AN autistic student is competing in the Macau Special Olympics Golf Masters 2016 in China.

Bobbie Wright, 21, from Widnes, is one of only three golfers selected to represent Great Britain at the prestigious event.

He is competing against 25 teams from 17 different countries over three days at the world famous Caesars Golf Course in Macau.

His dad, Robert is accompanying him as a special Olympic golf coach. The £3,000 trip to pay for their flights, food, kit and accommodation has been funded by the family.

“Bobbie is having an absolute ball of a time. He is absolutely thrilled,” said his proud mum Paula, of Dundalk Road.

“He is doing fantastically well. His confidence has come on in leaps and bounds.”

Riverside College student Bobbie only started playing golf in 2010.

Since then he has travelled all over the world competing in major tournaments.

“His handicap has come right down,” said Paula.

“He has done exceptionally well. He has played all over the world, in America, Hong Kong, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.”

Bobbie’s mum, dad and sister Bethany watched him win a gold medal in last year’s Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles.

He was competing with 7,000 athletes from 177 countries in front of 500,000 spectators.

Bobbie has already shared his skills and expertise with pupils at Ashley School where he used to study.

“He would love to teach and give golf lessons to children with disabilities,” added Paula.

“He has a good rapport and understands the way they communicate.”

Bobbie has already been selected to compete with 2,000 athletes in the Special Olympics Summer Games 2017 in Sheffield.