GEORGE DELIGHTED WITH PHENOMENAL YEAR

George has hailed this clay shooting season as his "best ever", explaining that he may find it difficult to replicate the success he has enjoyed this year in 2012.

George has been across the globe in 2011, winning gold medals in the USA, South Africa and New Zealand and claiming his nineteenth world title. The year has given him a tremendous amount of pride, but laid down a formiddable challenge for the future.

"I would have to say that in my view I've probably had my best season ever. For me it's been a phenomenal year," he said.

"I've won all over the world, starting in New Zeland and finishing up with a record score at the British Open. I think next year's going to be quite a difficult year. It's going to be hard to top it."

George is now focusing on game shooting, and he welcomes the change in pace from the competitive environment of clays to the more relaxed world of game.

"They're very different disciplines. One is a competition and the other is pleasure. We don't go into game shooting in a competition environment, it's a very pleasurable environment.

"That's how we run it and we run it for everybody to have a good day whether they hit or they miss. When I go clay shooting, I'm aiming to hit as many targets as I physically can."

George concluded by reflecting on the current shape of British clay shooting, explaning that he believes it's in a better condition than ever before.

"There seem to be a lot of people shooting at the moment. There was a big entry again for the British Open this year, which has been unheard of in recent times.

"I'm very positive about how shooting looks."