Halifax Courier

Heath aiming for success on world stage with England Golf women’s squad

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HUDDERSFIE­LD GOLF Club and former Halifax West End Golf Club member Charlotte Heath has been picked for England Golf women’s squad ahead of an exciting year of action on the home, European and world stages.

Heath is joined by Rosie Belsham, Annabell Fuller, Caley McGinty, Mimi Rhodes and Amelia Williamson as they proudly fly the flag for England in 2022.

All six golfers were involved as either playing members or reserves in the squads which struck gold at last summer’s European

Ladies’ Team Championsh­ips at Royal County Down in Northern Ireland and then retained the Home Internatio­nals at Woodhall Spa.

In addition, Fuller, Heath and McGinty all featured for GB&I in the Curtis Cup clash with the United States of America, staged at Conwy Golf Club last August.

Every squad member is a product of the England Golf player pathway and latterly the college system in America where they have enjoyed both team and individual success.

This year England will look to retain their Home Internatio­nal crown at Ballyliffi­n in Ireland and also the European title when they defend at Conwy in Wales.

The squad will then head to France for the World Championsh­ips where they will set their sights on becoming the first English team to lift the Espirito Santo Trophy in the 29th staging of the event.

Jennifer Henderson, assistant performanc­e manager for women’s golf, said: “With an exciting year of golf ahead, these players remain committed, ambitious, and determined in the pursuit of excellence.” She added: “After a challengin­g few years because of the pandemic, 2022 promises to provide ever greater coaching and competitiv­e opportunit­ies.

“These players will not only be focusing on developing their skills in the quest for individual success in terms of titles and representa­tive selections, but a great squad dynamic will also help towards achieving our shared goal of defending the European Ladies’ Team Championsh­ip and contending for a medal at the World Championsh­ip in August.”

 ?? ?? BIG YEAR: Charlotte Heath has an exciting year ahead as a member of the England team. Pic: Leaderboar­d Photograph­y.
BIG YEAR: Charlotte Heath has an exciting year ahead as a member of the England team. Pic: Leaderboar­d Photograph­y.

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