Abi wins U16 Faldo title

Oxfordshire's Abi Laker booked herself a trip to China when she won the girls U16 title at the Faldo Series Europe Grand Final over the Faldo Course at the Lough Erne Resort, Northern Ireland.

The 16-year-old, who trains with EWGA's Super Birdies South Squad, won by a shot - and earns an invitation to play in the 2011 Faldo Series Asia Grand Final next March at Mission Hills, China.

Abi, whose plays at Burford, set up her win with a two-under par second round. It was sandwiched by a pair of 82s and she won by a shot from Chloe Ryan of Ireland.

The final day of the 2010 Faldo Series Europe Grand Final was completed when the assembled field watched Sir Nick Faldo, former Faldo Series winner Rory McIlroy, the touring professional at Lough Erne Resort, and the five age-group winners take part in a one-club challenge over the 17th and 18th holes. McIlroy also joined the six-time Major winner for the subsequent gala dinner and prize presentation.

Results
Girls' Under-16
234 - Abi Laker (Burford) 82-70-82
235 - Chloe Ryan (Ire) 78-77-80
238 - Sophie van Wijngaarden (Ned) 79-76-83
239 - Leslie Atkins (Sco) 84-77-78, Lauren Taylor (Woburn) 84-76-79

Full results can be found at www.nickfaldo.com.