Exciting young prospect Elijah Gibbons has added another major title to his collection after victory at the US Kids British Championship.

The 11-year-old, who plays out of Prince's Golf Club, overcame atrocious weather and a strong international field to claim the Boys’ 11 title at The Vale Resort in Wales, becoming British champion for the second time in three years.

With winds gusting up to 40mph, driving rain and saturated fairways, the two-day championship proved a stern test.

Gibbons, from Eastry, began his first round in impressive style, sitting just one-over-par through 12 holes before disaster at the 13th, where a wayward drive found a lake and resulted in a triple bogey.

But he showed maturity beyond his years to produce a superb response. Four consecutive pars followed before a birdie at the final hole secured an opening-round 75 - just one stroke behind the leaders.

Starting the final round in the last group, birdies at the par-five second and fourth holes saw him race to two-under-par and establish a two-shot lead.

Despite the relentless wind and rain, he maintained his advantage. A further birdie at the 17th extended his lead to three shots heading down the final hole, where a powerful drive and perfectly-judged wedge left him with a comfortable two-putt par to complete a four-shot victory.

The win marks another significant milestone for Gibbons, who first picked up a club as a toddler. He has been a Prince’s member since he was four.

Already a two-time World Junior Golf champion, having won world titles in Portugal in 2023 and again in 2025, he also claimed the British Championship in 2024 and has enjoyed further success against the world’s best young golfers across Europe and the United States.

Now playing off an impressive 5 handicap, his development has been guided by dad Sam and close family friend Ben Capper.

Sam thinks his growing mental strength has been just as crucial as his golfing ability.

He said: “We’re incredibly proud of Elijah winning another British title, but what impressed me most was the way he handled himself throughout the championship.

“The conditions were incredibly difficult and, after the set-back on the 13th in the first round, he showed just how much he’s matured. He stayed calm, trusted his game and played some fantastic golf.

“To see all his hard work rewarded with another British Championship means the world to us.”