Matty Lamb secured the Coca-Cola PGA Assistants’ Championship title with a final score of 16-under-par at Farleigh Golf Club.
Mr Lamb, who has been a member of Hexham Golf Club since he was eight-years-old, won a £5,000 prize, a slot in the 2025 PGA Play-offs, and a yearly supply of Coca-Cola products.
After consistent rounds of 66, 70 and 64, Mr Lamb outperformed Alister Balcombe from Weston Super Mare Golf Club, who finished with a score of 11-under-par after rounds of 68, 69 and 68.
His victory places Mr Lamb in the line of legendary golfers like Peter Alliss, Tony Jacklin, and Barry Lane.
Mr Lamb’s victory came amidst fierce competition, particularly from Joshua Bristow from Queenwood Golf Club who impressively set a course record 10-under-par 62 on day two with nine birdies and an eagle.
Speaking after his win Mr Lamb said: "It feels really good - I was happy with my week, all week.
"I wanted to win when I came and I achieved my goal, so it feels good.
"8-under today out there was really good.
"I didn't expect it when I came here this morning with how windy it was, but I got off to a really good start.
"I was 5-under through 9, and then birdied 10 and 11 - then after that, I was quite far ahead, so I felt like I could play with a bit of freedom and enjoy it coming in."
He also said: "Winning the tournament is going to help my confidence and I've got a lot more events to play this season.
"It was my first time at Farleigh and hopefully it won't be my last - I'd love to come back and play, maybe on a calmer and sunnier day.
"Not only have the members made us feel really welcome, but I think they've saved me a few shots looking for a ball in the rough this week as well.
"So, I can't thank the club enough."
Ross Knights, national account manager for Sports and Leisure at Coca-Cola expressed the pride of the brand over the partnership saying: "This is a real honour for us at Coca-Cola.
"We've been sponsoring this tournament for 16 years now, so it's a long-standing partnership that we really value and are proud of as a business.
"Between Coca-Cola and The PGA, there's two fantastic brands there that we can bring together to drive some real initiatives and partnerships within golf - thank you to everyone who's participated in organising the tournament, from the PGA logistics team right through to the media - it's been a real team effort and a fantastic week as a partner."
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