Leighton 'Boom Boom' Bennett returned to the winners' circle this past weekend at the JDC Advanced Tour winning the opening event with a superb display.
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Bennett faced fellow prospect, Luke Littler in the final with the duo producing a match befitting of their emerging talent.
A 96 average was hit by Bennett but a double wasn't to be as Connor Hopkins claimed Event Two by defeating Bennett in the semi's 5-4 before defeating Henry Coates 6-1.
The tour resumes with the next events on July 4 with 3-4 set to take place on the JDC Advanced Tour.
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