Seven restarts production on Holey Moley after it was suspended due to Covid-19

Production of Channel Seven’s new mini golf competition Holey Moley was shut down amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

But, it appears to be back up and running as casting for the series has reopened. 

Seven have announced that they are looking for both adults and children to participate in the mini golf extravaganza.

‘We’re looking for Australians of all backgrounds to take a swing on the most outrageous golf course ever built,’ a casting announcement read. 

For those interested in applying, all applicants must be available to film for two weeks in late September and could be required to fly domestically.

The series is looking for adults over the age of 18 and kids aged eight-12 are able to apply if they are accompanied by a legal guardian or parent.  

Holey Moley was originally set to be filmed on a custom built set in the US, but it will now take place in Australia after filming was abandoned in the US due to the pandemic. 

The new Australian mini golf course is set to be built in either NSW or Queensland and it is expected to be used for international versions in the future. 

In June, Seven’s director of network programming Angus Ross told Mediaweek: ‘We think we will also attract other countries who want to come and use the sets we build in Australia.’ 

It was also announced earlier in the year that Australian golfing legend, Greg Norman – AKA The Shark – will serve as the resident golf pro of the Holey Moley course and will appear in every episode.

‘Holey Moley is mini golf like you’ve never seen before and I couldn’t be more excited to be part of this fresh, fun, new TV series,’ said Greg.

‘I look forward to joining the other incredible talent on the Holey Moley team and seeing all of the competitors in the “Thunderdome” of mini golf.’ 

Also joining him will be US actor Rob Riggle as a commentator alongside Australian presenter Brian ‘BT’ Taylor, and former Neighbours actress Olympia Valance will be a sideline reporter. 

The competition will see the contestants face a series of putt-putt challenges as they attempt to complete the course. 

Each episode will see one winner crowned, who will then go into an epic grand final where they must compete against the other winners for their chance to take home $100,00.