Yorkshire Boys' Executive2026

Philip started in golf as a junior in 1968 at Scarborough North Cliff GC and played to a good standard achieving a low handicap of 8. He served the committee of North Cliff from 1984 – 1997 during which he was appointed Captain in 1994.

Philip has always strived to improve junior golf not only at his own club, but throughout the East Riding Union and now with Yorkshire. He was appointed junior organiser at his club in the late 1980’s and only in 2020 did he retire from this position. Philip was very instrumental in adopting the Golf Foundation Passport scheme enabling the professional to operate during his academy coaching sessions. Many local juniors have benefited from his dedication including Iain Pyman (YUGC Amateur Champion, British Amateur Champion & Professional golfer) and Michael Petch (USPGA Seniors Tour Director) to name a couple. In 2014 Philip was awarded the Sir Henry Cotton Award for meritorious service to junior golf from The Golf Foundation.

Philip continues in his role as Chairman with great enthusiasm and relishes in the challenges ahead. He would like to see junior golf numbers increase and appreciates there are many professionals and volunteers who are endeavouring to achieve the same, but understands it is an exceedingly difficult task.

There are currently 16 boys now in the States on the US Golfing Scholarship with many performing exceptionally well in their endeavours to be better players and ultimately achieving their degree. One stand-out is Dan Bradbury who completed his 5 years in the States winning 9 events whilst there, turning Professional in the summer of 2022 allowing him to obtain 3 invites into the DP World Tour 2023 and winning on his third outing the Joburg Open. He followed that with another win in 2024, the FedEx Open De France. What a start he’s having to his career.

There was also Dan Brown (Romanby GC) a former Boys and Men’s Team player winning the DP tour ISPS Handa World Invitational Event in 2023 and the BMW International Open in 20025 thus securing his card for 2 years. He has now also gained is USPGA card for 2026 and will be competing in the States along with John Parry.

We also have Alex Fitzpatrick, San Bairstow, Ben Schmidt and Josh Berry retaining their DP Tour cards who were all playing in the Boys Team in varying years during the last 10 years.

Yorkshire has something to be proud of and look forward to seeing more success in 2026, good luck guys!

How old are you?

17

When did you start playing golf?

I first swung a club when I was 2, but started playing golf competitively when I was 10 years old

Why did you choose golf above all other sports?

I chose golf because I had a love for it that I never got from any other sport. I tried a few sports but once I started playing golf, it became a way of life

What other hobbies do you like to be involved with?

I like to spend time socialising with friends, and I play padel with them occasionally

Where do you play your golf?

My home course is Sitwell Park, but I’m also a member at Lindrick GC which is in the top 100 in the country

Do you receive coaching from Yorkshire Union and if so, for how long?

Yes, I receive Yorkshire coaching in Squad A and have done so since I was 11 years old

When did you first represent Yorkshire in a team match?

I first represented Yorkshire 2 years ago in an under 16 match against Durham at Bedale GC.

Have you any notable achievements?

I have won the Rotherham Scratch Match Play 3 years in a row, the South Yorkshire Schools Championship at Wheatley GC, and my own Club’s Championship. I finished third in both the Yorkshire Boys U16 Amateur Championship in 2024 and the Yorkshire Boys Amateur Championship in 2025.

Strengths and weaknesses?

The strengths of my game are my driving speed with driver and accuracy with driver and irons.

My weakness is my wedges which I aim to improve on throughout the 2026 season.

 

Tournament you would most love to win.

I would love to win the Yorkshire Amateur Championship and also a big competition like the McEvoy Trophy or the Sir Henry Cooper Trophy. In professional golf I would love to win the Open and the Masters.

What experience or event represents the worst of last year and why was it a challenge?

Last year I struggled in the Sheffield open at Rotherham gold club, I played poor golf, couldn’t really seem to find any form and my swing felt a miss the whole competition.

Who is your personal coach?

My personal coach is Craig Fricker, and Nic Taylor

What is your biggest fear?

My biggest fear is spiders, I hate them!

What has been your lowest round to par and where and how did you feel?

My lowest round is 2 under at Sandburn Hall in the Yorkshire Boys Amateur Championship of last year. I felt relaxed and like I could have shot so much lower, at one point being 5 under.

Who is your role model and why?

My role model must be Danny Willet, he’s a local lad and he has gone on to win on the biggest stage in professional golf at The Masters. He has also played in the Ryder Cup and winning numerous more times on the PGA Tour. I’ve met him a few times and he’s a very down-to-earth guy. A true inspiration.

Which is the best course you have played in Great Britain?

The best course I have played has to be Royal Birkdale or JCB Golf & Country Club. They were both in pristine condition and were good challenge for my game.

What is your goal in golf?

My goal in golf is to hopefully go to a top D1 college for my 3rd and 4th year and then go on to play on the PGA

Finally, as Captain of the Yorkshire Boys’, what would you like to bring and achieve in your year?

I aim to continue in building on the fantastic work of our previous Captain, Jonty by maintaining a great team morale. This year, my aim is in leading the team to winning the Northern Counties League for the third year in succession and once again in becoming Boys County Champions, as we did in 2024, proving that Team Yorkshire is the best county in the country.