Our congratulations go to Samantha Taylor who has been selected by the EGU/EWGA for training which is aimed at providing targeted support to England's most talented young golfers. Sam was chosen for one of only 10 places available for boys and girls in Northumberland, Cumbria and Durham at a trial at Matfen Hall Golf Club.She will receive top class coaching from specially selected England coaches, a complete package of sports science support including bio mechanics, strength and conditioning, psychological training as well as a NVQ grade in sporting excellence. The selection criteria states "Any player selected to be part of the England Futures programme will not be an ordinary player. They must possess the drive and commitment to to do their best both academically and within their golf training" ........... and the programme "is exclusively available to those young people who have demonstrated the necessary talent and skill required to suggest that they have a realistic chance to make a career from playing golf, either for England or as a playing professional" .... wow!!!! well done Samantha.
