Newcastle Invitational Tournament (NIT) 2009

On Saturday 6th June 2009 Richard & Emily Gottfried travelled to Tyneside to compete against fellow BMGA member John Moore in the inaugural Newcastle Invitational Tournament.

Played over three courses and 48-holes the tournament was won by Newcastle's John Moore with a three-round total of 123 (+27).

Second was Richard Gottfried five shots back on 128 (+32). With Emily Gottfried in third with 142 (+46).

The three courses played were:
- Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, South Shields
- Lost World Adventure Golf, Tynemouth
- Gosforth Park Minigolf, Newcastle

Ranks and scores:
1. John Moore - 29 - 55 - 39 = 123 (+27)
2. Richard Gottfried - 37 - 49 - 42 = 128 (+32)
3. Emily Gottfried - 40 - 53 - 49 142 (+46)

A selection of photos from the Newcastle Invitational Tournament 2009 are below, followed by post-match interviews with the participants.














Post-match interview with John 'Thighs' Moore, following his win in the inaugural Newcastle Invitational Minigolf Tournament held on 6th June 2009.



Post-match interview with 'Squire' Richard Gottfried, following his second place finish in the inaugural Newcastle Invitational Minigolf Tournament held on 6th June 2009.



Post-match interview with Emily 'Coach' Gottfried, following her third place finish in the inaugural Newcastle Invitational Minigolf Tournament held on 6th June 2009.



Richard's reaction after hearing he missed out on winning by five-shots.