MAX Holford, from Cotswold Hills Golf Club in Cheltenham, won the Thornbury Junior Open with a gross 74 in blustery conditions on the Marlwood course at the Thornbury Golf Centre.

Meghan Hopkins from Shifnal GC in Shropshire, posted 79 to win the girls’ gross prize with 36-handicapper Grace Levett from The Kendleshire carding a remarkable 59 to win the best nett.

Richard Hiscock, president of Thornbury Rotary Club, who co-sponsored the event, was at the event to watch the young talent take to the tees.

The popular annual competition attracted 75 young golfers from more than twenty clubs.