England’s Girls’ & Boys’ team – featuring Longhirst Hall-based Charlotte Naughton – won the Home Internationals for the fourth consecutive time at Conwy in Wales.
In a tense final day against Scotland – where the winner of the match would be crowned champions – England edged the morning foursomes 4-3 before charging to a 9-5 win in the singles. The 13-8 victory was enough to be crowned Girls & Boys Home Internationals champions again, with England having won all four events since the combined tournament began in 2021.
Day one of the tournament saw England complete a comprehensive 14.5-6.5 win over hosts Wales thanks to some brilliant morning foursomes performances and a commanding victory across the singles.
Day two’s match with Ireland was a tighter affair, with the foursomes being tied before a strong showing in the singles, particularly from the boys, saw England win 8-6 and complete an 11.5-9.5 win.
On the final day, despite a strong start across the foursomes, Scotland battled back to level things. The tournament came down to the afternoon singles and it was the girls who were on top form to secure a 5-1 win, while the Boys were pipped 3.5-4.5.
The final day result meant the girls won all three of their matches to lift the title, while the boys also picked up the title despite losing to Scotland on the final day. The win is a sixth in a row for England Girls, while for the boys it is back to winning ways after Ireland’s victory in 2023 ended a run of seven wins in a row.
England Golf deputy performance director Stephen Burnett said: “It’s been a fantastic week from our youngsters in some difficult conditions at Conwy, but they should all be very proud of their outstanding efforts.”
England Golf women’s & girls’ assistant performance manager India Clyburn said: “The playing conditions have been tough all week with the wind and the course being so narrow, so accurate tee shots were needed. We knew what we needed to do this afternoon to win, and we’re just proud of the team for sticking in there and not giving up. It tops off a great year for the girls’ programme.”
Meanwhile, England’s Women’s team – including Jess Baker and Rosie Belsham – won the women’s Home Internationals title in Scotland, though the combined men’s and women’s team were pipped to the overall title by Ireland.
For full results from the Boys’ and Girls’ Home Internationals, click here.
For full results from the Women’s & Men’s Home Internationals, click here.
