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Worcestershire pair in 2026/27 England Disability Performance Squad

Worcestershire pair in 2026/27 England Disability Performance Squad

The squad plays a key role in England Golf’s long-term ambition to make golf one of the most accessible and appealing sports for disabled people, as outlined in its 2025-2030 Disability Golf Plan. To view the Disability Golf Plan, click here.

Designed to support talented golfers with disabilities on their journey to the highest levels of the sport, the programme provides a clear pathway towards representing England in international competition.

The 2026/27 squad consists of 16 players, divided across four performance bands, which help inform team and tournament selection decisions. The banding structure has been established by EDGA (European Disabled Golf Association), with players earning selection through the organisation’s qualification criteria.

England Golf National Disability Coach Adam Keogh said: “Building on the success of our inaugural England Golf Disability Squad in 2025/26, we're excited to begin the next chapter with our 2026/27 squad.

“It's fantastic to welcome back a number of players while also introducing some new faces who have earned their place in the programme.

"England Golf’s continued commitment to the Disability Performance Pathway has enabled us not only to expand the squad but also strengthen our support team. The addition of Jordan Massey as Putting Coach and Fiona Scott as S&C Coach brings further expertise that will be invaluable in helping our players develop and perform at their best.

“There is real momentum behind the programme, and we're looking forward to another year of progress, development and success.”

Tom Blizzard, Droitwich (Worcestershire) - 2021/2022 England Golf Regional Boys’ Squad player

- Winner of 1st ever Boys’ Open at Hollinwell Golf Club in 2023

- Runner up at 2023 English Disability Open

- Youngest ever winner of both 2023 Droitwich Golf Club Men’s Club Championship and 2023 Men’s Stroke Play Championship (aged 17)

- Finished 7th overall and was winner in his category at 2024 G4D Open

- Winner of the 2024 Nick Faldo Commemoration Jug

- Part of the England Team which won the silver medal at European Disability Team Championship

- Finished 3rd overall and was winner of his category at 2025 G4D Open

- Finished 4th at 2025 G4D Tour - Irish Open

- Achieved ASQ Level 1 Award in Coaching Golf (2025)

- Held a top-20 ranking in WR4DG between 2023 and 2025

- A member of the Worcestershire County Men’s Squad in 2023/2024

Ellie Perks, Hagley (Worcestershire)- Took up golf at age 12 through a charity called Golf For Disabled Children

- Got her first handicap of 54 and got down to 8 in two years

- First female winner of the Heroes Handshake Award at age 14

- Completed a 24-hour live-stream to raise funds for Golf For Disabled Children

- Hosted golf taster sessions for charities including The Dwarf Sports Association and Up and Downs

- Completed PGA Professional Degree

- Came tied-3rd in the Women’s Championship at the 204 G4D Open

- Became an ambassador for Little Sticks in 2025