Horsey a pupil of putting coach, Phil Kenyon, finished 2nd at the recent Maybank Malaysian Open at the Saujana Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur.

Rounds of  71, 68, 69, 64 for a total of 16 under par earnt David a 2nd place  finish and a career best cheque of 103,000 Euro. His final round was particularly impressive, covering the back nine 29 strokes, to push the winner Antony Kang (USA) all the way.

He said: “I am pleased - I would have certainly taken that score at the start of the day but then there is a little bit of disappointment not to win having gone so close. I am very pleased with how I have applied myself."