PLANT IS ALL SET TO TURN PRO

ALFIE PLANT announced plans to turn professional after being confirmed as The Open’s silver medal winner. The 25-year-old Brit (below) knew the prize for the top amateur at Royal Birkdale was his after making the cut on Friday, but he needed to complete all 72 holes to officially secure the gong. He did so in six over par after shooting 73 in his final round. ‘I’ll be turning pro in September,’ he revealed.