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The Shropshire child prodigy who shocked the world
Aaron Rai is the first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy in over a century. The unconventional golfer's individual flare was apparent even at just five years old. After graduating from plastic clubs, Aaron cut his teeth playing golf for Shropshire and Herefordshire County.
Club junior organiser, Charles Seabright, told BBC Radio Shropshire's Clare Ashford, Aaron was always remarkable.
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