The Darland High School pupil, who beat off competition from a record number of 3,800 competitors to qualify for Scotland, just missed out on a podium finish with rounds of 77 and 75 over the famous 18-hole course.

Jamie, who plays at Wrexham Golf Club, finished a creditable sixth on the testing St Andrews fairways, but the 12-year-old is already dreaming of a golden future.

"I started playing four years ago in the garden and then my dad took me along to some golf lessons and I haven't stopped," he said. "It's the first time I've played at a Wee Wonders final and it's really exciting.

"I know quite a few of the boys from competitions we've played in so it's really fun to play with them here.

"It's such a famous place to play and I'm really looking forward to moving on to bigger and better things and doing even better."

Wee Wonders founder Alasdair Good – regarded as one of the world's best junior coaches, hailed the 106-strong field in Scotland and predicted Wrexham youngster Jamie could one day return to St Andrews as an Open champion.

"To get to play St Andrews is every golfers dream," he said. "It is miles away from the clubs that so many youngsters have joined and the places they have played so it's a great experience.

"In the years to come I'm sure we'll see Jamie lifting the Claret Jug and I'll be delighted they can say I got into golf playing the Wee Wonders."

SIMON EDWARDS was edged out after a dramatic four-man play-off in the
Leeds Cup at Cobble Hall.

The Clays Golf Club player posted rounds of 66, 68, and 65 to finish on a 199 total alongside Paul Eales, John Harrison, and eventual winner Scott Barber who clinched the title at the sixth extra hole.

PADESWOOD AND BUCKLEY'S Invitation Day attracted 182 players with Steve Vaughan and Keith Chidlow winning on 44 points, ahead of Wes Hayler and Paul Brocklehurst also with 44 points, and Dave and James Tapp on 43 points.

Roger and Carol Speed scored 42 points to win the Open Mixed Competition.

Darrell Williams and Chantelle Williams finished second on 41 points, while William Evans and Roz Wright carded 41 points for third spot.

Joss Nielson's Junior Captain's Day saw Liam Parry win with 61 points, from runner-up Danielle Jones on 56 points, and Ben Russell on 50 points.

HENLLE Seniors beat Hawarden 5 1/2 to 4 1/2.

Wednesday Night Nine Hole Competition: 1 Mark Williams 21pts; 2 Rob Smith 20pts; 3 Steve Nash 20pts.

Nine Hole Competition: 1 Mick Grahame 21 pts; 2 Rob Hughes 20pts; 3 Andy Hardy 20 pts.

Kelloggs Wrexham Trophy: 1 Ian Fort 80-21=59; 2 Mark Higginson 87-23=64; 3 Rob Huxley 84-20=64; Lowest gross Sam Litchfield 76, Tom Brown 76.

FLINT First Presidents Salver: 1 Brian Bagshaw 87-21-66; 2 Graham Moulton 81-14-67; 3 Paul Leddy 75-8-67.

HOLYWELL David Williams Trophy: Winner, Matthew Kendrick 43 points; Runner up, Les Brown 42 points; 3 Andy Jones 41 points.

Junior Captains Day: Winner, Lauren Stanfield; Runner up, Chris Pierce.

Junior Monthly Medal: Winner, Liam Reed; Runner up, Chris Pierce.

Open Mixed Foursomes: Winners, Gareth and Stephanie Jones 36 points (count back); Runners up, Bill and Jenny Jones 36 points; 3 John and Margaret Page 33 points.

CARDEN PARK August LGU Medal: 1 Ann Dawson 98-29=69; 2 Val Halliwell 101-27=74; 3 Denise Ashbridge 112-36=76.

Colin Raymond Salver: 1 Helen Harris 37pts; 2 Diane McCumesky 36pts; 3 Belinda Martin 34pts.

Club Championship (gross score over 2 rounds): 1 Sue Norman 186; 2 Judy Smith 193; 3 Anna James 194.

Club Nett Championship (2 rounds): 1 Belinda Martin 146; 2 Jo Pendry 149; 3 Sue Norman 151.

DENBIGH Walled Town's Trail Competition: 1 Denbigh 270 points; 2 Chester 228 points; 3 Beaumaris 224 points; 4 Caernarfon GC 204 points.

Individual Competition: 1 Tony Davies (Denbigh) 40 points; 2 Ted Wilding (Denbigh) 36 points; 3 David Duckworth (Caernarfon) 36 points.

Mixed Exchange Visit Competition: 1 Eifion Jones and Jean Batten Jones 43 points; 2 Trefor Jones and Christine Jones 41 points; 3 Gary Owen and Judy Owen 40 points.

Seniors Match: Denbigh Seniors 6 Maesdu Seniors 6.

Seniors Competition: 1 Alan Brewster 40 points; 2 John Raine 39 points; 3 George Evans 38 points.

County Juniors Championships: County Champion - Rhodri Fieldhouse (Wrexham GC) 70 gross; 2 Rhys Millington (Wrexham) 72 gross; 3 James Morgan (Wrexham) 74 gross.

Under 16 Champion: 1 Gari Jones (Ruthin/Pwllglas) 76 gross; 2 Mark Matthews (Denbigh) 78 gross; 3 Sam Higgins (Wrexham) 79 gross.

Under 14 Champion: 1 Jamie Lloyd (Wrexham) 84 gross; 2 Jack Cooledge (Ruthin/Pwllglas) 84 gross; 3 Morgan Darlington (Clays) 85 gross.

Best Nett: 1 Rhys Millington (Wrexham) 66 nett; 2 Mark Matthews (Denbigh) 66 nett; 3 Matthew Goodwin (Abergele) 67 nett.

Gents Mid-Week Medal Competition: 1 Robert Render 71-10-61; 2 Jonathan Bowcott 78-14-64; 3 Darren Foulkes 74- 9-65.

Seniors Match: Denbigh Seniors 9 Clay Golf Centre Seniors 3.

Monthly Medal Competition: 1 Don Walmsley 78-13-65; 2 Brynli Thomas 71- 6-65; 3 Mark Matthews 77-11-66.

Juniors Summer League Competition 18 Holes Competition: winner - Reece Hughes; runner-up - Mark Matthews.

Nine Hole Competition: Winner - Jake Hellon; runner-Up - Tom Green.

EATON Ladies Invitation Day – 1 Zee Bowler and Jean McIntyre (Chester) 45 pts; 2 Pauline Wilson and Joyce Tuomey (Royal Liverpool) 45 pts; 3 Mary Thorp and Gill McMahon (Royal Liverpool) 44.

Best Front Nine: Sheila John and Ann Mark (Vicars Cross) 23 pts; Best Back Nine: Irene Varley and Di Thomas (Prenton) 23 pts.

Mens Midweek Stableford – Division One: 1 Dave Dawrant 42 pts; 2 Christopher Dawrant 41 pts. Division Two: 1 Peter Roberts 36 pts; 2 Charles Robertson 35 pts. Division Three: 1 Bernard Carter 34; 2 Courtney Guest 34.

Mens Medal – Division One: 1 John Jones 81-14=67; 2 Simon Dangar 73-4=69. Division Two: 1 Steve Scoffield 82-16=66; 2 Ged McEnery 85-16=69.

Deas/Steggles – Mens :1 Laurence Kirby 40 pts; 2 Mike Coe 37 pts; 3 Mark Goodyer 37 pts.

Ladies: 1 Paula Hague 36 pts; 2 Denise Lamont 35 pts; 3 Pam Cadley 34 pts.

PLASSEY Oaks and Eyton Seniors Section played a Blind Five Competition which was won by Eric Dudley Smith with eight points.

The club section held a Ryder Cup Style Competition between Wales and The Rest of the World.

Wales, captained by vice-captain Martyn Lloyd, came out as eventual winners.

CHESTER Mens Medal 5B: K Jenkinson 66; S Britton 67; IN Smith 68.

Mens Silver Jubilee: Ming Diep 42 points; TR Owen 41 points; DR Kevan 41 points.

Sheila Huckerby Rose Bowl Mixed: D Dingsdale and J Chowen 41 points; A Gurney and L Dearnley 40 points; J Watson and Jo Huckerby 39 points.