Sixteen-year-old Welsh golf prodigy Dion Regan made a significant impact at the 28th Faldo Junior Tour European Grand Final on Thursday, securing two prestigious titles. Regan's exceptional performance saw him win both the Overall title and the Boy's Under-16 Division at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, solidifying his status as one of Europe's most promising young golfers.

Regan's impressive 54-hole total of seven-under-par 203, consisting of rounds of 65, 69, and 69, placed him at the top of the overall leaderboard, finishing ahead of a strong field. "I'm delighted with how the week unfolded," Regan said after his victory. "The conditions were tough, but I felt confident in my game. Winning both the overall title and the Under-16 division is incredible, and it makes all the hard work worthwhile."

This triumph is part of Regan's remarkable streak this year. In August 2024, he won the Faldo Series Wales title at Conwy Golf Club, further demonstrating his ability to excel in major competitions. Regan was tied with Viktor Kofod-Olsen (Emirates Golf Club, UAE) with 18 holes to play, but the Dane's final round 73 left him three over par for the round, settling for third place as Sadbhav Acharya (Nepal) overtook him with a final round of 69, finishing on 205 in second place.

Acharya also won the Boy's Under 21 Division, while the Girl's Under 21s was claimed by Isobel Kelly (Aberdovey Golf Club), who won by three shots from Michelle Bang (Aus). Shane Peacock, Director of Golf at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, praised the event: "We had a fantastic few days with Sir Nick Faldo and his excellent Faldo Series team. All the players enjoyed a 'once in a lifetime experience' with some great golf played and fun events connecting with Sir Nick, especially the Golf Clinic hosted by the six-time Major winner."

"Congratulations to Dion on his superb 54 holes of golf to take the overall title and to all the players for their hard work and perseverance throughout the week," Peacock added. "We look forward to welcoming this event back to Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in 2025 – we consider it a permanent fixture on our domestic calendar and part of the wider UAE golfing calendar."

There were 58 competitors from 19 nations competing this week, all aiming to be crowned the '28 Faldo Junior Tour European Grand Final Champion.' The event was a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) qualifying event supported by The R&A and sanctioned and supported by the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF). Partners of the Faldo Junior Tour include the DP World Tour, Challenge Tour, Ladies European Tour, LET Access Series, IMG Academy Junior World Championships, The Golf Foundation, and The Professional Golfers’ Association. Venue partners include Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, The Belfry, Laguna, and Brocket Hall Estate. Commercial partners were GOLFWAY, NIKE, and Trackman.

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