COVENTRY’S Heather Gilks helped England Golf’s disability squad win the European Team Championship for Golfers with Disability for the first time ever.
Gilks formed part of a four-player squad which pipped the Netherlands to the title by four shots at Golf Club Genova Sant’Anna in Italy.
The Coventry golfer shot a two-over-par 73 on the final day, including an eagle on the 13th, alongside playing partner Oliver Hirst-Greenham to help England lift the title for the first time.
And the pair of Lee York and Chris Foster contributed to a final overall score of 21-over-par across the three days.
England’s total of 447 shots saw them take the win ahead of the Netherlands who finished four shots further back while France finished in third.
England also triumphed in the Nations Cup for Golfers with Disability at the same venue.
England disability coach, Adam Keogh said: “We started this programme 15 months ago and when we first met the players in the autumn of 2025, we sat in the team room at Woodhall Spa and looked at the champions wall.
“We had one shared ambition which was to win a gold medal at the European Team Championship.
“To be coming home with two gold medals is unbelievable.
“The team spirit and commitment from the players in challenging formats and gruelling weather conditions has been phenomenal.
“The players deserve all the success they get.
“A special mention must also go to the support staff, the team of Steve Burnett, Nick and Sue Over, Doug Coote and Tom Dobson.
“The players appreciate all of their efforts.”
