In a display of burgeoning talent and rich tradition, England Golf has unveiled their squads for the 2024 Women’s and Men’s Home Internationals, as well as the Girls’ and Boys’ Home Internationals.
The Women’s and Men’s events will be staged at the storied Murcar Links in Scotland from August 7-9, while the Girls’ and Boys’ competitions are set to ignite the fairways of Conwy Golf Club in Wales from August 6-8.
The Defending Champions
With an unbroken record since the inception of these combined events—England’s grip on the Girls’ and Boys’ Home Internationals has been firm since 2021, and they have dominated the Women’s and Men’s Home Internationals since 2022.
As they prepare to defend their titles, let’s delve into the talented individuals set to represent England.
Ben Gorvett, England Golf Performance Manager, Shared His Insights “We’ve had a successful couple of months on the whole, with three teams medalling in the European Team Championships, accompanied by a team and individual medal at the European Young Masters and strong representation in the St Andrews Trophy last week.
We are aiming to continue on this trajectory against talented opposition at Murcar Links and Conwy in August.”
Meet the England Girls Squad
Sadie Adams (Royal Birkdale, Lancashire) Adams, the Fairhaven Trophy and Irish Girls’ Amateur Open Champion, was instrumental in England’s victory at the 2024 European Girls’ Team Championship. She also represented GB&I at the 2023 Junior Vagliano Trophy.
Lauren Crump (Hill Valley, Shropshire) Crump clinched the English Girls’ Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship and enjoyed a top-five finish at the Welsh Women’s Open Stroke Play Championship.
Ellie Lichtenhein (Buckinghamshire) Lichtenhein finished as runner-up at the English Girls’ Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship and the Scottish Girls’ U16 Open, showcasing her consistency and skill.
Charlotte Naughton (Longhirst Hall, Northumberland) Naughton secured second place at the Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship and played a pivotal role in England’s bronze win at the European Young Masters.
Annabel Peaford (Walton Heath, Surrey) Peaford triumphed at the European Young Masters with an impressive -20 score and shattered the Sunningdale course record, highlighting her formidable talent.
Matilde Santilli (Foxhills, Surrey) Santilli, the co-winner of the Critchley Astor Salver, has been a consistent performer, contributing to England’s European Girls’ Team Championship victory.
Amelia Wan (Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire) Wan’s top-five finish at the European Cup of Nations in Spain and her role in the 2024 European Girls’ Team Championship underscore her competitive edge.
England Women’s Squad Line-Up
Jess Baker (Northumberland) The 2022 Women’s Amateur Champion, Baker has already secured three top-10 finishes in 2024.
Rosie Belsham (Whitley Bay, Northumberland) Belsham has a string of collegiate victories in the USA and represented GB&I in the Vagliano Trophy.
Lily Hirst (Huddersfield, Yorkshire) Hirst, the English Women’s Open Stroke Play Champion, has notched multiple top-10 finishes in the USA.
Isla McDonald-O’Brien (Shrewsbury, Shropshire) McDonald-O’Brien has a wealth of top-10 finishes and was a gold medalist at the European Girls’ Team Championship.
Nellie Ong (Eaton, Norfolk) Ong, the Welsh Women’s Open Stroke Play Champion, has represented England in the European Ladies Team Championship.
Patience Rhodes (Burnham & Berrow, Somerset) Rhodes, the 2023 St Rule Trophy winner, helped Europe clinch the Patsy Hankins Trophy.
Lottie Woad (Farnham, Surrey) Woad made history by winning the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and becoming the first English female World No.1 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.
England Boys’ Bright Stars
Ben Bolton (Enville, Staffordshire) Bolton, the European Young Masters Champion, helped England secure silver at the European Team Championship.
Lewy Hayward (Marlborough, Wiltshire) Hayward impressed with a top-five finish at the Carris Trophy and represented Wiltshire at the Boys’ County Finals.
Monty Holcombe (Walton Heath, Surrey) Holcombe’s third-place finish at the Carris Trophy and representation of GB&I in the Jacques Leglise Trophy highlight his potential.
Oscar Lent (Walton Heath, Surrey) Lent, the Robert Rock Junior Golf Tour European Masters winner, has been a key player in Surrey’s Boys’ County Finals win.
Sam Marshall (Elton Furze, Cambridgeshire) Marshall, the World Junior Golf Championship winner, has consistently finished in the top 10.
Charlie Rusbridge (Colne Valley, Essex) Rusbridge, the English U18 Amateur Champion, contributed significantly to England’s bronze at the European Young Masters.
Brandon Skidmore (Cotswold Hills, Gloucestershire) Skidmore’s joint-course record at Ormskirk and victory at the Lagonda Trophy highlight his prowess.
Henry Styles (Romford, Essex) Styles, the Sir Henry Cooper Championships winner, has been a reliable top-10 finisher.
Drew Sykes (Goodwood, Sussex) Sykes, with multiple top-10 finishes, was part of England’s victorious Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals team.
England Men’s Elite
Seb Cave (Coxmoor, Nottinghamshire) Cave, the St Andrews Links Trophy winner, represented GB&I in the St Andrews Trophy.
Dominic Clemons (Gog Magog, Cambridgeshire) Clemons, who led the qualifier at Burnham & Berrow, won the Scottish Men’s Open Championship by an astonishing 17 shots.
Matthew Dodd-Berry (Royal Liverpool, Cheshire) Dodd-Berry, the SoCon Men’s Golf Champion, was integral to England’s European Team Championship squad.
Charlie Forster (Basingstoke, Hampshire) Forster, with four top-10 finishes in 2024, represented GB&I in the St Andrews Trophy.
Daniel Hayes (Bramhall, Cheshire) Hayes, the Carris Trophy winner, has represented England in numerous international events.
Josh Hill (Trump Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Hill, with a top-10 finish at the St Andrews Links Trophy, has represented GB&I in the Jacques Leglise Trophy.
Will Hopkins (Belton Park, Lincolnshire) Hopkins, the Lytham Trophy winner, was unbeaten for Lincolnshire at the Men’s County Finals.
Tom Osborne (Lindrick, Yorkshire) Osborne, who reached the last 16 of The R&A Amateur Championship, secured a top-10 finish at the Brabazon Trophy.
Harley Smith (The Rayleigh, Essex) Smith, with a second-place finish at the St Andrews Links Trophy, has been a consistent top-10 performer.
Ready for the Challenge
With a blend of seasoned champions and rising stars, England’s squads are poised to shine at Murcar Links and Conwy Golf Club.
The stage is set for an epic showdown, as these talented golfers look to continue their legacy of dominance.
