Golfing starlet Louis books his ticket to Dubai this winter - golf round-up

Golfer Louis Rickett held his nerve in a play-off to book his place at the European Grand Finals of the Faldo Series this winter, writes Gabriel Mills.

The 16-year-old, from Shrewsbury, held his nerve in a nail-biting sudden-death play-off at Brocket Hall to win the 30th edition of the Faldo Series and secure his ticket to Dubai in November.

Playing off a +3 handicap, Rickett hit scores of 75, 72 and 74, before triumphing on the third play-off hole to become champion.

"I am absolutely thrilled to get the win this week," said Rickett as he fought off fierce competition to lift the under-16 trophy.

The pivotal moment for the Shrewsbury teen came on the third play-off hole when he made an 18-foot putt for birdie to win the tournament.

"The competition was incredibly tough, and going into a play-off is always nerve-wracking, but I just trusted my game,” he added.

In addition to finishing top of his age group, Rickett placed sixth in the overall field as a record 240 elite junior players travelled from across the country to participate at Brocket Hall.

The Faldo Series victory follows a successful winter campaign for Rickett after placing second in the Portuguese Collegiate, third in the Finnish Open and twice finishing in the top 10 at the Toro Tour, a professional-tier event.

Hargrove Trophy

Llanymynech A ran out 2-1 winners over hosts Wrekin A in the Shropshire & Herefordshire Hargrove Trophy final, the knockout tournament concluded with a victory at Wrekin Golf club against the hosts, Wrekin A.

Sam Roberts, Tom King, George Hughes, James Hampson, Jack Roberts and Adam Hilditch made up the winning team.

President’s Plate

Market Drayton defeated Kington A in the final of the Shropshire & Herefordshire President’s Plate - following a semi-final victory over Ludlow B in the semi-finals.

Wrekin knockout

Ian Jenner came out on top of a 16-man knockout tournament at Wrekin Golf Club.

James Showell, Darren Humphries, Alex Allen and Jenner made the semi-finals, with Jenner then overcoming Allen on the last four and Showell in the final.

Bridgnorth Golf Club

Kate Riley has teed off her year as Bridgnorth Golf Club’s lady captain.

Riley was backed by a large crowd ​on the first tee for the traditional drive into office that marks the start of her stint. Fellow members guessed how far her drive would travel with Joy Foster claiming that prize.

Following the opening drive, 56 ladies played in a Shotgun 3-ball team competition.

And it was Helen Shipton, Jill Gee and birthday girl Aliyah Summers who took the honours, followed by Lisa Hales, Karen Kirkland and Sue Burrows. The top three was rounded off by Lynne Andreae, Suzanne Huxley and Rachel Whiting.

The nearest the pin prizes went to Lisa Hales on the third and Wendy Bloomfield on the 14th, who both donated their winnings to charity, while Marlyn Radford rolled in a birdie during her round.