A teenage golfer from Spalding has been crowned the first-ever Race To Woodhall Overseas Grand Final champion.
Harry Camm was triumphant in the competition that was staged at the Penina Hotel and Golf Resort in Portugal.
He had qualified in the 19-strong field for an expenses-paid trip after winning or finishing in the top three at England Golf’s Race To Woodhall Spa competition, England Captains Series, and Senior Series competitions.
Harry Camm.
The 13-year-old, playing off a handicap of 32, racked up a stellar 72 points across his two rounds of golf to lift the title.
Camm said: “I was happy to win but it was a difficult journey.
“There were some great players at every stage of competition, but I have played very well for my standard so I’m really happy.
“In my first round, it was the first time I’ve ever had two birdies in a round, so I’m really pleased – I hit both to about five feet and holed the putts.
“It’s not often you win a free flight and stay in Portugal and I’ve really enjoyed being here.
“The weather is a lot better than it is back in England and you can’t really go wrong playing my favourite sport in a lovely country with lovely weather.”
Harry Camm being presented with his trophy by Graham Allchurch, head of brand and campaigns at Your Golf Travel.
Camm enjoyed a stellar first round as he racked up 38 points to lead the way, thanks to two birdie-twos and three pars.
Kibworth’s Joe Pinnock and Peterborough Milton’s Ian Smith were hot on his heels after an impressive 36 points on day one, but it was Paul Brine (Knighton Heath) who put the pressure on during day two.
Brine, who won the Race To Woodhall Spa final in August, had a whirlwind final day, firing 41 points off his handicap of nine.
He came in with a total of 64 points, as did Pinnock, before 2024 England Captains final winner Sylvia Kempsell applied the pressure, along with Smith.
Kempsell, Camm and his playing partner Smith were all in contention to win the title but a strong 34 points in the Spalding Golf Club player’s second round was enough to see him amass 72 in total and lift the trophy.
Smith (handicap eight) came second on 67 points and Kempsell was third with 65.