The People Behind the Penguin
Pat Sheridan – He is a graduate of Boston University and currently lives in Connecticut. He is a CPA but is currently a business solutions designer. The following is his minigolf background:
- 20+ years of competitive miniature golf with 10 wins and many podium finishes
- Contestant on season 1 of Holey Moley
- Member of 2019 Team USA for the World Adventure Golf Masters
- 10+ years of directing miniature golf tournaments including nearly 10 years of the Matterhorn International Pro-Am, a World Adventure Golf Tour stop.
- Over a dozen charitable events developed/supported
- Minigolf podcaster for over 4 years
- Nearly 10 years of covering minigolf as a media member, including 2+ years on the Executive Committee of the World Minigolf Sport Federation as the media manager (current position)
- Co-Founder of the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA), with 3+ seasons of tournaments
Mandy Ranslow – She is a graduate of Boston University and the University of
Connecticut, currently residing in Connecticut. She is an archaeologist by day currently working with various government transportation organizations. The following is her minigolf background:
- 15+ years of competitive miniature golf
- 10+ years of directing miniature golf tournaments including nearly 10 years of the Matterhorn International Pro-Am, a World Adventure Golf Tour stop.
- Co-Founder of the American Mini Golf Alliance (AMA), with 3+ seasons of tournaments
Our Story (in short)
The Putting Penguin was an idea that was developed by Pat and Mandy. Pat and Mandy played a minigolf course in Connecticut and did not care much for some of the course rules. Rather than keep their thoughts to themselves they speculated others might share their views, or even benefit from a review of the course. In 2001 there were few minigolf courses that had an internet presence (and many still do not today). The goal of The Putting Penguin was to provide not only course reviews, but also to serve as a forum for the public to contribute their thoughts. Putt, the Putting Penguin, is a mascot they adopted to pose in course photos, and is now the most recognizable figure on the team. He has been joined by other penguins over the years as well.
The Putting Penguin has grown from humble roots as solely a minigolf course review website to a team of professional competitors. Our goal has expanded beyond just reviewing courses, moving into promoting miniature golf as a sport overall through our website, social media outlets and personal appearances, as well as our co-founding of the AMA.
Press Coverage
Over the years we have been featured in the following, talking about our love of miniature golf:
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The Providence Journal (Spring 2004)
-Manchester Life
-The Boston Globe (August 2010)
-96.9 Boston Talks (The Bower Show) (August 2010)
-The Colin McEnroe Show - WNPR (August 2014)
-Holey Moley - ABC.(July 2019)
- Golf.Com article on best minigolf courses in each state (January 2024)
- FOX61 CT (March 2024)
- NBC Connecticut (April 2024)
If you are interested in contacting The Putting Penguin for information on the website or miniature golf in general please email Pat Sheridan and/or Mandy Ranslow. We will gladly give interviews and provide you with insights into the world of miniature golf (including some of the professional aspects).
You can also reach us by phone: 860-5-PUTT-555 (860-578-8855)
