Mello, competing in the senior boys category for those aged 15-17, finished six shots clear of second-placed Ted Terceira (77) while Matthew Durrant placed third on 78.

Anthony Smith topped the field in the 13-14 age group with a two-over-par score of 56 which included three consecutive birdies on holes seven, eight and nine at Southampton Princess. Aaron James finished two strokes back with Steven Roy a further shot back on 59, edging out Sergio Edness on retrogression.

Alex Harlington carded 24 to take first place among the novices, who played five holes at Riddell's Bay. Tariqah Walikraam was second on 25 and Nathan Swan third on 29.