Tom Hartshorne has capped off a season of hard work and steady progression by being selected to play for England
Tom Hartshorne has capped off a season of hard work and steady progression by being selected to play for England(Image: CHRIS BOOTH PHOTOS)
Talented Teesside golfer Tom Hartshorne has capped off a season of hard work and steady progression by being selected for the England Under-18s squad, just weeks after turning 16. He will also close out 2025 on one of junior golf’s biggest stages after qualifying for the Justin Rose Telegraph Championship in Portugal.
Described as the unofficial junior golf major, the three-day final brings together the UK’s top young players at The Quinta do Lago Resort, with past competitors including Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Tom, who is sponsored by Teesside recycling specialists Scott Bros, has described it as “a hard season” as he continues to work on his game while adapting to the demands of frequent travel and extended periods away from home. His father, Ali Hartshorne, said: “Tom hasn’t always had the results he wanted this year, but he’s represented England six times and continues to develop his game. He’s progressing all the time as he grows, both as a player and a person.”
Despite the challenges, Tom has delivered a series of great performances, helping England secure victory in the 2025 Girls’ & Boys’ Home Internationals, representing his country at both the European Boys’ Team Championship and the European Young Masters, narrowly missing out in a play-off at the Fairhaven Trophy, and claiming a tied-third finish at the Peter McEvoy Trophy.
One of his proudest achievements came at Hurworth’s Rockliffe Hall. A member there since he was four-years-old, he won the Men’s Club Championship at the age of 15. Sponsorship from Scott Bros has helped ease the financial pressures of an increasingly demanding competition calendar, contributing towards the costs of some of the 16 national and international events he has competed in this season.
Tom, from Eaglescliffe, who is also a member of Teesside Golf Club, said: “I’m really grateful to Scott Bros, as a local business, for its continued support. Competing in events adds up, and sponsorship allows me to focus fully on my golf. It’s been a tough season in places, but being selected for England U18s and qualifying for the Telegraph Championship means a lot.”
Scott Bros Director, Peter Scott, himself a keen golfer, added: “Tom continues to show enormous commitment, resilience and maturity. His England call-up is fully deserved, and as a Teesside lad, we’re proud to support his talent to help him compete as he builds towards an extremely promising future in the game.”
Tom Hartshorne and sponsore Peter Scott of Scott Bros(Image: CHRIS BOOTH PHOTOS)
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