World Crazy Golf Championship returns to Hastings

Across all competitions 285 people are set to compete

The World Crazy Golf Championship is set to return to East Sussex.

The competition - in its 21st year - will take place at Hastings Adventure Miniature Golf between Friday and Sunday.

More than 150 entrants from nine countries, including New Zealand, Australia, and the US, are expected to take part in the main competition.

Simon Tompkins, director of the Hastings mini golf course, said: "It is a great source of local pride to host the championships."

The world championship winner will get £1,250

The tournament is open to everyone. There are categories for teams, juniors, and novices.

Across all competitions 285 people are due to compete.

As part of the 18-hole course players will tackle a water wheel, windmill, lighthouse, and ramps.

The winner will receive £1,250 and a further £2,500 will be distributed between second to eighth-placed players.

Mr Tompkins said: “The World Crazy Golf Championship is the highlight of our calendar with crazy golf enthusiasts travelling far and wide to take part and spectate."

Two-time reigning champion Adam Kelly, from England, is set to defend his title against last year’s runner up Frank Bisesi from America.

The championship is run by governing body the British Minigolf Association.