'I've become a minigolf international at 46'
James Goatley, a 46-year-old from Pevensey who moved to New Zealand 15 years ago, is representing New Zealand in minigolf at the World Adventure Golf Tour Final in Gloucester. He began taking the sport seriously four years ago after playing with his daughter and now competes against 41 other players for a €3,000 prize. Despite the lighthearted nature of minigolf, Goatley views representing a country as a significant personal achievement.
- ▪James Goatley grew up in Pevensey, East Sussex, and relocated to New Zealand 15 years ago.
- ▪He is competing in the World Minigolf Federation World Adventure Golf Tour Final in Gloucester.
- ▪Goatley started taking minigolf seriously four years ago when he played in a competition with his young daughter.
- ▪The tournament features 42 players competing over five rounds, with the top 16 advancing to knockout stages.
- ▪The winner of the event will receive €3,000, approximately £2,600.
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