SCHOLARSHIP TO THE USA

Congratulations to Liam Debattista who has recently been offered a golf scholarship to Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.

Since arriving at the school in 2016 with a handicap of 7 (now 2.6), Liam, through working with several of the coaches, has developed himself both in his golf and as a committed, hardworking, reliable person.

Liam has many achievements to his name not least being elected as School Captain, an exemplary role which is being fulfilled with vigour.  Liam has been Junior Captain for the past 2 years at his home club Castle Royle, he won the Junior Club Championship and was awarded Golfer of the Year at Lambourne Golf Club.

Liam said ‘this is life changing – for me, my family and everyone who has supported me.  I am so excited, very nervous, but can’t wait to take the next step’. 

American universities offer a fantastic opportunity for young golfers looking to further their golf career alongside continuation of their education, and the school now has a regular flow of ex-students spread out across the continental United States.  In fact, Liam will join former student Max Smith who is established at the same college in Kansas!

We wish Liam all the best when he leaves us in June; for his future in the States and in his ongoing career – we know he will make a success in all he does.