Portelli’s perfect day

Glen Portelli (Old Fold Manor) shot a bogey-free round of 64 to land the Hendon Pro-Am by three shots.

Portelli was the first player out and revelled in perfect conditions, building a score of six-under par.

The first of his birdies arrived at the opening hole and he was four-under through eight.

Portelli was rock solid on the back nine, picking up strokes on the 12th and 14th on his way to setting a clubhouse target that no one could get near.

Mark Talbott (Thorpe Hall) secured second spot on his own, thanks to a 67.

Aaron Cox (Elsenham Golf & Leisure) and Luke Goddard (Hendon) were a further stroke back to share third place.