Gottfrieds leave their mark at Scar Top

Over the two rounds Richard and Emily competed against fellow Great Britain International players and members of the British Minigolf Association.

After 18-holes Richard finished in third place in the nine-player event on a total of 36 (par), while first-round leader Emily scored a 22 in round two to slip to joint fifth on 38(+2).

Emily’s first round score of 16(-2) tied the course record set earlier in the day by Newcastle’s John Moore and Richard.

Richard said: “We had a great day playing at the new Barnard Castle course and I was pleased to get the course record too. My third place in the UrbanCrazy challenge match was a nice end to a packed day of activities.”

Emily said: “My first round was brilliant and, but for a small blip on the eighth hole, I was on course to break the current course record.

“Unfortunately I couldn’t continue my performance into the second round, which was a shame.

“However, I still greatly enjoyed the competition. The people of Barnard castle and all of the staff and representatives from UrbanCrazy were really supportive, and the course is set in a beautiful location, so I look forward to going back again.“

During the launch the GB and BMGA players acted as coaches for members of the public and were each assigned to play in a group during the first-ever Inter-Mayoral Minigolf Challenge competition held to support Teesdale YMCA.

The contest saw 10 Mayors and consorts from the local area compete in the charity event, with Emily’s team was runner-up and Richard’s team tied for third-place.

Richard and Emily will next be in action at the Planet Hastings Crazy Golf Club Open.