USPMGA US Open Updates
Entry Fee $100.00 (After Deadline $125.00)
World Games 2021
World Games 2021 in Birmingham, AL
The US ProMiniGolf Association (USPMGA) has been working on ways to bring our sport to the next level. As you may already know, one goal is to gain inclusion into the World Games competitions; the next opportunity for this is the 2021 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama.
To accomplish this goal, we need to continue to do two key things:
Continue to increase participation at the major tournaments; this is especially true for the Master’s, which is the flagship USPMGA tournament each year.
Increase the excitement around USPMGA events, especially the Master’s
The reason for this is simple: We are going to be measured by participation and performance at the main annual competition. If a representative of the World Games or a potential sponsor does any research on us, the Master’s will be the first event they look at. Similarly, if they were to visit (by invitation or surprise), the Master’s is the first event they will choose.
As the America(s) representative to the World Minigolf Federation, Bob Detwiler is increasing the excitement for the 2017 Master’s by launching a new Continental Championship. This will be the first ever continental championship for North America and South America in minigolf and will take place concurrent to the main Master’s competition.
It would be great if those of you with friends in the Americas, outside the US, would help promote this event. While Bob and Danielle will continue to do all they can, it will be the players who make it easier for those who are outside the country to commit to playing in this event. For those of you who have travelled to other countries to play, you know that having a contact that can help get local information about rooms and the event makes a huge difference.
Beyond the Continental Championship, there is planning for future national teams. I do not know who will be responsible for selection for the 2018 team and beyond, but I can state that participation at the Master’s is expected to be a factor in team selection. The desire to compete against the top players in the organization is a trait seen in our best players. The Master’s has the largest and most talented fields of all USPMGA events held each year; it makes sense that potential national team members are encouraged to participate in this event.
Looking forward to a great year on tour. Just under six months to the 2017 Master’s event and Continental Championships. Hope to see you out there and safe travels to all.
Congratulations Paul Nelson!
(Bob Yttri, Red Putter Owner-Right with Champion Paul Nelson-Left)
The first Mini Golf Tournament of the year is in the books!
A record number of people played in this year’s Frostbite Open on New Year’s Day at the Red Putter Miniature Golf in Ephraim.
Congratulations go to this year’s Frostbite Open Champion, Paul Nelson! Paul, of Fish Creek, shot 2 rounds of 36 for a total of 72. He received a trophy and the $700 cash prize, plus a trophy for Best Single Game score of 36, a new record for winter play. Nickolas Kwaterski, 2014 Frostbite Champion, took second place this year with a 2 round total of 76.
Jim McDonald and Kathy Franke, tied with a 2 round score of 79. Jim won the tie breaker to take the third place trophy home.
The Frostbite Open was held New Year’s Day at The Red Putter Miniature Golf in Ephraim. 76 people played in this year’s tournament
Temperatures were in the 20s with a light wind and a little sunshine. Not too bad for mini golf in January!
The Red Putter will open again for the season on May 1st and is looking forward to the next tournament, The Red Putter Pro Tournament on August 1st.