Six players have been named in England Golf’s 2026/27 Girls’ National Squad.
Selina Bartarya, Mariella Buchanan, Ava Gadsby, Daisy Lee, Millie Marsh and Georgia Richardson will all represent the Rose over the next 12 months.
The sextet will receive comprehensive coaching, training support, and competitive guidance, as they look to take the next steps in their fledgling careers.
England Golf Women’s Performance Manager, Jenny Henderson, said: “We are delighted to welcome this talented group of players into the England Golf National Girls' Squad for the 2026/27 coaching year. Selection reflects not only their performances and achievements to date, but also the commitment, determination, and potential they have demonstrated both on and off the course.
"This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for a group of ambitious young players. Being part of the National Girls' Squad provides an invaluable opportunity to challenge themselves, learn from our world-class coaching and support team, and develop within a high-performance environment alongside some of the country's most promising young golfers.
"As a squad, we want to create a culture that encourages players to dream big, work hard, and embrace a mentality of continuous improvement. Our aim is not only to help them become successful golfers, but also confident, resilient young people who are equipped to thrive in the demands of high-performance sport and beyond. We are passionate about helping each individual reach their potential while also creating a culture where players can grow, collaborate, and inspire one another.
"We are incredibly excited about the potential within this group and look forward to seeing what they can achieve over the coming year. I would also like to recognise the vital contribution of parents, coaches, clubs, counties, and support networks who have helped these players reach this stage. Together, we are proud to welcome the squad and look forward to helping them take the next steps towards competing and succeeding on the national and international stage."
Find out more about the players below.
Selina Bartarya, Royal Blackheath (Kent)
- Helped England U16s beat Scotland in annual international match
- Won the Bronte Law Junior Series at Edgbaston
- 2nd at 2026 Scottish Girls’ U16 Championship, Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters, North of England U16s, and Midlands U16 Girls Stroke Play
- Tied-3rd at 2026 Flogas Irish Girls’ Open and English Girls’ U16 Stroke Play
- Top-10 finishes at 2026 Comboy Scratch and Bronte Law Junior Series – Farnham
Mariella Buchanan, Bristol & Clifton (Gloucestershire)
- Won the 2026 English Girls’ County Champion of Champions
- Helped England win the 2026 Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals and represented England at European Young Masters
- Represented England v Spain U16s
- Represented GB&I in 2026 Junior Vagliano Trophy
- 2nd-place at 2025 World WAGR Series La Manga (Robert Rock)
- Top-10 finish at 2026 English U18 Mixed Championship and Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open
Ava Gadsby, East Herts (Hertfordshire)
- Represented England U16s as they beat Scotland in 2026 match
- Won the 2026 Frilford Heath Scratch
- Tied-2nd finish at 2026 Comboy Scratch
- 3rd at 2026 North of England U16s
- Top-5 finishes at 2026 Fairhaven Trophy, 2025 Faldo Junior Tour (The Shire), and 2025 GJG Tour Final
- Top-10 finishes at 2025 European Winter Series #4 Toro Tour (Spain), and 2026 GJG Season Kick Off (Spain)
Daisy Lee, Lancaster (Lancashire)
- Winner of the 2026 Fairhaven Trophy
- Helped England win silver at 2026 European Girls' Team Championship
- Part of England team which won the 2026 Girls' & Boys Home Internationals, picking up 4 points from 6
- Part of the England U16 team which beat Scotland in 2025
- 2nd-place finish at 2025 English Girls’ Open Stroke Play Championship and top-5 finish in 2026 event
- 2nd-place at 2025 Flogas Irish Girls’ Championship, finishing as the leading U16 player
- 3rd-place finish at 2025 English Girls’ U16 Championship
- Top-10 finishes at 2025 Scottish Girls’ U16 Championship, Fairhaven Trophy and Midlands U16 Girls’ Stroke Play Championship
- Top-10 finishes at 2025 Global Junior Golf Portuguese Juniors International, Lisboa Junior Games, and #weareglobaljuniorgolf Open (all Portugal)
Millie Marsh, Sherwood Forest (Nottinghamshire)
- Represented England v Spain U16s
- Helped England U16s beat Scotland in annual international match
- 2nd at 2026 Midland U21 Girls’ Championship and 2025 Midlands Champion of Champions
- 3rd at 2026 World WAGR Series #1 (Robert Rock) in Spain
- Tied-4th at 2026 Scottish Girls’ U16 Championship
- Top-5 finish at 2026 Formby Leveret
Georgia Richardson, Stoneham (Hampshire)
- Represented England at 2026 European Young Masters
- Helped England win the 2026 Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals
- Runner up at the 2026 Northampton Tigress
- Winner of the inaugural Bronte Law Junior Series Order of Merit
- Top-5 finishes at 2026 Scottish Girls’ U16 Championship and Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters
- Top-10 finishes at 2026 North of England U16s, Fairhaven Trophy and Midlands U16 Girls’ Stroke Play
The sextet will receive comprehensive coaching, training support, and competitive guidance, as they look to take the next steps in their fledgling careers.
England Golf Women’s Performance Manager, Jenny Henderson, said: “We are delighted to welcome this talented group of players into the England Golf National Girls' Squad for the 2026/27 coaching year. Selection reflects not only their performances and achievements to date, but also the commitment, determination, and potential they have demonstrated both on and off the course.
"This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for a group of ambitious young players. Being part of the National Girls' Squad provides an invaluable opportunity to challenge themselves, learn from our world-class coaching and support team, and develop within a high-performance environment alongside some of the country's most promising young golfers.
"As a squad, we want to create a culture that encourages players to dream big, work hard, and embrace a mentality of continuous improvement. Our aim is not only to help them become successful golfers, but also confident, resilient young people who are equipped to thrive in the demands of high-performance sport and beyond. We are passionate about helping each individual reach their potential while also creating a culture where players can grow, collaborate, and inspire one another.
"We are incredibly excited about the potential within this group and look forward to seeing what they can achieve over the coming year. I would also like to recognise the vital contribution of parents, coaches, clubs, counties, and support networks who have helped these players reach this stage. Together, we are proud to welcome the squad and look forward to helping them take the next steps towards competing and succeeding on the national and international stage."
Find out more about the players below.
Selina Bartarya, Royal Blackheath (Kent)
- Helped England U16s beat Scotland in annual international match
- Won the Bronte Law Junior Series at Edgbaston
- 2nd at 2026 Scottish Girls’ U16 Championship, Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters, North of England U16s, and Midlands U16 Girls Stroke Play
- Tied-3rd at 2026 Flogas Irish Girls’ Open and English Girls’ U16 Stroke Play
- Top-10 finishes at 2026 Comboy Scratch and Bronte Law Junior Series – Farnham
Mariella Buchanan, Bristol & Clifton (Gloucestershire)
- Won the 2026 English Girls’ County Champion of Champions
- Helped England win the 2026 Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals and represented England at European Young Masters
- Represented England v Spain U16s
- Represented GB&I in 2026 Junior Vagliano Trophy
- 2nd-place at 2025 World WAGR Series La Manga (Robert Rock)
- Top-10 finish at 2026 English U18 Mixed Championship and Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open
Ava Gadsby, East Herts (Hertfordshire)
- Represented England U16s as they beat Scotland in 2026 match
- Won the 2026 Frilford Heath Scratch
- Tied-2nd finish at 2026 Comboy Scratch
- 3rd at 2026 North of England U16s
- Top-5 finishes at 2026 Fairhaven Trophy, 2025 Faldo Junior Tour (The Shire), and 2025 GJG Tour Final
- Top-10 finishes at 2025 European Winter Series #4 Toro Tour (Spain), and 2026 GJG Season Kick Off (Spain)
Daisy Lee, Lancaster (Lancashire)
- Winner of the 2026 Fairhaven Trophy
- Helped England win silver at 2026 European Girls' Team Championship
- Part of England team which won the 2026 Girls' & Boys Home Internationals, picking up 4 points from 6
- Part of the England U16 team which beat Scotland in 2025
- 2nd-place finish at 2025 English Girls’ Open Stroke Play Championship and top-5 finish in 2026 event
- 2nd-place at 2025 Flogas Irish Girls’ Championship, finishing as the leading U16 player
- 3rd-place finish at 2025 English Girls’ U16 Championship
- Top-10 finishes at 2025 Scottish Girls’ U16 Championship, Fairhaven Trophy and Midlands U16 Girls’ Stroke Play Championship
- Top-10 finishes at 2025 Global Junior Golf Portuguese Juniors International, Lisboa Junior Games, and #weareglobaljuniorgolf Open (all Portugal)
Millie Marsh, Sherwood Forest (Nottinghamshire)
- Represented England v Spain U16s
- Helped England U16s beat Scotland in annual international match
- 2nd at 2026 Midland U21 Girls’ Championship and 2025 Midlands Champion of Champions
- 3rd at 2026 World WAGR Series #1 (Robert Rock) in Spain
- Tied-4th at 2026 Scottish Girls’ U16 Championship
- Top-5 finish at 2026 Formby Leveret
Georgia Richardson, Stoneham (Hampshire)
- Represented England at 2026 European Young Masters
- Helped England win the 2026 Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals
- Runner up at the 2026 Northampton Tigress
- Winner of the inaugural Bronte Law Junior Series Order of Merit
- Top-5 finishes at 2026 Scottish Girls’ U16 Championship and Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters
- Top-10 finishes at 2026 North of England U16s, Fairhaven Trophy and Midlands U16 Girls’ Stroke Play
Contact details:
Tom Vale, Press & Media Manager
Tel: 07912 240850
Email: tom.vale@englandgolf.org
www.englandgolf.org
Tom Vale, Press & Media Manager
Tel: 07912 240850
Email: tom.vale@englandgolf.org
www.englandgolf.org