10/07/2026
♠️ Aces Player Spotlight ♠️
Cindy Kukielka has been playing competitive minigolf with her family for 20 years. Although her tournament successes are few, she loves the sport and the friends she has met through it. Playing minigolf has been life changing as Cindy's son, Seve, owns Aces Minigolf and Cindy is often found serving and organising club days for the members of the Gloucester Aces Minigolf Club.
How and when did you become interested in Minigolf?
I got into Minigolf by chance, when I saw an advert for a Tournament in Taunton in 2006. As a family we loved playing minigolf together on holiday, so thought it would be a fun day out to enter a putting competition. We turned up on the morning of the tournament and were amazed to find people taking the sport so seriously, Seve won the Junior title and from then on, we were hooked.
Most memorable moment so far?
I have been part of Seve's minigolf journey - his wish to open a course finally came true in 2021 after many years of looking for a suitable venue. I am so proud of what he has achieved at Aces Minigolf - a top quality tournament standard course that is also a great venue for families to play. It is a pleasure to work there.
The growth of Gloucester Aces Minigolf club has been a joy to be part of too. We have members of all ages and abilities (from 8 to 80!) It is heart warming to be involved with such a lovely group of people brought together by their interest in minigolf.
Favourite Hole?
It's difficult to choose one hole - I really like the subtle touch required to play hole 17 well (off the granite). However, I think hole 1 has to be my favourite as, when I ace it, I feel more positive about the rest of my round.
Other interests
I enjoy swimming, cooking and am learning Spanish.
Minigolf goal this year?
I hope to play well in the British Masters Tournament at Aces this weekend. I would also love to play in a tournament abroad. My other goal is to encourage more women and girls to take up the sport, as they often lack the confidence to play competitively. We have a number of top-quality female players and a talented female junior who regularly outscore the men!