Corey Sheppard has won the 43rd Hills Wiltshire Professionals’ Golf Championship in a dramatic play-off.
The High Post Golf Club player defeated reigning champion Ben Amor at Marlborough Golf Club on July 9.
Sheppard and Amor were tied at nine under par after the 36-hole contest.
A two-hole play-off decided the winner, with Sheppard securing the £1,200 prize.
Reflecting on his victory, Sheppard said: "It’s a really special feeling.
"There have been a few years where things haven’t quite gone my way in this championship, so to finally lift the trophy means a lot.
"It’s brilliant to bring another Hills Wiltshire Professionals’ Championship win back to High Post Golf Club."
Mike Hill, chairman of The Hills Group, said: "Many congratulations to Corey Sheppard on a superb win, in what were very hot and testing conditions.
"His performance throughout the day, and especially in the play-off, was a credit to him.
"I would also like to offer our commiserations to Ben Amor, who came so close to retaining the title, after winning the previous three championships.
"It was a fine contest between two talented young golfers."
Special mention was given to five-time winner Graham Laing, who finished fifth and shot a superb 69 in the afternoon.
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