Competitive minigolf
Updated:December 2, 2009
National ranking list updated.
Maine State Dolphin Minigolf Open results posted
October 15-17 - USPMGA Masters National Championship - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Putting Edge Open 2009
(Low round was 30-N. Nichols)
1. Nate Nichols Indiana 167 (33.4) Q
2. Kevin Lacy Ohio 170 (34.0)Q
3. Rod Miller Ohio 176 (35.2)Q
3. Rick Alessi Pennsylvania 176 (35.2)Q
5. Bill Thompson Ohio 177 (35.4)Q
6. Alex Bartee Michigan 179 (35.8)Q
7. Matt McCaslin N. Carolina 180 (36.0)Q
8. Steve Crute Michigan 183 (36.6)Q
9. Roger Beckerman Ohio 184 (36.8)Q
10. Paul Pastilong Ohio 190 (38.0)
11. Tim Fracassi Michigan 194 (38.8)
12. Matt Globke Michigan 199 (39.8)
13. Barb Mingo Ohio 204 (40.8)
14. Phil Gibson Michigan 204 (41.0)
15. Keith Eckert Michigan 206 (41.2)
16. Eric Crute Michigan 220 (44.0)
17. Bob Montgomery Michigan 228 (45.6)
18. Bob Globke Michigan 229 (45.8)
Q- Qualified for Nationals from this event
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Team USA Wisconsin Minigolf Training Center
c/o Cost of Wisconsin Inc.
4201 Hwy. P, Jackson, WI 53037
Training Center Coordinator Astra Miglane- Stanwyck
Phone CST 414-614-8011
E-mail MiglaneStanwyc@yahoo.com
Free training by appointment only during the sprimg, summer and fall season for players sixteen years old or older any day of the week from sunrise to sunset. Children younger then 16 may visit the course in Saturday afternoons or on Sundays together with parents or adult supervisors and by appointment only. The course is located on industrial property.
Course is available for community fundraisers.
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The President of USPMGA Robert Detwiler along with his great staff is bringing USPMGA to the new hights by involving more players and more course owners and exposing USPMGA events to Nationally recognized media like NBC News and Show "Liars and Legends" which you can view yourself visiting USPMGA website www.usprominigolfassn.com . Robert Detwiler is also WMF Representative for North and South Americas.
Training Center Coordinator Astra Miglane- Stanwyck, Executive Vice President of USPMGA and a member of USPMGA Technical Comittee, graduate of Medical Academy of Latvia, Doctor Ophthalmologist, is a member of the United States Minigolf Team and has been playing minigolf since 1993. In 1994 she was the first female player who represented Latvia in International tournament- European Championship in Thessaloniki, Greece. She has participated in World Championships as Latvia Team member in 1995 and 1997. Astra has participated and won several tournaments in Baltic States. In 1996 she moved to USA and since 2000 is actively participating in tournaments in US. Astra is 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,2004, 2005 & 2006, 2007, 2008 US Open Minigolf Championship Women's Champion, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 Masters National Minigolf Championship Women's Champion, runner up in 2001 US Open Championship Open Division, 3rd place in 2008 US Open Open division, winner of 2001 and 2002, 2005 Team USA Tournaments, 4th place in 2005 Master's National Championship Open Division. She represented USA in 2001, 2003,2005, 2007 World Championships and 2002, 2004, 2006 7 2008 European Championship. 4th place in 2001 Black Minigolf Open Tournament in Usti Nad Labem, Czech Republik, 7th place in 2nd International 3D- Hallencup. Astra holds USA records for best round on eternite course- 20 points, on betong course- 30 points and felt course- 32 points, record best average tournament score for combination of betong and eternite- 29.50. Together with Danny McCaslin she holds course record of 51 points set during tournament play in Fantasia Gardens Fairways, Orlando Florida 5-9-04. 1st place Grand Country Open 2005. ILX Premiere Open 2005 2nd place. Prairieville Park Open 2005- 2008 winner, Red Putter Pro 2005and 2006 Winner and new Red Putter course record, 4th place in USPMGA Master's 2005 Minigolf Championship Open division. Grand Country Open September 2006, April 2007- 2nd place, Grand Country Open April 2006- 3rd plac,e winner Grand Country Open September 2007, 3rd- spring 2008, 3rd- Sept. 2008. Illinois State Open 2008- winner. 2nd place - Lucky Putters Open Open division, first- Women's division. Putt for Red Cross 2008- 2nd place. Team USA Tournament, October 2007- 1st place. National ranking in Open division- 1st in 2006, 2007 2008. World ranking- December 2007- 42nd.
Team USA Minigolf Training Center is located on industrial property and therefore is open by appointment only for players 16 years old or older. Children younger then 16 may visit the course with their parents, teachers or group leaders on Saturday afternoons or Sundays but also by appointment only.
Even if you are not sure that you would be interested in minigolf but you are still curious please do not hesitate to call or e-mail to make an appointment for trial rounds. If you have any questions please e-mail or call. To learn more about minigolf as a sport please visit Links page. You might be interested to see World Minigolf Sport Federation website, learn more about World and European Championships visiting Championship links and great informational websites like Minigolfpics.com or miniaturgolfer.com and even talk to other players in minigolf discussion forums.
Beginner- players can find some advice in the website's Beginners page and ask questions to experienced USPMGA Tour players in the Minigolf Forum by following the link at the top of the page. USPMGA National events offer Open, Junior (12 and under), Senior , Ladies and Amateur divisions therefore you can get involved in the sport as a family. Junior, Senior, Ladies and Amateur division does not require prequalification. You can look up Tour events in your state visiting Tour events page and start your competitve minigolf life closer to home.
Good luck to every one!
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