Award for Vickers

A golf professional who donated his kidney to save the life of a fellow pro will receive a national award at the BMW Championship at Wentworth on Sunday.

Fri, 26 May, 2006 - 19:40

A golf professional who donated his kidney to save the life of a fellow pro will receive a national award at the BMW Championship at Wentworth on Sunday.

Yorkshireman Gary Vickers came to the aid of his coach and former European Tour player Haydn Selby-Green, who will be present to see the Toby Sunderland trophy presented and Vickers given £1,000 for a charity of his choice.

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