Horsey hits form

David Horsey provided more evidence of his growing reputation as one of the country’s most exciting young players when he carved out a three-under-par 68 for a five-way share of the first round lead in Lytham Trophy at Royal Lytham and St Annes.

The 20-year-old from Macclesfield continued in much the same vein as last weekend when he won the West of England Championship at Royal North Devon a few days after his victory in the Southport and Ainsdale Bowl.