The 3rd Annual SCALLYWAG is in the Books!
Another shipwreck survived… and another champion crowned! The 3rd Annual SCALLYWAG mini golf tournament has officially come to a close, and it was everything we hoped it would be: unpredictable, competitive, and absolutely legendary. With 24 fearless competitors ready to brave the unknown (the biggest field yet!), the randomly selected battleground set the stage for a night of clutch putts, wild aces, and pirate-worthy pressure. There were no practice rounds, just pure instinct—and a little luck from the mini golf gods. And let’s not forget the epic train ride to the first tee! 🏆 Podium Finishers: 🥇 Rainey Statum – 38Rainey proved why he’s a force on the course, sinking three aces and sailing away with 1st Place, $225, the coveted Scallywag Trophy, and the event’s special prize. A true pirate king! 🥈 Jeremy Inabinet – 39A masterclass in consistency, Jeremy missed the win by just one stroke but proved his mettle with an impressive silver finish taking home $135, candy, and a TaylorMade ball. 🥉 Gary Hester & Danny Baddeley – 40 (Tie)A double-threat tie for bronze! These two seasoned Scallywags battled through the fog and landed just one stroke off second splitting $90 cash prize. 🎯 Most Aces (3 each): Rainey Statum / Tim Talley / Kenny JarniganLet’s hear it for our sharpshooters! 📜 Full Leaderboard: T5th – Danny Tatum (41)T5th – Francis Levine-Crouteau (41)T5th – Kenny Jarnigan (41)T8th – Tim Talley (42)T8th – Nic Case (42)T8th – Patty Bellefeuille (42)T11th – David Lanham (43)T11th – Rick Baird (43)T13th – Bryan Akers (44)T13th – Jerod Mutter (44)T13th – Jason Partyka (44)16th – Scott Kline (45)T17th – Amanda Farahany (46)T17th – Clay Cannon (46)T19th – Jeremy Bellefeuille (47)T19th – Scott Arrowood (47)T21st – Gary English (48)T21st – Jason Raby (48)23rd – Paula Gay (49)24th – Mathieu Labrie (51) 💬 Final Thoughts: The Scallywag is more than a tournament, it’s a proving ground for creativity, chaos, and clutch putting. Whether you finished first or just above the waves, you survived the shipwreck, and that’s worth celebrating. Please feel free to add any photos and content to this post.Stay tuned. Stay sharp. And we’ll see you in 2026… if you dare. ☠️
2025 USPMGA US Open – What a Weekend!
That’s a wrap from The Grill at Tin Cup in Cumming, GA — and what a historic US Open it was!Sunshine, fierce competition, and a loaded field of champions made this event one of the most exciting inUSPMGA history.This year’s tournament featured an unprecedented $20,000 prize purse, the largest ever for the USOpen, attracting top talent from across the country. Players from multiple professional associationsconverged on one of the most creative and challenging courses in the sport — delivering two days of eliteplay and pure passion for the game.And after weeks of weather forecasts that looked daunting and soaking wet, the skies smiled on us. Asidefrom a rogue sprinkler mishap on Friday and a little light rain Saturday morning, the weather couldn’thave been better. Friendly skies, warm temps, and good vibes prevailed — just as every great Opendeserves.Players also welcomed the USPMGA Vice President Ted Detwiler, whose support reminded us just howfar this game has come — and how bright its future looks. This includes the official announcement of the2026 USPMGA US Open being held in Kauai, Hawaii at the tropical Kauai Miniature Golf and BotanicalGarden! 🏅 And Now… Meet Your Champions!After two thrilling days and 8 total Pro rounds of high-level competition on one of the sport’s most dynamicand demanding courses, here are the players who rose to the top 3 across every division. 🔥 Pro Division – Top 3 (eight total rounds)🥇 Joey Graybeal – 343🥈 Tom Butler – 345🥉 Rainey Statum – 349 🏅 Amateur Division – Top 3 (six total rounds)🥇 Clay Cannon – 288🥈 Rob Morris – 299🥉 Brian Weitzel & Greg Stroud – 307 👑 Women’s Division – Top 3 (six total rounds)🥇 Patty Bellefeuie – 304🥈 Vanette Block – 305🥉 Paula Gay – 311 🎩 Senior Division – Top 3 (six total rounds)🥇 Joey Graybeal – 343🥈 Rainey Statum – 349🥉 Jeff Kirk – 357 🧓 Super Senior Division – Top 3 (six total rounds)🥇 Gary Hester – 363🥈 Gary English – 369🥉 John Ventura – 381 🤝 Team Division – Top 3 (six total rounds)🥇 Joey Graybeal / Gary English – 528🥈 Rainey Statum / Jeff Gibraltar – 532🥉 Jeff Kirk / Brock Gillespie – 535 ⭐ Special Awards🏅 Lowest Round (tied): Greg Newport, Joey Graybeal, & Tom Butler – 38🏅 Most Aces (tied): Peter Lyon & Vanette Block – 8🏅 Most Aces in One Round: Danny Baddely – 5 💫 A Field of Champions & Legends This year’s Open featured six previous US Open Champions:● 🥇 Matt McCaslin (4-time champ)● 🥇 Rainey Statum (2-time champ)● 🥇 Joey Graybeal (2-time champ)● 🥇 Bobby Ward (2-time champ)● 🥇 Greg Newport (1-time champ)● 🥇 Nate Nichols (1-time champ) Also welcomed six previous Masters Champions:● 🥇 Gary Hester (1-time champ)● 🥇 Rainey Statum (1-time champ)● 🥇 Joey Graybeal (1-time champ)● 🥇 Greg Newport (2-time champ)● 🥇 Randy Reeves (1-time champ) Hall of Fame Highlights: USPMGA Hall of Famers:● Greg Newport● Matt McCaslin PPA Hall of Famers:● Rainey Statum● Gary English● Robert Johnson● Rick Baird● Randy Reeves● Andy Coradini● Brice BergensenLet’s not forget — Greg Newport and Rick Baird are part of a legendary club: two of only four players inPutt-Putt history to shoot a perfect round of 18. 🎯 Silent Auction for Team USA JuniorsOne of the most inspiring moments of the week came off the course — during the silent auction held tosupport our rising stars, Chase Ferguson (15) and Graham Sigmon (16).These two talented junior players will be making history next month as they travel to Askim, Sweden torepresent the United States at WAGM – the World Adventure Golf Masters. It will be the first time theUSA has sent youth competitors to this prestigious global event, which brings together the bestputters from around the world.Thanks to the generosity of our players, guests, and supporters, the auction raised nearly $800 — andthe USPMGA stepped in with an additional $700, ensuring that our juniors have more of the backingthey need as they carry the red, white, and blue across the pond.This moment was about more than just raising funds — it was about investing in the future of our sport. 💬 A Moment with Bobby WardDuring the awards ceremony, we had the privilege of hearing from Bobby Ward, a true legend of thegame. As one of the most respected figures in both the USPMGA and Putt-Putt circles, Bobby spoke fromthe heart about his lifelong journey in the sport and what it has meant to him over the decades.His words were powerful, unifying, and deeply moving — nearly bringing the entire room to tears. Bobbyhas long been a bridge between associations, and in this moment, he reminded us all why we love thisgame and the community it creates. 🙌 Thank You, The Grill at Tin CupHosting the 27th Annual US Open at The Grill at Tin Cup was more than a venue choice — it was adream partnership.To owners Cindy and Scott Echols, thank you for bringing this championship to your flagship PuttTekcourse and setting the stage for something truly memorable.To General Manager Avi Zelaya — your steady leadership, follow-through, and above-and-beyondsupport made all the difference.And to the Tin Cup dream team:🌟 Manager Lindsey🍸 Bar Manager Nick Executive Chef John⛳ Course Manager Patrick👏 And the entire staff — your warmth and hospitality made this a record-breaking experience in everyway. 🤝 To Our Sponsors — Thank You!This year’s event was powered by incredible sponsors who helped fund half the purse, provided giftbags, and supported infrastructure that brought this Open to life:Republic National Distributing Company – featuring🍷 Benziger, Cointreau, Dad Water, Deep Eddy, Four Roses Bourbon, Imagery Wine Collection, MiCampo, Mom Water, Mount Gay, Owen’s Craft Mixers, Remy Martin, & The Botanist Dry Gin. And:🏛 Barrett & Farahany🏆 Beaudry Engraving🎒 CaddyDaddy🎶 Midwood Entertainment☕ Myth & Legend Coffee🍑 Pieces & Peaches🧼 Rugged Refined🎸 The Backline CompanyYour generosity turned this tournament into something extraordinary. We are deeply grateful. From the first players meeting to the final trophy lift, the 2025 USPMGA US Open was a showcase oftalent, tradition, and
Putters League 2024 Season Championship Recap
On October 26th, twenty five players came to The Fringe in Roswell, Ga for their chance at the $2500 purse and to see who would win the first ever Putters League Season Championship! After an incredible five-tournament season, Gary Hester has claimed the first-ever by scoring the most points overall by finishing with a total of 116 season points. He edged out Greg Newport by only 2 total points overall. Randy Reeves came in 3rd place overall on the season with 107. Congratulations, Gary, on an amazing achievement! Joey Graybeal aka “The Mongoose” won the Saturday tournament for his first ever Putters League event by shooting 31, 30, and 30 in the three rounds for a total of 91. Greg Newport came in second place with a total of 92, and Gary Hester, Randy Reeves, and John Ventura all tied for third place each scoring a 94. Georgia’s Kevin McKleroy shined in the Georgia Pro Division, while Asheville, NC’s Carolyn Klinefelter stole the spotlight by winning both the Amateur Division and the Women’s Division! Heading into the tournament, Kent Cranford and Bryan Akers held the course record of 29 on the challenging Chattahoochee Gulch course. In an exciting turn, Greg Newport broke that record in round two with a scorching 28. But one round later, Bryan Akers raised the bar again, setting a new course record of 27! Huge congratulations to Gary, Joey, Kevin, & Carolyn for all of ‘podiums’ and all the players who brought their A-game and competitive spirit. It was an unforgettable season and an epic final day of fierce competition, camaraderie, and incredible putts. Can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store! #PuttersLeague #MiniGolf #TheFringe Event Gallery
Putters League Georgia Open & Southern Swing WRAP UP!
July 13, 2024 at The Fringe 44 competitors from 9 different states in four divisions competed at the Fringe at the first annual Georgia Open, the start of the Southern Swing series. Through the sweltering heat, amateurs played three rounds and the National and Georgia pros played five rounds of competitive minigolf at the Fringe in Roswell, Georgia. Thank you to all attendees for a fun event, and to our sponsors Midwood Entertainment and the Fringe! Tennessee competitive putting pro Joey Baldasano led from start to finish for five rounds after setting the course record at 29 in the first round. He wins his first Putters League and AMA even by six strokes. Bryan Akers and Kent Cranford also shot 29s and the three currently hold the course record. 2024 Salty Seagull Pro Tournament winner Rick Baird shot a 4th round – 6 (30) to take 2nd, passing Gary Hester, 2023 Masters Winner and multiple Putters League event winner, who took 3rd. In the local Georgia pro division, new player Kevin Mckleroy shot an impressive -11 over five rounds to take first in that division. Noah Walter and Jason Partyka finished in 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the Amateur division, Ty Pittard shot a 3 round +9 to take home 1st by a single stroke over DeAndre Hill. Jeremy Webb came in 3rd in the amateur division with a +3. In the women’s division, Amanda Farahany took first, followed closely by Vanette Block in 2nd and Susan Crane in 3rd. National Professionals Top 15 1st place! Joey Baldasano – $750 & 2x tix to a 2024 Midwood Entertainment event (first PL event!) and a Caddy Daddy bag! 2. Rick Baird – $450 3. Gary Hester – $310 4. Kent Cranford – $155 5. Greg Newport – $115 6. Randy Reeves – $100 7. Danny Baddeley – $95 8. (TIED) Landon Weiss & Jason Raby – $175/split 10. Bryan Akers – $80 11. John Ventura – $75 12. (TIED) Carter Jarnigan & Kenny Jarnigan – $130/split 14. (TIED) Lane Garrison & Lester Bowes – $105/split Georgia Professionals 1st place! Kevin Mckleroy – $300, trophy, medal & 2x tix to a 2024 Midwood Entertainment event (first PL event!) 2. Noah Walter – $150 3. Jason Partyka – $50 Amateurs 1st place! Ty Pittard – $35 travel reimbursement, trophy, Medal DeAndre Hill – Medal Jeremy Webb – Medal Women’s Division 1st place!Amanda Farahany – $100, trophy, and medal 2. Vanette Block – Medal 3. Susan Crane – Medal A massive shoutout to our participants, who braved the summer Atlanta weather. Taking time out of the weekend and spending time playing this super fun sport, especially with weather we have, are what make events like “Georgia Open” truly special. We also extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, especially our Diamond Sponsor Midwood Entertainment, without whom this event would not have been possible. We also want to thank Barbara Scoggins and her team at AREA 51 – Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf for their continued support. The Fringe is also our newest official Putters League Sponsor! We also thank Caddy Daddy, who provided prizes to our players. Our sponsors play a crucial role in bringing our community together and fostering the spirit of competition and camaraderie. Thanks so much for the support from the @USPMGA as we were thrilled to host the first ever Georgia Open and to the American Mini Golf Alliance – AMA for using our tournament as their first BLUE level event in 2024 for National rankings. Thank you again to everyone who came out to play, to hang out with each other, and to hone your skill. Your enthusiasm and energy are what fuels our tournaments. We have two tournaments left for the season! * October 7th – THE SCALLYWAG #2 @ 7pm, Myrtle Beach, SC. Course will be chosen at 1pm LIVE day-of the tournament and is ONE round. $20 per person plus local course green fees. Winner gets THE trophy, cash, and a special Scallywag prize. Registration is onsite day of the tournament. Email us at puttersleagueatlanta@gmail.com if you want to play or have questions. * October 26th – PUTTERS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP @ 9am, The Fringe Roswell, Ga. Nat’l Pro / Ga Pro / Amateur / Women’s divisions. Cash purse, trophies, prizes! Registration will be available soon! Event Gallery
July 13th GA Open & Southern Swing
We are just at a month away from the massive GA Open / Southern Swing event at The Fringe in Roswell, Ga on Saturday, July 13th. The 5-round event will be played on the Chattahoochie Gulch course and will feature several divisions; National Pro / Georgia Pro / Amateur / Womens / Juniors and have a total purse of $3000! Registration will be open soon and the link to sign up will be found both here and on our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. More soon! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.
World Crazy Golf Championship 2024 is a wrap
The past week is a blur, but a really really fun blur. Amanda & Bryan along with United States USPMGA player Frank Bisesi traveled to Hastings, England and played in the huge international tournament that hosted players from 8 countries. These include Australia, England, Hungary, Ireland, Romania, Scotland, United States, and Wales. The tournament took place over three days with over 290 competitors. This included the Womens tournament on Friday at 11am, the Teams tournament Friday at 6pm, and the two day 6-round individual Championship lasted over Saturday and Sunday. Congrats to the now 4 time winner Marc Chapman for the blazing tournament! The highlight of the tournament was the 2nd place playoff between former World Champion Adam Kelly and now winner Steve Skinner. The two went head to head in sudden death on holes 1, 3, and 5 (The windmill!!!) with Steve becoming the victor. It was so exciting! Bryan finished 53rd (215 total / 35.8 avg) and Amanda finished 58th (216 total / 36 avg) in the overall tournament. The two also played in the teams event along with their new friend Nick Harman under the moniker ‘Stars & Gripes’ and finished 4th in the initial event. Nick plays for the British Minigolf Organization for the Hastings club. We are looking forward to next year for the team, womens, and individual events! The results of the tournament can be found HERE. The World Crazies have announced their dates and registration. Both can be found HERE. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.
Putters League Co-Founder Wins US Open Womens 1st Place!
This weekend USPMGA players competed in the 2024 Minigolf US Open hosted by Oak Ridge Family Social Club in Kansas City, MO. Several Putters League members competed in the 10-round event including previous tournament winners Gary Hester & Greg Newport along with co-founders of Putters League Amanda Farahany & Bryan Akers. Speaking of Amanda Farahany, she brought home the hardware to Atlanta! After 180 holes played, Amanda was awarded the 1st place trophy for the Women’s division. We want to give a huge congratulations to Amanda for the hard work and the leveling up of her game this year! Way to go! Congrats to our friend Adam Shanks for the 1st place overall win and our own Greg Newport for finishing second place in the US Open. Full detailed results can be found HERE. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.
Canceled: Putters League Baha Mar #4 Mini Golf Tournament
Due to weather, we sadly had to cancel the Putters League Baha Mar #4 Mini Golf Tournament. The Seas were very angry leading up to and post the tournament’s scheduled time. Rest assured, we are actively working to reschedule and bring you another tournament experience soon at the Mini Blue. Thank you for your understanding and continued support and we look forward to re-scheduling in winter/spring 2024!
