YOUNGSTER George Gifford returned to action by winning a winter golf trophy at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club.

Gifford had been out of action for two months following an injury, saw off tough competition to walk away with the trophy.

Playing off a handicap of seven, he shot four over gross to record 39 points.

"It's amazing what a clear head and focused mind does.

"I played some good golf and hope to kick on over the rest of the winter season."

The weekend event saw some fantastic golf being played amid poor weather conditions with Stu Humphries shooting five over gross on the first day to record 37 points and take the overnight lead.

Better conditions greeted the players on day two with Simon Eades making the most of it.

Having suffered a poor front nine score of 13 points he put that behind him by comfortably tackling the back nine, taking 24 points to finish on 37.

The ever-consistent Rob Winnall also continued his fine golf form this winter with 38 points to take second place.

The event wouldn't have been possible at all had it not been for the hard work of the club's greenkeepers who helped prepare the course for play despite the heavy rain in the run-up to the tournament.