AFTER the torrential rain in 2014 that reduced the Cheshire Boys Championships to a single round they were blessed with great weather and a terrifically conditioned and presented course for the 2015 event.

It was always going to be a close affair with the depth in talent in the 60-strong field and so it proved to be as it went to the final hole in round two before the new champion emerged.

The first 18 holes was led in by Bromborough's scratch player Rob Cull with a two-under-par 70 giving him the edge over Jeremiah Hayes (Prestbury) 72, and Rhys Nevin-Wharton (Sandiway) 73.

Then Cull's playing partner Lewis George (Delamere Forest), the 2013 champion and Cheshire Boys Captain, and Rhys Nevin-Wharton began to apply pressure along with Ringway's Josh Curtis who had crucial birdies on the ninth and 12th holes helping to take him to a fine final return of level par.

Cull chipped in for a vital birdie two on the par three 12th hole but it was still nip and tuck going into the final hole.

Cull had a slender one-shot advantage over George and Curtis but put in a great second shot on the par five 18th hole that finished on the back of the green.

George's second shot was wide off the green but he made a solid chip to give him a birdie chance.

Then Cull showed nerves of steel as he holed the 45-foot putt for an eagle three to finish three clear of George, who finished with a par five for a level par score and beat Curtis with a better back nine for the runners-up berth.

Rob Cull will now represent Cheshire in the national finals at Woodhall Spa in September.

The winner of the best nett prize was Styal youngster Will Lucas with 139 and his Styal team mates Jacob Oakley and Will Dodds were also in the top ten players showing the rich vein of talent at their club.

Cheshire President John Roberts thanked all at Delamere Forest for their great help as they continue to host the event in real style, the many county officials for their great work in setting up the day and to all players for their skill and sporting excellence during play.