NELSON'S Tony Flanagan will succeed Andy Samuels as the ELGA captain next year.

Burnley golfer Samuels said: "The job is given to someone who has contributed to East Lancashire golf over the years.

"Tony has always supported the ELGA team and obviously he is a very good golfer.

"The captain's position is usually reserved for the older, 40 plus, golfers, and I know Tony fits the bill because I went to his 40th last year!"