An amateur golfer from Richmond is chasing his dreams after conquering the regional qualifiers for a place in the finals in August.

Josh Maguire, 26, from Fulwell Gold Club, will go on to compete at the national final of Bridgestone’s Chase Your Dream trophy, run in partnership with England Golf, on August 15, in Lincolnshire.

The sport star triumphed at the annual regional qualifiers, at Sonning Golf Club, on June 18, with a handicap of 2.5 and net score of 68 shots.

The golfer said: “I played very solid golf at Sonning and even conquered a tough dog leg on the eleventh hole.

“I’ve never played Sonning before this tournament, so I’m happy that I’ve qualified for the next round.

The winner of the finals will be crowned ‘England’s Golf’s male Handicap Golfer of the Year’ and the top nine players in the field will play in the pro-am of the Bridgestone Challenge, the English leg of the Challenge Tour, at Luton Hoo, on September 6.

“I’ve played Woodhall Spa a couple of times but I don’t have great memories from there. It’s such a tough course,” added the former Loughborough student.

“But I’m sure I can conquer my nerves and I’m hoping I can qualify for the Bridgestone Challenge but golf can change very quickly.”

The most successful of these teams will go on to the pro-am of the British Masters, supported by Sky Sports, at Close House in Northumberland, on September 27, playing with a star of the European Tour.

Mr Maguire said: “I’m just enjoying the tournament at the moment, it’s very friendly and a really positive experience for amateur golfers across the UK.”

The Bridgestone Chase your Dream Trophy is open to members of England Golf’s 1,900 affiliated clubs and features separate competitions for men and women.

Bridgestone’s consumer sales and marketing director Farrell Dolan said: “We congratulate Josh for getting so far in the competition and wish him all the very best for the next round.”

“Stories like this are what brings the Chase Your Dream Trophy to life and we will be wishing his all the best up at Woodhall Spa.”

For more information about Bridgestone and its Chase Your Dream concept, visit www.nomatterwhat.uk.com