Liverpool's golfing prodigy has yet again putted her way to glory by retaining her European title.
Eloise Healey, 12, from Childwall, competed against hundreds of young golfers from around the globe at the prestigious U.S Kids Golf European Championship.
And the hotly-tipped youngster from the Blue Coat school blew away the field to retain her title for a third year running.
Not only did she come out top of the pile in the battle of the 12-year-olds but she won the overall competition for all ages.
Eloise said: "I'm so happy to win the overall competition.
"I had to play some of my best golf and it was a hard week against some of the best players around the world.
"It's great to come back and retain my title and I'll be back next year to hopefully do the same again."
The Liverpool youngster played through three rounds to take the individual title before competing in a Ryder Cup style matchplay competition on the Friday with Europe taking on the Rest of the World.
Eloise and her partner contributed to a resounding European victory to continue her winning streak for the week.
And proud mum Helle Healey was delighted with the young starlet's success.
Helle said: "I'm so happy for Eloise.
"She was so focussed and determined and played some of the best golf I have seen her play.
"The field was really strong this year and there were a lot of good golfers from South America competing.
A member of Lee Park Golf Club, Eloise first picked up a golf club when she was seven and under the watchful eye of club pro Chris Crowder has established herself as one of top young golfers in the world.
She added: "Eloise is a natural player but it's important to keep her feet on the ground.
"She used to watch golf on the television with her dad and one day asked if she could give it a go.
"As soon as she picked up a club she hasn't looked back."
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