England Golf has confirmed its US-based Overseas Men’s & Women’s squads for the 2025/26 season – including Yorkshireman Jack Whaley.
There are 18 players included in the new squad – with eight players in the women’s squad and 10 in the men’s squad.
Jenny Henderson, England Golf’s performance manager (female golf), said: “With all players currently part of NCAA collegiate programmes, our support model for them is designed to be different from the traditional UK-based approach, with remote coaching forming a significant part of how we work with them throughout the year. This allows us to stay closely connected to their performance environment while they continue to benefit from world-class competition and facilities overseas.
“Throughout the summer period, we provide a structured programme of competitive and coaching opportunities, including access to performance-focused training camps, individual performance support, and targeted competitive opportunities to ensure they continue to develop in the highest-quality environments. This enables players to seamlessly transition between collegiate and international golf, while remaining fully aligned with our performance standards and expectations.”
Ben Gorvett, England Golf’s performance manager (male golf), added: “We have a strong relationship with a fantastic facility at Seminole Legacy through Florida State University, and the training camp during Thanksgiving recently was great for the players.
“Alongside the camps, we ensure we have consistent communication with our players and their coaches, and we look forward to welcoming them back in May ready for a competitive summer of golf.”
England Golf has helped several players onto their professional journeys in 2025 – with national squad players Lottie Woad, Dominic Clemons and Charlie Forster all enjoying success. Jessica Hall (Durham) and Oliver Smith (Essex), who were part of the England Golf Regional Squads, also turned professional.
Jenny added: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone involved in delivering the pathway for their commitment, expertise and continued contribution to the development of our athletes. We would also like to thank the players for their unwavering commitment to England, and for the pride and professionalism with which they have represented the Rose throughout their amateur careers. We wish them all the best for the next steps of their career, and look forward to watching their success continue to grow.”
Rotherham-based Jack, who is studying at Florida State University, won five times in the US in 2025 – including the NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship. He will be joined in the Men’s US/Overseas Squad – coached by Rob Watts – by:
Jack Bigham (Harpenden, Hertfordshire, Florida State University)
Seb Cave (Coxmoor, Nottinghamshire, University of North Carolina at Charlotte)
Matthew Dodd-Berry (Royal Liverpool, Cheshire, Louisiana State University)
Sam Easterbrook (Olton, Warwickshire, Purdue University)
Dan Hayes (Bramhall, Cheshire, Louisiana State University)
Zach Little (West Herts, Hertfordshire, University of Nevada Las Vegas)
Mark Stockdale (Woburn, BB&O, University of Arkansas at Little Rock)
Freddie Turnell (Burnham & Berrow, Somerset, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Tyler Weaver (Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Florida State University)
The Women’s US/Overseas Squad – coached by Yorkshire’s Steve Robinson – includes:
Sadie Adams (Royal Birkdale, Lancashire, University of Houston)
Sophia Fullbrook (The Melbourne, Hertfordshire, Florida State University)
Isla McDonald-O’Brien (Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Arizona State University)
Nellie Ong (Eaton, Norfolk, Ohio State University)
Patience Rhodes (Burnham & Berrow, Somerset, Arizona State University)
Matilde Santilli (Foxhills, Surrey, Ohio State University)
Amelia Wan (Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, Baylor University)
Davina Xanh (Burnham & Berrow, Somerset, California State University Fullerton)
