Reviewer name:

‘Squire’ Richard Gottfried

Venue name:

Stonham Barns Mini-Putt Course <pics>

Web page:

http://www.stonhambarns.co.uk

Address:

Stonham Barns, near Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

Cost:

£1.50 per player or £5 for a family ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children)

Telephone:

01449 711545

Open:

Unknown – all year round I think

Outdoor or Indoor:

 Outdoor

Number of Holes:

9

Par:

27 (official)

Course record:

Unknown

Type of course:

Crazy Golf (they call it mini-putt)

Construction Type:

Felt over concrete

Constructed / Designed by:

Unknown

Review

Date:

 27^th August 2007

Weather (if applicable):

 Nice and sunny

Overall playability rating:

7

Playability:

Design:

8 – It looks good and has some nice holes with tunnels and pipes

Difficulty Level:

6 – It’s got one really difficult hole (the 9^th). It’s quite a good little course to play and is not unduly frustrating, unless you don’t concentrate!

Skill Factor:

6 – Skill is required to get an Ace, but you would be hard pressed to get more than a two or three on most holes (except the 9^th)

Maintenance:

7 – The course is in fairly good condition. It could do with a bit of a sweep

Sustainability:

9 – I will definitely play it again. It’s fun and quite cheap for a round.

Other factors:

Appearance:

7 – Quite brightly coloured and it looks like a crazy golf course ‘should’.

Environment:

8 – It was busy when we played, but not so you would have to wait to play a hole

Equipment:

8 – Good putters and course balls. Pencil and a nice little scorecard are also provided

Originality:

It’s got holes that I haven’t played elsewhere

Venue Facilities:

Golf driving range, pro shop, shops, restaurant, toilets, adventure playground, and more…

Vicinity Facilities:

Little villages and Ipswich is about 12 miles away

Value for money:

10

Reviewer comments:

Good little course with a very tricky 9^th hole which is like the 10^th at Warwick, where if you over hit the ball it rolls down the other side of the ramp. We played two rounds for the price of one and so did many other people, nice friendly staff and pleasant surrounding area.