England Golf girls’ squad member Charlotte Naughton became the first English winner of the German Girls’ International Amateur Championship at Golf Club Bad Saarow.
Charlotte, who is based at Longhist Hall, shot rounds of 70, 72 and 73 for a five under-par total to win by two shots ahead of her nearest competitor – Spain’s Angela Revuelta.
Charlotte, who was the only English player in the field, said: “I’m very proud to have won the German Amateur Championship. I have worked very hard at my game and my fitness coming into this event. It’s amazing to win such a big event with a jam-packed European field.
“I had two great practice rounds, and I feel I managed the challenging course well. My course management and mapping certainly helped me. I was confident with my game going into the event and after a three under-par opening round I was positive with my gameplan and my performance going into the next two rounds.
“Going into the final round with a two-shot lead, my mindset was to concentrate on my own game and stay patient to post a good score.
“The German Girls Championship was my fourth international event this season and I feel I’ve gained more experience and knowledge each time. This win will give me confidence for the rest of the season and I’m very proud that all my hard work with the help of the England Golf team and my coach, Paul Fiddes, has paid off. I feel honoured to have won such a prestigious tournament and I’m really thankful to England Golf and my sister Zara for all their help and support this week.”
