World Crazy Golf Championships

What to expect

Rocky Bullin is listed on the organisers' championship page as the 2026 winner, so this is a very live competition, not a fun name left over from an old seaside programme. In 2026 the main tournament ran over seven rounds, with a final played under special crazy-crazy rules. That gives you a flavour of the thing, though the next edition may differ. A championship visit needs a touch more planning than an ordinary round: check which day covers the competition you want to see, whether there's room for spectators and whether public play runs alongside it. Watching a few holes closely can be more rewarding than trying to follow every player. Notice how competitors pick their lines, and how they recover when an obstacle spoils an otherwise careful putt.

The story behind it

The event belongs to Hastings Adventure Golf, a seafront complex with three different courses: Crazy, Adventure and Pirate. That's worth knowing when you arrive, as the championship name doesn't mean every neighbouring course is hosting the competition. The everyday setting is half the fun: a game you associate with holiday afternoons turns into a contest with divisions, qualifying rounds and published results. You don't need to pretend to be an expert to enjoy it. Read the current rules if you want to follow the scoring, then pick one thing to track, perhaps a particular player or the progress of a novice field. Formats belong to their year, so let the next entry form and programme shape your plans rather than a tempting detail from an earlier tournament.

Getting there and home

Hastings station is on Station Approach, off Havelock Road; its National Rail page will help you plan the train leg and check assistance arrangements. The golf is on the seafront at the eastern end of the promenade, in the Old Town area, postcode TN34 3AJ. Put that into your journey planner rather than assuming any Hastings seafront stop will do. Drivers should check the council's current parking information before settling on a car park. Leave time between arriving in town and any player registration or competition start you've booked. For the trip home, decide whether you're leaving after a particular round or staying for the day's finish, and check the trains before you get absorbed in the leaderboard.

Taking part

Entering the championship and buying an ordinary game are two separate things. In 2026 there were main, novice, team and junior competitions, each with its own format and eligibility rules. If you're thinking of entering, that raises some good questions: which field suits your experience, what counts as a novice, what equipment is allowed, and how much of the weekend do you need to be there? Ask the organisers before paying if anything's unclear. Families should check the junior age limits for the year in question rather than carrying over last year's rules. A practice round on the public course doesn't reserve you a tournament place. If you're travelling with someone who's playing, agree when they need quiet preparation and when you'll meet up afterwards; a competitive round deserves a bit more concentration than the usual holiday rematch.

Accessibility and families

East Sussex's venue listing notes wheelchair access at the entrance and on the outdoor paths, plus a Changing Places facility at Pelham Place. It also warns of sudden sound effects on the Pirate course, including a cannon and a talking feature. That's a good baseline for the attraction, but it doesn't settle access to a particular championship viewing spot, so contact the operator about the route or space you need, especially if your visit depends on seeing a specific hole without steps or long periods of standing. National Rail lists Hastings as having step-free access to all platforms. Keep those two questions apart: an easy train arrival says nothing about the layout of a tournament crowd. For children, a short stretch of watching followed by another activity will probably make a happier visit than following every round.

Eating and drinking

There's food on site, with fish and chips, coffee, doughnuts and ice cream among the options, and the site is cashless, so bring a payment card. If you have dietary requirements, check with the outlet itself rather than relying on the broad menu descriptions. Players should leave a proper gap for food in the timetable rather than hoping a queue will fit between rounds. Spectators have more freedom to take a break, but ask about leaving and coming back if access is controlled for the championship. A refillable drink and a snack for the journey are sensible additions to your bag. And don't balance your food near a putting line or stop in a player's sightline while you look for somewhere to eat: the course is somebody's competition space as well as your day out.

Make a day of it nearby

Two independent museums give the day a distinctly Hastings finish. The Shipwreck Museum at Rock-a-Nore explores wrecks in the English Channel through recovered objects, with displays connected to ships including the Amsterdam and the Anne. Its website describes free admission, with donations welcome, and wheelchair access. The Hastings Fishermen's Museum, run by the Old Hastings Preservation Society, occupies the former fishermen's church of St Nicholas. Inside is the sailing lugger Enterprise, built in 1912, alongside photographs, models and other material about the fishing community. Check the museums' own sites for current opening before slotting either into a tight competition-day plan. They're good choices for companions who'd like a change of subject for part of the afternoon. Give yourself time to enjoy one properly rather than racing round both between golf rounds.

What to bring and wear

Pack for time beside an outdoor course: a layer, something for the rain and shoes you're comfortable standing in. Players should take any equipment questions to the tournament rules, because leisure-golf habits are no guide to competition regulations. Spectators can travel lighter, with a charged phone, a payment card and any assistance details already saved. Keep bags compact so you can step away from a busy viewing point without bumping into people. If you want photos, ask about the current policy and never distract a player mid-stroke. Have a small wet-weather plan too: a museum visit or a meal can be part of the day, but don't take that as a promise that a competition round will be rescheduled around your train home.

Where it is

Map pin shows the approximate area where the event happens. Open in OpenStreetMap ↗

Go straight to the source

Independent research. The organiser’s own information always wins — we have not visited or tested the journeys.

• Championship organiser and 2026 results ↗
• Golf operator facilities ↗
• Operator directions ↗
• East Sussex venue access listing ↗
• Hastings station ↗
• Shipwreck Museum ↗
• Hastings Fishermen’s Museum ↗
• Crazy Golf course map ↗