SHERGO TAKES FALDO TITLE

Shergo Al Kurdi has beaten of a host of top young golfers to land the Faldo Series England Midlands Championship event at Trentham Golf Club.

The youngster carded a final round 70 (two-under) to win his age category and provide a timely reminder that he is in top form going into the U16 Italian Championship, where he will be the first ever Jordanian taking part.

“It was tough three days of competition,” said Shergo. “I had a difficult start, but I bounced back on the final day to win. I couldn't be happier.”