HANNAH DARLING WINS THE ST RULE TROPHY

Scotland's Hannah Darling produced a stunning performance over the weekend to win the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews.

Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) carded rounds of 71, 76 and 71 to finish on -18 and win the St Rule Trophy by three shots from Clara Young (North Berwick). Lorna Mclymont (Milngavie) finished in 3rd place on -14.

17-year-old Darling, who will start at the University of South Carolina in August, matched the record 18-under 208 aggregate set by Hazel McGarvie two years ago in winning one of the most prestigious titles in women’s amateur golf.

Her performance confirmed her growing reputation as the rising star of Scottish golf and underlined her Curtis Cup credentials.

She adds her name to a distinguished list of top lady amateur golfers, many of whom have gone on to enjoy success on the Ladies European Tour, notably Annika Sorenstam and Catriona Matthew, since inception of the St Rule Trophy in 1984.