A brand new landmark has arrived in Kings Gardens in Southport, celebrating one of the town’s greatest golfing enthusiasts, ahead of The Open taking place nearby.

Scottish golfer George Law founded the Masters Putting Course, also known as Southport Crazy Golf, which has been entertaining generations of golf lovers and families ever since it first opened in 1965. 

The popular family attraction celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, and this year, the Law family is investing in a series of improvements.

They have been working with CWS (Custom Welding Services) in Southport to manufacture some new obstacles on the 18-hole course, which sits alongside the scenic Marine Lake. 

The newest feature to arrive is the large new mascot on top of the Masters Putting Course building, in tribute to founder George Law.

Masters Putting Course Mascot and Upgrades for The Open

The new landmark can be seen from the Promenade and all around King’s Gardens, easy for hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world to spot when they arrive for The 154th Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport, 12th-19th July 2026.

Charles Law from Southport Crazy Golf said: 

“George Law has been installed by Terry from CWS Wrought Designs, another masterpiece he has created for us demonstrating his talent work with metal. 

“He has made it using nearly 4,000 welds, it would equate to over 81 metres of welded metal if stretched out in a line.

“He has done a sterling job. 

“He’s really proud of what he’s made for us. We’re looking to be running a competition soon asking people how many welded rings there are in our mascot!

“I’ve then hand-painted it in our workshop and installed it on our course. Golfer George weighs over 100kg in weight so he’s quite something. 

“This investment is marking our 61 years in Kings Gardens since my grandfather, George Law, set up this much-loved crazy golf course. 

“We created the new company logo and during a conversation with Terry, he said to me ‘I can make that!’ Terry is a man of his word so he did! 

“We have had amazing feedback from visitors since it appeared at Masters Putting Green.”

With The Open Golf Championship returning to Southport this summer, Masters Putting Green has been busy this year upgrading its facilities, including the Space Race Rocket, the Watermill, and The Helter Skelter.

Southport Crazy Golf

The attractive 18-hole miniature golf course is situated in one of the most scenic spots in Southport, inside the scenic Kings Gardens, and next to the Marine Lake. 

The ‘Masters’ was originally called the ‘Arnold Palmer’ putting green, with George Law taking on the franchise, with the design influenced by one of golf’s greatest legends. 

Mr Law bravely risked all he had to take on the Arnold Palmer franchise. 

It was the very first course to be built in the UK and is still run today by the same family. Over the years, the putting course has fondly become known as ‘Southport’s Crazy Golf ‘.

Some of the holes are inspired by some of the world’s most iconic greens, with others having a crazy golf theme.

Charles Law said: 

“Crazy golf is a fun way for people to play in a fun and competitive way. 

“If you put the ball on our 19th hole you can win a free game of golf too! 

“Our course is perfect for families, for children, for adults, and for visitors to The Open. 

“It can also be booked by businesses, organisations or schools looking to enjoy a fun day out, maybe looking to find out who will be crowned their golfing champion!”

It is surrounded by other long-standing family attractions too, including the Southport Model Railway Village, the Southport Marine Lake boats, Silcock’s Carousel, Silcock’s Funland, Adventure Coast Southport, the miniature railway and others. 

The course is open between 10 am and 6 pm, weather permitting, with entry priced at £5 per person for 18 holes.

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