Aberdeen FC stars helped to launch the north-east's first footgolf course ahead of the opening this weekend.

Mark Reynolds and Peter Pawlett joined pupils from Hazlehead primary to mark the start of the course on the city's Hazlehead Avenue.

Charity Sport Aberdeen were also on hand as the Dons players showed off their skills

A crossover of two of the UK's most popular pastimes, football and golf, footgolf has fast become one of the most popular new sports sweeping the nation.

While the sport is on the rise in the UK, it is also booming in America with 200 courses opened in 37 states across the country.