The Welsh Open Girls event at Pontins Sand Bay delivered an exciting showcase of emerging talent, with Paige Pauling producing a dominant performance to secure the 2025 title. The young star showed her class throughout the day, closing out the tournament with a flawless 4–0 victory over Yazmine Ruck-Havard in the final.
Pauling was in top form from start to finish, averaging 77.08 in the final, combining consistent scoring and clinical finishing to take the title without dropping a single leg. Ruck-Havard, who averaged 60.24, battled hard but was unable to find a way through Pauling’s relentless pressure.
The semi-finals earlier in the day saw Pauling defeat Taylor Field 3–0 with a 67.30 average, while Ruck-Havard overcame Olivia Heaton 3–0, averaging 62.63 against Heaton’s 57.65.
For Olivia, it was an especially memorable performance. Competing in her first WDF world-ranked event, she advanced from her group in second place behind eventual champion Paige Pauling to secure a spot in the semi-finals — a result that underlines her potential as a rising talent in the sport.
Match Results:
Final: Paige Pauling 4–0 Yazmine Ruck-Havard (77.08 – 60.24)
Semi-final: Yazmine Ruck-Havard 3–0 Olivia Heaton (62.63 – 57.65)
Semi-final: Paige Pauling 3–0 Taylor Field (67.30 – 57.95)
Paige Pauling’s victory at Pontins Sand Bay reinforces her status as one of the brightest young players in the game, with a composed and polished display that impressed both the live crowd and viewers watching from home.
