Basingstoke Golf Club has been handed the prestigious honour of hosting the 2027 Girls’ and Boys’ Home Internationals, representing a significant milestone for the club and an opportunity to welcome some of the most talented junior golfers in Great Britain & Ireland.
Taking place from August 2-5 next year, the Home Internationals will bring together the leading young players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with the home nations competing over three days in a combined team format that showcases the very best emerging talent in the game.
The announcement is key recognition for Basingstoke and its new facilities following a recent £20 million transformation and comes just weeks after the Hampshire club’s redesigned course was officially opened in early May.
David Green, general manager of Basingstoke Golf Club, commented: “The Home Internationals consistently showcase some of the brightest talents in amateur golf, many of whom go on to achieve great success in the professional game. We are thrilled to be welcoming players, officials, families and spectators to Basingstoke in 2027 and are committed to delivering a memorable championship experience for everyone involved.”
Organised by The R & A, the Girls’ and Boys’ Home Internationals has quickly established itself as a highlight of the junior golfing calendar since the introduction of the combined girls’ and boys’ format in 2022.
England Golf championships director James Crampton said: “Basingstoke has been selected to host the 2027 Boys’ & Girls’ Home Internationals in recognition of its exceptional facilities, forward-thinking redevelopment, and dedication to supporting the next generation of golfers. England Golf is confident the club will provide a superb stage for one of junior golf’s most important team competitions.
“The Home Internationals are a great opportunity for spectators to witness some of the upcoming stars of the game from GB&I, with the likes of Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Lottie Woad having competed in previous editions of the event.”
Basingstoke relocated to its new home in Dummer in 2021 and has since undergone a major redevelopment including the launch of an 18-hole championship downland course. Created by Weller Designs, the par-72 layout features rebuilt greens, tees and bunkers, wide strategic fairways and Hampshire’s first creeping bentgrass greens, while an advanced irrigation system ensures exceptional playing conditions throughout the year.
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