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Richard Gottfried pipped to the post in Lewisham
Minigolf round-up
Luton minigolfer Richard Gottfried finished as runner-up in the 17-strong field at the Spring Classic Minigolf Tournament at Hither Green in Lewisham on Saturday.
Emily Gottfried, meanwhile, also played the 18-hole course and came ninth.
The two-round competition was won by Canterbury's Marc Chapman with a score of 69 (-3).
Richard, pictured above, had a 36-hole total of 87 (+15) which included scores of 43 (+7), and 44 (+8).
Emily had scores of 49 (+13) and 60 (+24) for a 109 (+37) total.
The event took place on a new Swedish Felt Minigolf Course, one of the most challenging types of Miniature Golf course, and the only full size example of its kind in the UK.
Richard's score of 43 was also a new personal best on the felt.
He said: "It's brilliant to get a second place and especially pleasing considering my previous form on Swedish Felt courses. The personal best was great to get too.
"This is my second top 10 finish in the three events I have played this season, and a great way to bounce back from my English Open finish last month. The BMGA Tour will be hosting more events at Hither Green this season so I will be looking forward to those."
Richard is currently ranked 19th of the 84 players in the 2009-2010 BMGA Order of Merit and 17th of 63 players in the 2010 BMGA Season Only Rankings.
Emily is currently 42nd in the BMGA Order of Merit list.
Next up for Richard are the Midlands Open and British Doubles Championship in Stratford-Upon-Avon in April, with both Emily and Richard competing in the BMGA Scottish Open in Aberdeen in May.
As a finalist in 2009, Richard has also received and accepted his invitation to this year's Castle Golf World Crazy Golf Championship that takes place in Hastings in October.
He is currently ranked 31st of 255 players in the Castle Golf World Crazy Golf Rankings.
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