YOUNG Adam Birdseye could hardly believe it when he hit a hole-in-one, not because it was his first, but because it was his second in less than six months.

The shot every golfer strives for was hit at Hazlemere Golf Club's 11th green, the same hole the Little Kingshill player sunk his first hole-in-one last July.

Mum Maria told the BFP: "People at the golf club were amazed, they were saying they'd never got a hole-in-one, let alone two."

And the enormity of his achievement failed to put Birdseye off the rest off his round. He completed the course in 86.

The youngster, who plays off a handicap of 20, is coached by Hazlemere pro Paul Harrison who insists Birdseye has a bright future in golf.

"Adam started playing golf when he was ten and immediately showed a real apptitude and ability," Harrison said.

"He loves to play and his attitude is just right for a youngster playing golf, he's very enthusiatic and determined. I've got all the time in the world for him.

"As far as turning professional goes, he has a very promising future if he continues the way he is going now," Harrison added.

Birdseye's second hole-in-one came on a slightly shorter 11th hole than his previous success.

The first time he had gone straight from tee to hole, the par three was 156 yards long.

But because of winter rules the same hole was 145 yards when the youngster secured the second dream shot of his brief career.

Harrison added: "That particular hole is just about the right length for him at the moment."

Birdseye was introduced to the sport by his father and initially began by playing in the garden, but his obvious talent quickly outgrew that and he needed a bigger stage to practise on.

And when his mum started taking lessons at Hazlemere, the youngster decided to take the plunge and join the club.

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