England Golf has named its four-player side for the European Young Masters at Parador de El Saler in Spain from 23-25 July.
Mariella Buchanan, George Cooper, Georgia Richardson and Alfie Turner will represent England, who go in search of a first victory since 2017.
The competition, which began in 1995, has seen 30 editions to date, of which Spain is the most decorated team (with eight titles).
Janet Melville will be Team Captain while John Watson is Team Coach, as England look to emulate the successes of 2013 and 2017.
In those winning years, Bradley Moore won the individual boys’ event (2013) and Lily May Humphreys triumphed in the girls’ event (2017).
Last year, England Golf Girls’ Squad star Ellie Lichtenhein won the girls’ title, with Annabel Peaford winning in 2024. England Golf Men’s Squad star Ben Bolton was boys’ champion in 2023. Other past English winners include Ben Parker (boys - 2003) and Caitlin Whitehead (girls – 2018).
Can any of our England youngsters join an illustrious list of winners, including Sergio Garcia (1995), Carlota Ciganda (2004) and Matteo Manassero (2007)? Find out more about the players below.
Mariella Buchanan, Bristol & Clifton (Gloucestershire)
The competition, which began in 1995, has seen 30 editions to date, of which Spain is the most decorated team (with eight titles).
Janet Melville will be Team Captain while John Watson is Team Coach, as England look to emulate the successes of 2013 and 2017.
In those winning years, Bradley Moore won the individual boys’ event (2013) and Lily May Humphreys triumphed in the girls’ event (2017).
Last year, England Golf Girls’ Squad star Ellie Lichtenhein won the girls’ title, with Annabel Peaford winning in 2024. England Golf Men’s Squad star Ben Bolton was boys’ champion in 2023. Other past English winners include Ben Parker (boys - 2003) and Caitlin Whitehead (girls – 2018).
Can any of our England youngsters join an illustrious list of winners, including Sergio Garcia (1995), Carlota Ciganda (2004) and Matteo Manassero (2007)? Find out more about the players below.
Mariella Buchanan, Bristol & Clifton (Gloucestershire)
- Tied-7th at 2026 English U18 Amateur Championship (Mixed), being the top female at the event
- 2nd at 2025 Junior European Open with Sky Sports
- 2nd at 2025 Rock Golf League European Championship
- 3rd at 2025 Scottish Girls' U16 Open Championship
- 5th at 2025 West of England Open Amateur Match Play
- Top-10 finishes at 2025 English Girls' Stroke Play Championship, Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open, Northampton Tigress, Fairhaven Trophy and World Junior Golf Championship
- 4th at the 2024 32nd Junior European Open with Sky Sports
- 3rd at the 2024 Triple A European Masters and 6th at the 2024 Triple A Championship
- Winner of 2024 Bronte Law Junior Series (Delamere Forest), and 3rd at Cumberwell Park event
George Cooper, Doncaster (Yorkshire)
- 2nd at 2025 Junior European Open with Sky Sports
- 2nd at 2025 Rock Golf League European Championship
- 3rd at 2025 Scottish Girls' U16 Open Championship
- 5th at 2025 West of England Open Amateur Match Play
- Top-10 finishes at 2025 English Girls' Stroke Play Championship, Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open, Northampton Tigress, Fairhaven Trophy and World Junior Golf Championship
- 4th at the 2024 32nd Junior European Open with Sky Sports
- 3rd at the 2024 Triple A European Masters and 6th at the 2024 Triple A Championship
- Winner of 2024 Bronte Law Junior Series (Delamere Forest), and 3rd at Cumberwell Park event
George Cooper, Doncaster (Yorkshire)
- Tied-2nd at 2026 Peter McEvoy Trophy
- 3rd at 2026 French International U18 (Trophee Michel Carlhian)
- Tied-3rd at 2026 English U18 Amateur Championship (Mixed)
- 4th at 2026 Welsh Open Youths (Mixed)
- Tied-5th at 2026 Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters
- Tied-6th at 2025 North of England U16
Georgia Richardson, Stoneham (Hampshire)
- 3rd at 2026 French International U18 (Trophee Michel Carlhian)
- Tied-3rd at 2026 English U18 Amateur Championship (Mixed)
- 4th at 2026 Welsh Open Youths (Mixed)
- Tied-5th at 2026 Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters
- Tied-6th at 2025 North of England U16
Georgia Richardson, Stoneham (Hampshire)
- Tied-4th at 2026 Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters
- Tied-7th at 2026 Fairhaven Trophy
- 10th at 2026 Midlands U16 Girls Amateur Stroke Play Championship
Alfie Turner, Trentham (Staffordshire)
- Tied-7th at 2026 Fairhaven Trophy
- 10th at 2026 Midlands U16 Girls Amateur Stroke Play Championship
Alfie Turner, Trentham (Staffordshire)
- 1st at 2026 World WAGR Series #1 (Robert Rock)
- Tied-1st at 2026 Boys' County Championship
- 2nd at 2025 North of England U14 Junior Stroke Play
- Tied-2nd at 2025 Reid Trophy and Belgian International U14 Golf Championship
- Tied 3rd at 2025 Scottish U14 Mixed Open Championship
- 3rd at 2025 Midlands Champion of Champions (Final)
- Top-10 finishes at 2026 English Under 18 Amateur Championship (Mixed), Peter McEvoy Trophy
- Tied-1st at 2026 Boys' County Championship
- 2nd at 2025 North of England U14 Junior Stroke Play
- Tied-2nd at 2025 Reid Trophy and Belgian International U14 Golf Championship
- Tied 3rd at 2025 Scottish U14 Mixed Open Championship
- 3rd at 2025 Midlands Champion of Champions (Final)
- Top-10 finishes at 2026 English Under 18 Amateur Championship (Mixed), Peter McEvoy Trophy
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