Holly Clyburn runner-up in China

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England’s Holly Clyburn shot the low score of the final round to share second place in the girls’ Under-21 event at the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Mission Hills in China.

Holly, the English girls’ champion from Woodhall Spa, had a one-over 73 in rain and dull conditions. It also moved her up the leaderboard in the overall girls’ competition, in which she finished third.

Afterwards she said: “I am very happy with my finish in this tournament. It was a tough few days and it was a tough field as well. I have really enjoyed this week, it’s been a good experience playing in Asia - and it is a lot different from Europe and England!”

Holly, pictured by Cal Carson Golf Agency, is a long hitter, but even she found the Faldo course demanding at 6,577 yards – and in the wind.

“There were some par-4s I couldn’t reach in two shots into the wind – but being a long hitter did help with making pars.”

She began the event with a 78,when her driving was not at its best, but she soon found form and improved throughout the tournament, adding a second round 75 and signing off with 73. She gave herself plenty of chances in the final round but some putts refused to drop – although she did manage two birdies in the last three holes.

Holly, an England international, claimed her place in this event when she won the girls’ title at the Faldo Series Grand Final in Brazil last autumn. Brogan Townend (Pleasington) won the Under-16 title and also took part in the China tournament, finishing 12th in her age group.
Lyndsey Hewison

Press & PR Officer