The First China Minigolf League 2024 Successfully Held
On November 23-24, 2024, the First China Minigolf League successfully concluded at the Zhouzhuang Invengo Minigolf International Course in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province. The event attracted nearly 20 high-level teams, with over 100 Minigolf elite players participating from various regions including Beijing, Shanghai, Shanxi, and Guangxi, showcasing a spectacular display of skill and competition in Minigolf.
This event was organized by the China Leisure Sports Administration Center(CLSAC) of the General Administration of Sport of China, with joint cooperation from the China MinigolfSport Promotion Committee, the Jiangsu Provincial Leisure Sports Management Center, and the Kunshan Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism. Additionally, the People's Government of Zhouzhuang Town and the Cultural and Tourism Development Bureau of the Kunshan Tourism Resort provided support, while Suzhou SmartPutt Sports Technology Co., Ltd. was responsible for operational execution.
During the two-days competition, participants engaged in intense matches across the 18-hole Felt and Benton courses. The athletes remained composed, aimed carefully, and executed precise shots, all for the goal of achieving a single stroke victory, demonstrating their best competitive state and spirit.
Following fierce competition, the Kunshan MinigolfSport Association representative team emerged as the champion, while the second and third places were secured by the Guangxi Team and Shenfeng Team respectively.
Awards for the top three teams in the group category were presented. In the individual stroke play category, the champion was Qin Liang from the Kunshan Minigolf Sport Association, with Liu Yiming from the Duke University and Chen Wenqiao from the Shenfeng Team taking the second and third places respectively.
A comprehensive list of team and individual award recipients for the event is available (ties are ranked by the number of hole-in-ones).
This league not only provided a platform for Minigolf players to showcase their skills and engage with each other but also further promoted the development and popularity of Minigolf in the country. We look forward to the continued excitement of the next league!
The successful hosting of this event is thanks to the cooperation and support of relevant functional units, staff, volunteer teams, referees, and the Kunshan Sports Lottery Administration Center.
Introduction to Minigolf
Minigolf refers to a sport played on compact courses (ranging from 1,000 to 6,600 square meters, approximately 1 to 10 acres), where players use a putter and a Minigolf ball to hole out with the fewest strokes possible on various types of holes (9-18). It is a global sport combining coordination, focus, and intelligence, blending competitive and recreational elements. Since its inception in the early 20th century, it has remained popular in Europe and America, appealing to all age groups.
To better promote and develop the sport, China Minigolf Promotion Committee (hereinafter referred to as "CMPC") was established in 2020 under the leadership of the China Leisure Sports Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China.
Since its establishment, CMPC has been at the forefront of promoting the popularization, professionalization, and standardization of Minigolf across the country. It has conducted promotional initiatives in 28 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, and in over 60 counties and cities, hosting more than 50 local events and over 80 activities, engaging more than 100,000 participants and impacting over 500,000 individuals. Furthermore, to ensure that Minigolf events development in a standardized, orderly, and regulated manner, CLSAC of the General Administration of Sport of China has officially issued a series of documents, including the "China Minigolf Competition Rules (Trial)", "Event Organization Guidelines", and "Participant Guidelines", providing guidance for the further standardized development of Minigolf in China.
