3 April 2025
The 2025 Faldo Futures season is officially underway, marking the second year of this exciting junior competition for 7-12-year-olds. With more players and more golf clubs taking part, the competition is bigger and better than ever, giving young golfers the perfect platform to meet new friends and showcase their talent.
The first rounds of qualifying events have already delivered some fantastic performances. The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club saw an impressive win from Jack Harris in the Boys 11-12 division, shooting +3 (38) to take top honours. Luca Orsi and Beau Wheeler shared second place with rounds of +5 (40). In the Boys 7-8 category, Bruce Dingle and Taio-Blake Burkitt both posted +14 (49) to tie for first place. Meanwhile, in the Girls 11-12 division, Arisha Virik and Rachel Katz both carded +16 (51) to share the title.
Sunbury Golf Club also played host, with 47 players turning out for the event. Jack Austin won the Boys 11-12 division after a steady round of +4 (37). The Boys 7-8 division saw a tie at the top, as Raef Diwan and Morgan Chaney both fired +6 (39) to claim first place. Over in the Girls 7-8 division, Amelia Sandhu delivered a commanding performance with a +10 (43) to take the win. Emily Tuck +12 (45) and Natalie Wang +13 (46) both won their divisions with impressive scores.
Kendal Golf Club wrapped up the latest batch of qualifiers, where local talent Stanley Barron took the Boys 11-12 title with a solid +8 (41). The standout round of the day came from Lachlan Tod in the Boys 9-10 division, who posted an impressive +3 (36) to secure victory. In the Girls 9-10 division, Gracie Gudgin battled tough conditions to win with a +12 (45).
With the first week of qualifiers complete, attention now turns to the next wave of events, with another hundred qualifiers set to take place over the next five weeks, with more juniors competing for a place in the Regional Finals. The winners from each event will earn the chance to test themselves on a bigger stage, all with the ultimate goal of securing a spot in the Faldo Futures Final at The Belfry in August. Taking place during the week of the British Masters, the Futures Final will offer junior golfers an unforgettable championship atmosphere and the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the one and only, Sir Nick Faldo.
The 2025 season is already shaping up to be a thrilling one, with record numbers of junior golfers taking part and an ever-growing list of venues embracing the series. With more events to come, the road to The Belfry is just getting started!
Pictured Below: Sunbury Golf Club
