Hartpury’s golf programme is celebrating an outstanding season, with current students and recent graduates making waves at county, national, and international levels.
Eliot Baker, who graduated last year with a BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management, has had a phenomenal start to the season. Working closely with Hartpury golf coach Gareth James, Eliot claimed victories at both the Portuguese Open and the Scottish Open and secured an impressive third-place finish at the English Open. His form and consistency have caught the attention of national selectors, placing him firmly in contention for a place in the prestigious Walker Cup team to represent Great Britain and Ireland against the USA. While final selections are yet to be made, Eliot’s early-season success positions him as one of the leading amateur golfers in the country.
Current Hartpury College students (Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport (Golf)) are also showcasing Hartpury’s strength in developing young golfing talent.
Louis McDiarmid finished second in the South West Schools Championship, earning a place in the English Schools Finals. Meanwhile, Freddie Eglin achieved a remarkable double victory, claiming both the Junior and Senior titles at the Devon County Championships.
Adding to the programme’s growing list of accolades, Hartpury College qualified in first place for the English Schools Team Finals, which took place on 9 July at Woodhall Spa, one of England’s most iconic golfing venues. The team gained valuable experience that will no doubt be built on in future.
Matthew Ellis, Golf Academy Manager at Hartpury University and College praised the commitment and professionalism of the players across all levels: “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our players achieving success both individually and as a team. The hard work they put in day-in, day-out is paying off, and we’re proud to see Hartpury golfers excelling on such prestigious stages.”
With talent continuing to rise through the ranks and strong performances across the board, Hartpury’s golf programme is firmly establishing itself as one of the UK’s top development pathways for aspiring players.
