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The governing body for amateur golf in England - we're dedicated to growing the game of golf and our work benefits our clubs and players.
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
Joined November 2009
🤝 @modestgolf- owned by musician and golf enthusiast @NiallOfficial, backing the stars of the future at the English Under 18 Championship. @ContentLivegolf will also be streaming live coverage @woodhallspagolf. 🇺🇦 #EGStandswithUkraine 🇺🇦.Donate here -
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We believe golf is part of the solution. ✅ Covid-secure.✅ Socially distanced.✅ In the open-air.✅ Healthy pursuit.✅ Open to all. Read more:
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We're delighted to have @modestgolf owner and golf enthusiast @NiallOfficial on board to help support the #EnglishU18 Championship. The musician is passionate about backing junior golf and is committed to taking the game to new levels. Read more:
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Golf is back on Wednesday 2 December. more details to follow
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Our CEO has written an open letter to all golfers following yesterday's announcement from the Prime Minister. Read here:
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A debate on the petition to exempt golf courses from the list of venues required to close due to Covid-19 will be heard in parliament on Monday 23 November.
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Following the Prime Minister’s update relating to the adjustment of lockdown from Monday 1 June, we will seek to confirm the status of three and fourball play by morning.
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England Golf is today pleased to confirm that threeball and fourball play can re-commence from Monday 1 June. Read the full statement including updated guidance on competitions, tee intervals and coaching here:
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Full statement in response from the UK golf bodies to the Prime Minister's statement earlier this evening: .
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England Golf Chief Executive Jeremy Tomlinson has publicly shared this letter, written to the Prime Minister, in advance of the government's assessment of the road to recovery from the current Covid-19 national lockdown:.
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The Government has provided clarification on outdoor recreation and rules on social distancing in England. These will affect how golf can be played from Wednesday 13 May and, in particular, the configuration of groupings on a golf course. Full statement:
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England Golf CEO Jeremy Tomlinson has signed a letter from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Golf to Prime Minister urging a rethink on course closures. Read it here:
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Following the PM’s statement of last night, we're lobbying govt today in order to publish the best operational guidance for clubs & golfers ahead of Wed’s return to play. We'll communicate guidance after our discussions as soon as practical. We appreciate your current patience.
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The govt maintains its science first approach in decision-making so @ParliamentGolf updated its COVID paper to include greater evidence to make the case for golf's early return. Letters have been sent to the Prime Minister & Chief Medical Officers. More:
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England Golf and fellow industry members in the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf have welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement today (23 November) that golf clubs and other facilities in England may reopen from 2 December. Read the full statement:
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“The fairytale continues!” 💫 . After a 3&2 victory this morning over Richard Cheetham followed by another 3&2 victory over William Hopkins, 59-year-old Paul Wharton is through to the quarter-finals of the English Men’s Amteur Championship! 💪. Watch his reaction here👇
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⛳ Our partnership with @modestgolf enabled us to promote a brand new tournament to a huge audience!. #TogetherInGolf
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🚨 HOLE IN ONE ALERT 🚨 .You could not have dreamed it better for @EdSandison at @styalgolf .After seven weeks off the course, Ed stepped up and. ⛳ 1st hole.🏌️ 1st shot.↔️ 176 yards.🎯 Straight in.🥇 1st ever hole in one.Welcome back to golf #PlaySafeStaySafe.@BBCNWT
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1️⃣ day to go! . On the eve of golf's return, we'd like to wish everyone all the best for tomorrow. especially for that first tee shot! 😄. Remember the 'Play Safe, Stay Safe' guidance, take plenty of spare balls and have fun! ⛳. #BackToGolf - for the game we love ❤️
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From this morning golf can return in England in fourballs from outside your household. The spotlight is once again on us to lead social distancing practices out of this lockdown. It's on us all. #PlaySafeStaySafe . Full guidelines:
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We're proud to sign a joint New Year's resolution to ensure sport is at the heart of the nation's recovery from Covid-19 in 2021. We intend to harness the power of sport to help deliver physical and mental health benefits to all our participants. Find out more #SaveOurSports
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Following on from the Prime Minister’s statement tonight (23 March), golf clubs, courses and facilities in England must now close. Read the full statement here:
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Further clarification is being sought from government relating to the opening of professional shops and driving ranges as well as the carrying out of club fitting and coaching sessions.
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Ahead of the resumption of golf in England on 2 Dec we have updated the guidance for clubs and members in line with government restrictions. Further details and FAQs can be found on our website:
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Update following the Prime Minister’s statement of 31 October:.
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🥹 Just two England legends teeing it up at the @Chevron_Golf this week!. Good luck @HullCharley & @LottieWoad! 🏴. It's a first major for Lottie who qualified following victory in the @anwagolf 👏. #TheChevronChampionship #RespectInGolf #TogetherInGolf
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When one of your golfing heroes - @TommyFleetwood1 - sends you a congratulatory message. Well done again @Conorgough4 on winning our Performance of the Year Award! #EGAwards2019
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Last week’s announcement that golf will return from 29 March has meant we can turn our attention to welcoming golfers back to courses. Working closely with partners across the sport, we have updated our ‘Play Safe, Stay Safe’ framework. Full guidance:
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🏆 CURTIS CUP WINNERS 2024! . Our England stars Lottie Woad, Patience Rhodes & Mimi Rhodes! 🏴 . #RespectInGolf #TogetherInGolf
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Fabulous win for @HullCharley - her first victory on #LPGA tour. What a day for English golf, a winning double with @MattFitz94.
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"Continue to make our voices heard" is the message from our CEO Jeremy Tomlinson today. As support for golf courses to re-open continues to grow look toward your own vital role in championing our sport by reaching out to your MP. Read the full letter:
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😮 𝗪𝗢𝗪. The chances of two holes-in-one in a round are 67 million to one. 12-year-old Alec Roberts did just that @TheMendipGolf when he hit a perfect tee shot on the par-3 8th hole and repeated the feat on the par-3 12th! 👏. #FeelGoodFriday. 🇺🇦 #EGStandswithUkraine 🇺🇦
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It is with a feeling of deep regret that we must now inform all affiliated golf clubs and driving ranges that they should prepare to close from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December 2020. Full statement:
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We're so proud to announce that our Performance Director @nigeledwards68 has been named as the #TeamGB golf team leader for #Tokyo2020 Read more: 🥇👏
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UPDATE: For security and essential maintenance purposes, greenkeeping staff can still attend work. Clubs, courses and facilities must remain closed to the public. Full statement:
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS! 🏆🏴. The England women's team take home the European trophy in remarkable style as they defeat Sweden 5-2 to win the @EGA_golf Ladies’ Team Championship!. Congratulations! A fantastic achievement! 👏. Read the full report:
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Golf courses and facilities in England must close with immediate effect in line with new UK government Covid-19 guidance and regulations. Full statement:
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UPDATE: Golf in Tier 4 locations. APPGG welcomes decision to keep courses open and offers guidance on play, retail, coaching and travel. Full statement here:
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Hear from our CEO Jeremy Tomlinson speaking yesterday with BBC News' Dan Roan on the latest government decision:.
“There was no collaboration. it’s a real shame”. The chief executive of .@EnglandGolf @JeremyTomlins17 tells @OllyFoster @BBCNews the government’s decision to shut down golf courses (despite them staying open in Scotland) was “an opportunity missed” .#Sportday
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England Golf and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf have released the following statements in response to today's (22 Feb) update from government:.
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🏆 Jack Cope - English Men’s Amateur Championship 2020 Winner 🏆. A huge congratulations from all at England Golf 🎊🏌️♂️⛳️. Full results here:
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England Golf is excited to announce its first mixed-gender championship. The English Under 18 Championship will see boys and girls tee up alongside each other and compete for one trophy at Farnham Golf Club between 25-27 June, 2021. Full article here:
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The My England Golf app is now available for download!. View your WHS Handicap Index ✅.Check your full playing record on the go ✅ .Use our calculator that applies your Index to any venue in England ✅.Create a friends group & track scores ✅. Head to Apple or Google Play stores
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🏆CHAMPIONS!. Well played @LottieWoad and @Rachgolf - winners of the @Sunningdale_GC Foursomes. The unstoppable England girls' squad pairing sealed a 6&5 victory against pros James Ruth and Paul Hendriksen in a terrific final on the Old Course. 👏
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England is home to some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world due to the hard work and dedication of thousands of amazing greenkeepers. Today on #ThankAGreenkeeper day, we'd like to say an enormous thank you to every greenkeeper for all the incredible work you do!
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Fantastic! Even at 48, isn’t golf great?!⛳️🏴👏🏻👏🏻@blandy73.
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Not the final result we wanted but @SolheimCupEuro battled all the way. 🇪🇺. Great to see big wins from @georgiahall96 (4&3 v Allison Lee) and @HullCharley (6&4 v Nelly Korda) this afternoon. #TeamEurope | #SolheimCup
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Did you know. Playing 18 holes of golf equates to:. ✅ Walking 4-5 miles.✅ Over 10,000 steps.✅ Burning at least 900 calories. Not to mention the benefits of fresh air, relaxation and surrounding yourself with friends and family. #NationalWalkingMonth
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🏆🏆🏆. @LottieWoad YOU ARE THE 2024 AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPION ‼️. SIMPLY SENSATIONAL 👏👏👏. #RespectInGolf #TogetherInGolf.
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We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new campaign designed to get players back on the course and to switch off from the stresses and demands of.everyday life! @mrdanwalker shared with us how he fits golf into his busy life #SwitchOffWithGolf #StressAwarenessMonth
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Following this evening's updated Tier announcement please refer to our guidance for players, clubs & facilities for playing golf within your Tier. It is everyone’s responsibility to adhere to the travel guidance provided, in particular, do not travel into or out of Tier 4 areas
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It's the dance that makes it. Stay positive folks we're getting closer. To confirm there is NO DATE at present so you can ignore rumours, but keep #golfathome for now and we'll be back soon.
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A sad day for golf with the passing of a legend. our sympathies go out to Peter’s family and friends.
Legendary BBC golf commentator and former golfer, Peter Alliss has died at the age of 89. Known as the 'the voice of golf', he has been synonymous with the BBC's golf coverage for more than half a century. Our thoughts go to his family and friends at this sad time.
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👋 Welcome, Tommy!. We’re delighted to appoint @TommyFleetwood1 as an England Golf ambassador!. The 31-year-old joins @brontemaylaw, with the pair keen to see as many people as possible participating in the game they love. Read more:
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Check out England A Squad taking on the #MannequinChallenge 🏌⛳️🏆 great weather for some practice! ☀️
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What's it like to be the youngest-ever #BrabazonTrophy winner? @benboschmidt describes the feeling!.🎥@leaderboard3
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🏆 Congratulations @EmmaRaducanu on lifting the @usopen title from everyone at @EnglandGolf!. You are an inspiration for young women and girls in all sports! 👏.
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Oh Wow! Take a bow @toyemily1 🏴the new #TheWomensAmateur champion. We are so proud of you! 🏆1️⃣
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🏆 MASTERS COMPETITION! 🏆. Now the playing groups are out, don't forget to enter our Masters competition with the chance to win a pair of @FootJoyEurope Pro/SLX shoes worth £160!. Simply make five correct predictions to be in with a chance of winning!.
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England Golf has produced a series of ‘Play Safe, Stay Safe’ guidelines to enable our golfers, clubs and counties to prepare in advance for golf’s return. View and download them here: #PlaySafeStaySafe
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🏆 Emily Price - English Women’s Amateur Championship Winner 🏆. After a tough week of wind and scorching sun, Emily is the final woman standing out of a field of 66 quality competitors! 💪 . Congratulations from all at England Golf ⛳️. Full results here:
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Brilliant play from @MattFitz94 👏🏻👏🏻 . and hats off to @WestwoodLee for winning @EuropeanTour Race to Dubai 🏴.
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Your Mens home international champions! 🏴🏴🏴 A final win over Scotland today (9-6) brings home the trophy from Ireland.
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England Golf, its counties and clubs are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our collective thoughts are with the Royal Family during this difficult time.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
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Massive congratulations to our @lilymaygolf - the first English winner of the girls’ @JuniorOBGolf title in Florida. That’s her 4th big win of 2017 and by a margin of 9 shots!
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Winner of our Lifetime Achievement Award is England Golf Alumni & Olympic GOLD Medalist @JustinRose99 #EGAwards
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💥 That's one way to win a championship!. Ben Brown made this shot on the second play-off hole to win the 2023 Amateur Championship. 🇺🇦 #EGStandswithUkraine 🇺🇦
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We have issued an update this morning (Mon 11th May) following the Prime Minister's statement last night:
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It's an all-English @RandA Amateur final tomorrow!!🏴⛳️. 🏆@golf_harvey versus @joelonggolf 🏆. What are you feeding these boys @Glosgolf ??😀
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To further clarify the point made yesterday - the groupings below are permitted in isolation - they cannot be merged under government guidelines. i.e. you can play with three people from the same house but you can not play with two people from one house and one from another.
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Congratulations Team England, 13-7 winners of the #EngvSpain international @FormbyGolfClub: @JonesBen99 @baileygill1997 @ToyEmily1 @TomSloman8 @Gblackmann @tomplumb63 @bel_wardle @jake_burnage @lilymaygolf and Ben Hutchinson. Champions! Read more 🇪🇸🏴
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🏴🏴CHAMPIONS🏴🏴. BREAKING: England’s women beat Ireland 6-3 to WIN the @RandA Home Internationals🏆🏆👏🏻
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Golf will be able to resume on Wednesday 13 May. To ensure the safety of all involved, the following #PlaySafeStaySafe social distancing rules must be strictly adhered to:.
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With the return of golf two weeks away make sure you know what is and is not permitted under the new government guidelines come March 29th. Read full details of the Play Safe guidelines by downloading the framework here:
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Golf is proven to help reduce stress and improve your mental wellbeing and overall happiness #StressAwarenessDay Read more:
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Congratulations @lilymaygolf 🏴 - the new Welsh women’s open champion! Great score of -10 for 54 holes, 4 clear of @bel_wardle🏴
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"Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening - and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented." Arnold Palmer. #WednesdayWisdom.
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Who’s watching the amazing @TommyFleetwood1 at #TheMasters? Five birdies in a row. Go tommy!.
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👏 Congratulations to the England Under 16 boys who have completed an 18-2 win over @wales_golf at @GolfTrentham!. Well played gentlemen! 🏌️♂️
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Women & Girls' Golf Week has arrived! These lovely ladies have already shared their #WhyIGolf stories - what's yours?
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4️⃣ days to go! . Golf gives us the opportunity to get some fresh air, clear our heads, exercise and have fun - all at the same time! 💪🌲. Who else can't wait to get back out there? ⛳. #BackToGolf - for the mind, body and soul 🏌️
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🏆🏆It’s coming home….🏴🏴. England’s women’s team are officially crowned European champions!🥇🎉. Fabulous news from @RCDgolfclub where England defeated Sweden 5-2 in the final of the @EGA_golf Ladies’ Team Championships. More details to follow….
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Following the government's announcement to changes in COVID-19 rules released yesterday, we are providing the following advice for golf clubs & golfers in England:. Note: we are awaiting further clarification on how the new rulings affect coaching groups & will update when known.
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Congratulations to our wonderful teams who won both the Women's and the Girls' Home Internationals today despite the weather! #TeamEngland 🏴 #Proud Full report to come over the weekend - what an amazing week!
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Did you know: The more people play golf the happier they’ll be. Golfers who are more active score well above the national average for their mental wellbeing. Golf is back and so too is enjoyable exercise. Discover more health benefits of golf here:
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group for golf has shared this infographic on the roadmap for the return to golf. Each stage is highlighted to assist in understanding the change in restrictions during each stage of the government's plan.
As #golf gets ready to reopen in England, see what you can do, and when, in this guide produced by golf industry bodies. Download in full at @ThePGA @RandA @EnglandGolf @craig4nwarks
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It's the #CaptainTom100 weekend - how is everyone getting on with your challenges?. Let us know what you're doing and what charity you're doing it for so we can help share your efforts!
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After a truly phenomenal 2017, we wanted to recognise the achievements of 15-year-old @LilyMayGolf who won five championships last year, taking English, British and European titles! Congratulations on taking our Rising Star award, Lily May! #EGAwards2018.
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🏴 England Women are the European Champions once again! 🏆. A 4.5-2.5 victory over Italy in the final sees them retain their title! . Congratulations Charlotte, Amelia, Caley, Annabell, Rosie and Lottie! 👏. 🇺🇦 #EGStandswithUkraine 🇺🇦
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Get well soon, Tiger. Everyone at England Golf is wishing you a speedy recovery. ♥️.
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[THREAD] 🏴 We're delighted to announce the 2021 England girls' and women's squads! ⛳️. Girls’ squad:. 🏌️♀️ Rachel Gourley.🏌️♀️ Chiara Noja.🏌️♀️ Patience Rhodes .🏌️♀️ Maggie Whitehead .🏌️♀️ Lottie Woad .🏌️♀️ Davina Xanh. [1/2]
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A huge congratulations to sisters @sammyfuller99 (pictured) (-1) & @annabellfuller1 (+1) who played incredibly well at the second #RoseLadiesSeries event today at @Moorparkgolf. 🏌️♀️ The future is bright for you both! 🌟💪 . Full scores here: @JustinRose99
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Whoop whoop!!!!! We're soooo happy for you @georgiahall96 - what a truly perfect and inspirational way to end our #WhyIGolf campaign. Inspiring a generation of new golfers to aim for the top @RICOHWomensBrit #RWBO
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🏆 Congratulations to Steve Robinson who was named Coach of the Year at the 2021 Performance Awards after guiding the England Women’s squad to the European Ladies’ Team Championship title earlier this year! 👏. Read more:
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From singer to pro golfer? 🎤➡⛳. @FleurEast tells us how she's taken up golf as part of the @BMWPGA Championship in order to help raise the profile of golf for women. @EnglandGolf. Catch up on @BBCiPlayer 👉
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