommend the pro division if you're an experienced mini golfer.)

Those with keen young ones may also be interested in playing in the Adult & Youth team category as well.

Winners are also invited to join players in the Pro division in the afternoon. 

Current Prizes: $100 for both Men's & women

The Pro Competition

Players competing in the Pro division know this is a matter of endurance as players pace through 8 complete rounds of 18-hole mini golf (in groups of three or four) to take home a slice of the prize pool as well as a sweet trophy!

The NZ Mini Golf Open is a competitive international event where golfers will get points, and be ranked on the New Zealand and world leader board in mini golf.

The Pro Competition starts on Saturday morning for four rounds before another round in the afternoon and reconvening on Sunday morning for the remaining three rounds.

We also are proud to present the second year of the Pro Women's division.

Overall Prize: $1,000

MORE ABOUT THE NEW ZEALAND MINI GOLF FEDERATION

The New Zealand Mini Golf Federation (NZMGF) was established in 2015 by a group of keen golfers who represented New Zealand at the World Mini Golf Championships in Finland.  

Since then NZMGF members have continued to facilitate and promote amateur competition and professional events within New Zealand and explore opportunities for international connections. 
 
NZMGF holds annual New Zealand Mini Golf Opens, events and encourage and supports clubs throughout New Zealand that have been formed to bring mini golf enthusiasts together. 
 
NZMGF is associated with the:

• World Minigolf Federation - the international governing body for mini golf
• Oceania Mini Golf Federation.

GET MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the New Zealand Mini Golf Open contact Krissy or Darren via the Wild Wood related link at the bottom of this article.