A JUNIOR at Allendale has already taken his first steps into emulating his father’s golfing success.

For Haydn Rutherford, the son of multiple club champion and course record holder Richie, beat all the adults at Allendale to win his first senior individual title – at the age of just 11!

The Whitfield Primary School pupil won the Shield Trophy as he came in at 3up, finishing ahead of playing partners Geoff Edwards (2up) and Neil Forsyth (1up). Richie said: “We are very proud parents because golf is something Haydn enjoys doing, and he has the potential to do well as he is a very good player.”