Golfer Wins Millions

A keen golfer from Dundee had millions of reasons to shout "Four!" when he matched all six numbers in the Lotto draw on Saturday 4 August and won the entire jackpot worth £4,771,402. The winning numbers were 12, 23, 25, 26, 34 and 49.

Mark Page, who lives with his partner Carol and their children Lisa and Graham, bought his winning ticket from a local Co-op store, and unlike many lottery winners who only discover their good fortune a day or two after the event, Mark found out about his win on the same evening as the draw itself.

"We were watching TV on Saturday night when the adverts came on so I decided to check my numbers," Mark said. "I took my ticket and checked the numbers on Teletext. When I saw that we had all six, I didn't know what to do, so I looked at them again on Ceefax too! I couldn't believe it. To be honest I am still in shock. I can't wait to start my new life on the fairways and become a scratch golfer."

Mark works as a radio technician, and has lived in Scotland ever since he moved there when working for the RAF. After he had discovered that his ticket had won the jackpot, he kept it safe by placing it a vase on the mantelpiece. When the time came for him to be presented with his cheque for over £4.7 million, the event took place at the most appropriate venue for a golf enthusiast living in Scotland - at the prestigious St Andrews course.

Mark and Carol are now planning how to get the most out of their winnings. The couple will be taking care of their children and Mark will be buying an Audi RS4. Holidays to Hawaii and the Bahamas are also on the cards, as well as a secure retirement for Mark's parents.

"My parents, who live in Stafford, will be retiring soon and this win means they can enjoy a very happy retirement," Mark said. "I always said it would be great to win. To have won £4.7 million really is a dream come true."

9 August, 2007