Find out about the six winners of England Golf’s 2025 Order of Merit (OOM), after all enjoying stellar years.
England Boys - Toby Peters (Thorpe Hall, Essex)
England Boys - Toby Peters (Thorpe Hall, Essex)
Toby Peters won the 2025 Peter McEvoy Trophy at Copt Heath, while also enjoying a 3rd-place finish at the English U18 Championship at Farnham and a 5th-place finish at the Lagonda Trophy.
The 18-year-old also picked up top-10 finishes at the Fairhaven Trophy and Berkshire Trophy, while also coming 3rd in the Essex County Championship.
Toby represented GB&I in the Jacques Leglise Trophy, and represented England at the Boys’ & Girls’ Home Internationals (champions) and European Boys’ Team Championship in 2025.
He admitted: “It means a lot to me and showed to me that the hard work I put in over the winter last year paid off over the course of the year, eventually landing me as the winner of the England Golf Order of Merit.
“My standout moments were definitely winning the Peter McEvoy Trophy, that was a great feeling to start the year off so well. Also to represent England at the European Boys’ Team Championship and Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals was a dream come true. Finally, to end my summer representing GB&I at the Jacques Leglise Trophy really topped off a brilliant year.
“In 2026, I’m hoping to get another win under my belt and continue to take steps in the right direction as I progress. I’d also like to represent England again at some point next year.
“I’d just like to thank all my team who helped me throughout this year and to continue with me on the journey.”
England Girls - Charlotte Naughton (Longhirst Hall, Northumberland)
The 18-year-old also picked up top-10 finishes at the Fairhaven Trophy and Berkshire Trophy, while also coming 3rd in the Essex County Championship.
Toby represented GB&I in the Jacques Leglise Trophy, and represented England at the Boys’ & Girls’ Home Internationals (champions) and European Boys’ Team Championship in 2025.
He admitted: “It means a lot to me and showed to me that the hard work I put in over the winter last year paid off over the course of the year, eventually landing me as the winner of the England Golf Order of Merit.
“My standout moments were definitely winning the Peter McEvoy Trophy, that was a great feeling to start the year off so well. Also to represent England at the European Boys’ Team Championship and Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals was a dream come true. Finally, to end my summer representing GB&I at the Jacques Leglise Trophy really topped off a brilliant year.
“In 2026, I’m hoping to get another win under my belt and continue to take steps in the right direction as I progress. I’d also like to represent England again at some point next year.
“I’d just like to thank all my team who helped me throughout this year and to continue with me on the journey.”
England Girls - Charlotte Naughton (Longhirst Hall, Northumberland)
Charlotte Naughton enjoyed a tremendous year, winning both the World Junior Girls Golf Championship in Canada, and also being the first Englishperson to win the German Girls’ Amateur.
She finished runner-up in The R&A Girls’ Amateur Championship, and also at the St Rule Trophy, where she picked up the Lawson Trophy for being the leading under-18 two years in succession.
The 17-year-old also enjoyed top-10 finishes at the French U21 International (Esmond Trophy), Scottish Girls’ Open, and Spanish International Ladies.
On the team front, Charlotte represented Europe in the 2025 Junior Ryder Cup and helped England win the Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals. She also represented her country at the European Girls’ Team Championship, as well as helping England beat Spain in their biennial international match.
She said: “It feels really special to win the OOM. It’s my first time winning it and it’s a great achievement as I’m competing against very high-level golfers.
“Being crowned 2025 Junior World Champion was a highlight of my year. The support I received from England Golf and my teammates Lauren Crump and Ellie Lichtenhein made memories that will last a lifetime.
“Representing Europe in the Junior Ryder Cup was also a massive highlight as my focus and goal for 2025 was to earn a spot in the European team.
“It would be a dream come true to be selected to represent GB&I in the Curtis Cup in 2026 and I’d also like to continue to represent England at an international level. Another target is to continue being consistent and pick up some titles in 2026, and lastly to perform well and enjoy my first LPGA event - the CPKC Women’s Open - before heading off to the University of Alabama.”
England Men - Eliot Baker (Tiverton, Devon)
She finished runner-up in The R&A Girls’ Amateur Championship, and also at the St Rule Trophy, where she picked up the Lawson Trophy for being the leading under-18 two years in succession.
The 17-year-old also enjoyed top-10 finishes at the French U21 International (Esmond Trophy), Scottish Girls’ Open, and Spanish International Ladies.
On the team front, Charlotte represented Europe in the 2025 Junior Ryder Cup and helped England win the Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals. She also represented her country at the European Girls’ Team Championship, as well as helping England beat Spain in their biennial international match.
She said: “It feels really special to win the OOM. It’s my first time winning it and it’s a great achievement as I’m competing against very high-level golfers.
“Being crowned 2025 Junior World Champion was a highlight of my year. The support I received from England Golf and my teammates Lauren Crump and Ellie Lichtenhein made memories that will last a lifetime.
“Representing Europe in the Junior Ryder Cup was also a massive highlight as my focus and goal for 2025 was to earn a spot in the European team.
“It would be a dream come true to be selected to represent GB&I in the Curtis Cup in 2026 and I’d also like to continue to represent England at an international level. Another target is to continue being consistent and pick up some titles in 2026, and lastly to perform well and enjoy my first LPGA event - the CPKC Women’s Open - before heading off to the University of Alabama.”
England Men - Eliot Baker (Tiverton, Devon)
Eliot Baker has enjoyed a tremendous year winning both the Portuguese Amateur and Scottish Men’s Open Championship.
He also finished 3rd in the Brabazon Trophy, alongside a top-10 finish at the Spanish Amateur, and an impressive 11th-place finish at the World Amateur Team Championship (Eisenhower Trophy) – where he helped England win the bronze medal.
On the team front, Baker represented GB&I in the Walker Cup and St Andrews Trophy, and helped England win the Women’s & Men’s Home Internationals, European Cup of Nations in Sotogrande, and the annual Octagonal Match in Spain.
The 22-year-old played a key role as England won the bronze medal at the European Amateur Team Championship, and was part of the team which beat Spain in their biennial international match.
He said: “It means a lot to win the OOM, I think it’s something that rewards consistency throughout the season which is something I’m always striving to have more of.
“I was fortunate enough to have a lot of highlights from the 2025 season, individually with winning both the Portuguese and Scottish Amateur championships, as well as representing England in all six events this year and having a lot of success in that, with bringing home four trophies and two bronze medals. Another highlight was winning the St Andrews Trophy as part of the GB&I team while winning 3.5 out of 4 points.
“The main standout moment would be having the honour to represent GB&I in the Walker Cup at such an iconic venue in Cypress Point.“My ambitions for 2026 would be to add another win to the resume and keep up my consistency from this year. I’d also like to qualify for a major championship, while my main ambition is to play my way onto the GB&I Walker Cup team at Lahinch in September.”
England Women - Lucy Jamieson (Heswall, Cheshire)
He also finished 3rd in the Brabazon Trophy, alongside a top-10 finish at the Spanish Amateur, and an impressive 11th-place finish at the World Amateur Team Championship (Eisenhower Trophy) – where he helped England win the bronze medal.
On the team front, Baker represented GB&I in the Walker Cup and St Andrews Trophy, and helped England win the Women’s & Men’s Home Internationals, European Cup of Nations in Sotogrande, and the annual Octagonal Match in Spain.
The 22-year-old played a key role as England won the bronze medal at the European Amateur Team Championship, and was part of the team which beat Spain in their biennial international match.
He said: “It means a lot to win the OOM, I think it’s something that rewards consistency throughout the season which is something I’m always striving to have more of.
“I was fortunate enough to have a lot of highlights from the 2025 season, individually with winning both the Portuguese and Scottish Amateur championships, as well as representing England in all six events this year and having a lot of success in that, with bringing home four trophies and two bronze medals. Another highlight was winning the St Andrews Trophy as part of the GB&I team while winning 3.5 out of 4 points.
“The main standout moment would be having the honour to represent GB&I in the Walker Cup at such an iconic venue in Cypress Point.“My ambitions for 2026 would be to add another win to the resume and keep up my consistency from this year. I’d also like to qualify for a major championship, while my main ambition is to play my way onto the GB&I Walker Cup team at Lahinch in September.”
England Women - Lucy Jamieson (Heswall, Cheshire)
Lucy Jamieson won the 2025 English Women’s Amateur at Royal Liverpool, and The R&A Student Tour Series in Portugal.
The 25-year-old enjoyed a 3rd-place finish at the Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open and The R&A Student Tour Series – Final, along with a 2nd-place finish at The R&A Student Tour Series in Spain.
Lucy said: “Winning the England Golf Order of Merit 2025 makes me very proud. It has strengthened my belief in what I am capable of, and it has shown that all the work I put in throughout the year has truly paid off.
“2025 turned out to be a brilliant year overall. It began with my first hole-in-one and continued with graduating from the University of St Andrews with my chemistry degree. But the standout moment was winning the English Amateur at Royal Liverpool.
“Growing up on the Wirral, the chance to win at Hoylake felt almost unreal. The support I received throughout the week was incredible, and sharing the moment of the final putt with all my family is something I will treasure forever. It made the whole journey, from all childhood rounds to that final day, feel complete.
“Now that I am in working life, things are naturally a bit different heading into this winter. Even so, I still plan to prepare properly for the events in the spring and summer, and I hope to build on everything I achieved in 2025.”
England Senior Men - John Kennedy (Consett & District, Durham)
The 25-year-old enjoyed a 3rd-place finish at the Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open and The R&A Student Tour Series – Final, along with a 2nd-place finish at The R&A Student Tour Series in Spain.
Lucy said: “Winning the England Golf Order of Merit 2025 makes me very proud. It has strengthened my belief in what I am capable of, and it has shown that all the work I put in throughout the year has truly paid off.
“2025 turned out to be a brilliant year overall. It began with my first hole-in-one and continued with graduating from the University of St Andrews with my chemistry degree. But the standout moment was winning the English Amateur at Royal Liverpool.
“Growing up on the Wirral, the chance to win at Hoylake felt almost unreal. The support I received throughout the week was incredible, and sharing the moment of the final putt with all my family is something I will treasure forever. It made the whole journey, from all childhood rounds to that final day, feel complete.
“Now that I am in working life, things are naturally a bit different heading into this winter. Even so, I still plan to prepare properly for the events in the spring and summer, and I hope to build on everything I achieved in 2025.”
England Senior Men - John Kennedy (Consett & District, Durham)
John Kennedy enjoyed a remarkable 2025 with wins at The R&A Senior Amateur Championship and the Scottish Senior Men’s Open. His victories earned him an exemption into the professional ISPS Handa Senior Open event in the USA, playing alongside some of the game’s legends, and also the US Senior Amateur, where he finished tied-33rd.
On the team front, the 56-year-old represented England in the Senior Women’s & Men’s Home Internationals and also at the European Senior Men’s Team Championship in Austria.
He said: “Winning the OOM was something that I didn't think would be possible as I'm still working and therefore can only play in a few events each year. Winning it is a fantastic feeling especially as I know how good the people are who play in the events. I'm very proud to have finished the year on top of the OOM.
“There have been so many standout moments. Winning the Scottish, with my brother on the bag and a few of my England teammates standing behind the 18th green to cheer me on, was very special. I didn't think anything could beat that feeling until I managed to win the British Senior Amateur with my partner, Louise, on the bag. Louise was more nervous than me and when we eventually walked off the 18th hole as champions, just being able to share that moment with Louise, was very special.
“My target for 2026 remains exactly the same as 2025, to try to make the England team for the end of the season. Representing England has always been my ambition and making the team this year is one thing I'm extremely proud of, and that will remain my ambition for as long as I keep playing.
“I've loved getting to know all the England Squad members, they’re a great bunch of people who are so supportive of everyone involved with the squad. England team success in 2026 would be the icing on the cake.”
England Senior Women - Emma Brown (Malton & Norton, Yorkshire)
On the team front, the 56-year-old represented England in the Senior Women’s & Men’s Home Internationals and also at the European Senior Men’s Team Championship in Austria.
He said: “Winning the OOM was something that I didn't think would be possible as I'm still working and therefore can only play in a few events each year. Winning it is a fantastic feeling especially as I know how good the people are who play in the events. I'm very proud to have finished the year on top of the OOM.
“There have been so many standout moments. Winning the Scottish, with my brother on the bag and a few of my England teammates standing behind the 18th green to cheer me on, was very special. I didn't think anything could beat that feeling until I managed to win the British Senior Amateur with my partner, Louise, on the bag. Louise was more nervous than me and when we eventually walked off the 18th hole as champions, just being able to share that moment with Louise, was very special.
“My target for 2026 remains exactly the same as 2025, to try to make the England team for the end of the season. Representing England has always been my ambition and making the team this year is one thing I'm extremely proud of, and that will remain my ambition for as long as I keep playing.
“I've loved getting to know all the England Squad members, they’re a great bunch of people who are so supportive of everyone involved with the squad. England team success in 2026 would be the icing on the cake.”
England Senior Women - Emma Brown (Malton & Norton, Yorkshire)
Emma Brown was the winner of the English Senior Women’s Order of Merit, thanks to a 3rd-place finish at The R&A Women’s Senior Amateur Championship.
Emma, 54, was pipped in the semi-finals of the English Senior Women’s Amateur, in what was another impressive year for the Yorkshire golfer.
Brown said: “I was delighted to win the Order of Merit this year. I only played two of the events but did okay in the English Senior Women’s Amateur Championship at the Nottinghamshire and then finished 3rd in the British Senior Amateur at Walton Heath which took me to the top of the OOM!
“I’ve struggled at the end of the season with a knee injury and very disappointingly had to miss the England team events. I’m certainly now looking forward to getting back out enjoying my golf in 2026.”
Emma, 54, was pipped in the semi-finals of the English Senior Women’s Amateur, in what was another impressive year for the Yorkshire golfer.
Brown said: “I was delighted to win the Order of Merit this year. I only played two of the events but did okay in the English Senior Women’s Amateur Championship at the Nottinghamshire and then finished 3rd in the British Senior Amateur at Walton Heath which took me to the top of the OOM!
“I’ve struggled at the end of the season with a knee injury and very disappointingly had to miss the England team events. I’m certainly now looking forward to getting back out enjoying my golf in 2026.”
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Tom Vale, Press & Media Manager
Tel: 07912 240850
Email: tom.vale@englandgolf.org
www.englandgolf.org