A young girl described as a 'golfing prodigy' is already being tipped for England honours after winning competitions against players years older than her.

Emily Taylor is just 10 and has only been playing golf for two years.

But she has been selected for one-to-one training by the English Golf Association after being talent spotted at Charnock Richard Golf Club where she is a member.

Emily, who attends St Joseph's Primary School, Cedar Road, Chorley, picked up a high profile trophy earlier this year when she won the Lancashire Ladies County Golf Association Junior Championship.

Emily triumphed despite having to compete with girls up to two years her senior as the cup was for under-12s.

She also finished runner-up in the association's Millennium Cup last year when she was nine.

Emily said: "Now it's the summer holidays I've been playing four rounds a week and I feel like I'm getting better all the time.

"It felt really good to win the tournament and I'm pleased to be working with the England coach."

Emily's mum, Carol, said: "It all started when her older brother Matthew started playing golf a couple of years ago and Emily said she would like to try too.

"They had some lessons at Euxton driving range and then started playing full rounds at Charnock Richard. It just seemed to come so naturally to her.

"The England coaches now give her training sessions at Clitheroe Golf Club and it has improved her game and she reached the elite squad. She just loves being on the golf course."

Emily is also supported by her grandad Cyril, who takes her to the course and acts as caddy and buggy driver. Her brother Matthew, 12, is also progressing well, playing in adult competitions.

Lee Taylor, director of golf at Charnock Richard Golf Club, said: "We are incredibly proud of her at the club, she certainly is a prodigy.

"All the members look after her and I'm sure if she carries on in the same way she will get to the top of the game. It's good to see a youngster come into the game and show such enthusiasm and talent."