FINNISH GIRL WINS AT FAIRHAVEN TROPHIES JUNIOR TOURNAMENT

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From Fairhaven GC secretary and organiser Bob Thompson

Played in glorious sunshine, which was much enjoyed by players and large galleries, Iida Nikka from Finland triumphed in the Fairhaven Trophies Girls Championship at the Lancashire venue of Lytham St Anne's this afternoon.

Iida completed a back nine of 2 under to post a great round of 73, against the par of 75, to post the early clubhouse lead.

Third round leader, Olivia Winning, started her final round poorly, reaching the turn in 3 over, but showed great spirit in fighting back finishing the back 9 in 3 under par, for a level par round of 75.

Despite her birdie at the last she failed catch Iida’s total of 298 (2 under par) by a shot, finishing on a four round total of 299 ( 1 under par).

Iida becomes the first overseas winner of this great international championship for U18 boys and girls.

Full scores to follow