A record 17 current and former ProDreamUSA clients have been selected to represent their countries in the 2023 edition of the Home Internationals, the annual competition between Scotland, England, Ireland, and Wales. The junior event will take place at the fantastic Lindrick Golf Club from August 8–10, whereas the men’s and women’s events start a day later, running from August 9–10 at Machnys Golf Club.
Included in this year's selection are a number of debutants as well as some familiar faces who are not short of international experience. Regardless, the opportunity to represent their country is always a fantastic achievement, and we are always especially proud to celebrate these particular successes. So without further ado, introducing the ProDreamUSA Home Internationals Class of 2023:
England
Women's Team
Rosie Belsham - A stalwart of this event, the Baylor rising senior recorded her first NCAA win earlier this year and finished the season with a wildly impressive 71.1 scoring average, the second-best in Baylor history. View Rosie Belsham's Baylor University Profile here.
Lottie Woad - We could talk all day about Lottie’s achievements in the last 12 months; she’s been nothing short of a superstar! Lottie finished her junior golf career last year with a win at the R&A British Girls Championship at Carnoustie. The following day, she boarded her flight to begin her US College career at Florida State University. Lottie would go on to record a 71.05 scoring average and finish the season as the #1 ranked Freshman in the NCAA. View Lottie Woad's Florida State University Profile here.
Men's Team
Charlie Crockett - We are so proud of this young man, and it’s been incredible to watch his progress through his US College career. Charlie was never capped for England as a junior and is making his debut as a senior golfer after 4 success-laden years, firstly at Hutchinson Junior College in Kansas before transferring to the prestigious University of Missouri. This year Charlie has put himself squarely in the picture for a potential Walker Cup selection, recording 6 top 10 finishes for the Tigers, including a runner-up in the Tiger Invitational and a 4th-place finish in the NCAA Regional Championship. View Charlie Crockett's University of Missouri Athletics Profile here.
Boys Team
Hugh Adams - England is blessed with an incredibly deep pool of elite junior golfers and a selection to this team is a real achievement in itself. Hugh has been close on several occasions to making this team, and he now does so, weeks before he begins his US College career at the University of Oregon. This year, Hugh has recorded top 10 finishes in the Peter McEvoy Trophy, the Fairhaven Trophy, The French U18 Open, and The Carris Trophy. Read more about University of Oregon Men's Golf here.
Drew Sykes - 12 months ago Drew’s older brother and fellow ProDreamUSA client, Joe, made his England debut in this event, so Drew’s selection this year will be an extra proud moment for the Sykes family. Drew has committed to join Coastal Carolina University, the alma mater of ProDreamUSA founder, Lorne Kelly, as well as a certain Dustin Johnson. Read more about Coastal Carolina University Athletics here.
Girls Team
Ellise Rymer - One of the most consistent performers in England, Elise, has enjoyed a memorable 12 months representing England in the World Junior Girls, The French Girls Open, the Claude Roger Cartier, the German Girls, and the European Team Championships. Ellise will be looking for another successful week in England colour before she embarks on her US College Golf career at North Carolina State University. Read more about North Carolina State University here.
Ireland
Boys Team
Mark Gazi - 2022 MacGregor Trophy Champion Mark Gazi makes his first appearance in the Home Internationals after a success-laden 12 months, in which he firmly established himself as one of the top golfers of his age group in Europe. Mark recently agreed to join NCAA D1 powerhouse Northwestern University in Fall 2024, after an official visit to their campus just a couple of weeks ago, at the time of writing. Northwestern’s notable alumni include former Scottish Boys Amateur Champion and ProDreamUSA client Eric MacIntosh, 2022 US Open Champion Matt Fitzpatrick, and 2023 European Ryder Cup Captain and former World #1 Luke Donald! Read more about Northwestern Men's Golf here.
James Walsh - A very solid season for James rightfully sees him gain selection for the Ireland Home Internationals side for the first time. He has competed well in both junior and senior competitions, recording several top 10 performances, most notably a runner-up finish in the Leinster Boys Open, 6th place in the Ulster Boys, and 10th place in the Irish Boys and 5th place in the Munster Men’s. His scoring average for the season sits at an impressive 71.8. We are presently working towards a Fall 2024 placement for James, you can check out his recruiting profile and video, here.
Men's Team
Paul Conroy - Incredibly, Paul’s selection for the Home Internationals will be his debut for Ireland. After several consistent seasons, he really broke down the door with his performances stateside this year, where he led the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga’s team to a record-breaking season. On a personal note, he recorded a scoring average of 71.2, thanks to 23 rounds of par or better. He set a Mocks scoring record of 206 in winning his first College title, including a final round of 62! View Paul Conroy's University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Profile here.
Scotland
Boys Team
Koby Buchan- Makes his Scotland debut in the Home Internationals after an eventful 12 months that has included 3 tournament wins and a scoring average of 71.5. Koby has committed to join the awesome golf program at the University of Memphis in Fall 2024. Read about Men's Golf at University of Memphis here.
Billy Devine - The recently crowned Scottish Boys Amateur Champion is also a debutant for Scotland in the matches. His stunning victory last week against reigning Champion and fellow #TeamProDream client Fraser Laird earned him a spot on the team. Billy will be looking forward to meeting up with his new teammates at Iowa Western College later this month with his game in great shape to make a huge positive impact. Read about River Men's Golf at Iowa Western Reivers here.
Men's Team
Gregor Tait- Gregor graduated from NCAA D1 contenders Seton Hall University in 2022 shortly after capturing the BIG EAST individual championship. Since returning home, he has become a stalwart in the British Amateur scene, winning the South East of England Links at Royal St George’s in September, and recording strong finishes in the St Andrew’s Links Trophy, 23rd, reaching the knockout stages of The Amateur Championship and a notable top 10 at the European Men’s Team Championship. View Gregor Tait's Seaton Hall University Profile here.
Women's Team
Carmen Griffiths - Carmen is fast turning into a superstar. Earlier this year she found herself ranked inside the top 20 in the NCAA Women’s Golf rankings, thanks to some fantastic performances for the University of Louisville including a spell where she finished, 3rd, 3rd, 6th in consecutive tournaments before taking her maiden victory in the next event. All of these are in some of the strongest fields in NCAA D1! Carmen’s form followed her on her return home for the summer when she won the Scottish Amateur Championship at Ladybank. View Carmen Griffths' University of Louisville Profile here.
Ailsa Brannock - Another debutant, Ailsa, who plays her golf at the fabulous links of Southerness in Dumfries, receives her call-up after a stellar freshman year at Odessa College in Texas. Ailsa recorded 2 wins and also a phenomenal runners up finish at the 2023 NJCAA National Championship. View Alisa Brannock's Odessa College Profile here.
Wales
Women's Team
Harriet Lockley - Despite still being classed as a junior golfer, when it comes to representing the Welsh women’s team, Harriet is now a stalwart. Harriet won the prestigious Conboy Leverett earlier this year and is now looking forward to joining her new teammates at the University of Alabama later this month. #RollTide! View Harriet Lockley's University of Alabama's Profile here.
Ellen Nicholas - Entering her 5th and final year in the USA, Ellen is very much a legend of the women’s golf program at University of Incarnate Word in Texas, where in a single season she notched no less than 5 individual victories. View Ellen Nicholas' University of the Incarnate World Athletics Profile here.
Boys Team
Charley Simpson - Charley is a prodigiously talented young man who has already committed to join the University of Idaho in Fall 2024. This year he recorded a top 20 finish in the Scottish Boys Open and a 3rd place finish in the Welsh Boys. Read more about Men's Golf at the University of Idaho here.
Best of luck to all of our ProDreamUSA clients in the 2023 Home Internationals.