Top young talents selected for England squads

Lancashire came out on top in the winner takes all clash with Gloucestershire on the final day of Men’s County Finals to once again be crowned champions of England.

The Young Ambassadors used their recent appearance in the Junior Zone at the BMW PGA Championship to confirm the latest winners of the Hero’s Handshake Award.

Rob Watts has been appointed to the role of national men’s lead coach at England Golf after enjoying six years of outstanding success with the boys’ squad.

Moor Hall trio Daniel Bardsley, Rob Bardsley and John Paul Banbury came storming back to win the English Champion Club and have now targeted similar success when they face Europe's best next month.

Essex survived a nervy final day to emerge as deserved winners of the English Women’s County Finals with an impressive 100% record.

The finals of the English County Champion of Champions took place at the National Golf Centre, Woodhall Spa over the weekend and produced three quality winners.

Leicestershire and Rutland claimed a historic first win at the English Boys’ County Finals after a day of drama at Furness Golf Club in Cumbria.

Italy’s Alessia Nobilio today birdied the third extra hole in a play-off with Denmark’s Christina Thouber to win the English Women’s Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship.

Women and Girls Golf Week – now in its fifth year - has been praised for once again shining a light on the amazing opportunities available to females of all ages and backgrounds looking to play or forge a career in the sport.