Olivia Heard stormed to an emphatic victory in the Faldo Series England Championship (North) at Dunstanburgh Castle, finishing eight shots clear of the field on the Northumberland coast.
Olivia – from Biddenden – shot rounds of 70, 71 and 74 to finish four under-par and claim the overall title.
Meanwhile, the boys’ under-21 category went to a sudden death playoff after Max Weaver and Mackenzie Holmes finished tied on four over-par for 54 holes. Heading back down the par four first, Max was able to hold his nerve and almost drive the green to setup a birdie and claim victory.
In the boys’ under-12 category, Brodi Lewis led the way with an eight over-par total, while Isabella Taylor-Stokes won the under-16 girls’ title.
The event was the Faldo Series’ second visit to Dunstanburgh Castle. Stuart Imeson, co-owner of Dunstanburgh, said: “The return of the Faldo Series was another fantastic experience and we’re so happy to see such top-quality golf played over the links. This year, the course played fast and firm, and the skill of the players I saw in action – not just driving it a long way but having great control too – was phenomenal.
“We hope to continue to build on the fantastic partnership we have with the Faldo Series, and see more top players competing here in a variety of big events in the years to come.”
