TAUNTON golfer Tom Sloman notched up his first win since turning professional back in September, ending up 15 under par in the Jamega Tour tournament at Surrey Downs earlier this week, writes Richard Walsh.

During the winter Sloman enjoyed success on the Middle East and North African (MENA) Tour, and was in seventh place with total earnings of $14k before it was called off because of the onset of coronavirus.

However, with the easing of lockdown, Sloman has been competing in the UK-based Jamega and Clutch Tour events, and on Tuesday his dedication was rewarded.

Sloman shot 63 and was tied for second place after the first round.

On Tuesday he maintained his good start and scored a seven-under 64 to end up with a two-shot lead over his nearest rival.

Sloman collects £3,500 from this win and currently occupies second place in the Jamega Tour Order of Merit.

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Somerset County Gazette:

YOUNG TALENT: Theo Lamey of Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club

TAUNTON & Pickeridge Golf Club hosted its Junior Open on Sunday, attracting more than 50 entrants from across the region.

At the end of a very hot but enjoyable event the winner of the boys open gross trophy was Archie Tolman, from Yeovil Golf Club; T&P golfer Kyle Miller was second and Sam Pepler third.

In boys 18-hole gross category 2, it was Thomas Hunt from Saunton Golf Club who was the overall net winner; second place went to Ben Thompson of Oake Manor, with Tyler Reeves third.

Boys 18-hole nett category 1 was won by Dylan John from Saltford, ahead of William Hunt (Saunton) and Dewi John (Saltford).

Home golfer Theo Lamey claimed boys 18-hole nett category 2, seeing off Rhys John (Saltford) and Finn Buckley (T&P).

The girls 18-hole gross competition was won by Megan Wilde from Isle of Wedmore; Emelia Pearce was second and Lucy Stevenson (T&P) was third.

The girls nine-hole title went to Ellie Wilde (Isle of Wedmore), with Kiera Middleton (Wells) in second.

The boys nine-hole trophy was lifted by Sonny Larcombe, from Cricket St Thomas, ahead of Theo Jones and Kieran Mackay (both T&P).