LYME Regis' Zac Mudford claimed the Men's County Champion of Champions title after a dramatic sudden-death play-off at the National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa.
Mudford emerged victorious on the second extra hole of a tense three-way play-off to lift one of the most prestigious county titles in English amateur golf.
The west Dorset golfer finished the 36-hole championship tied on six-under-par alongside Hertfordshire's Rio Saigal and Lincolnshire's Sam Done.
Mudford and Saigal both posted rounds of 71 and 69.
Done produced a pair of 70s as the trio could not be separated after regulation play.
All three players safely negotiated the opening play-off hole with pars.
This sent the contest to a second extra hole.
It was there that Mudford delivered the decisive moment.
After missing the green with his approach shot, he demonstrated impressive composure around the putting surface to get up and down for a birdie.
Both of his rivals could only manage pars, handing the Dorset player a memorable victory.
Speaking after securing the title, Mudford said: "It means everything.
"It's the first big event I've ever won. There's some great names on the trophy, so it feels good."
The event formed part of the annual County Champion of Champions championships held on the renowned Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa over the weekend of September 12 and 13.
Mudford's success capped a thrilling men's championship.
The County Champion of Champions brings together county champions from across England to compete for a national title, making it one of the most respected events on the amateur golfing calendar.
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