Ben Schmidt

Wakefield's Dan Bradbury kisses the trophy following victory of the 2026 Joberg Open at Houghton GC on March 8, 2026, his second victory in the event (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

'Joburg is like Wakefield': Dan Bradbury celebrates third DP World Tour win
Wakefield’s Dan Bradbury held his nerve during a chaotic finale to secure his second Joburg Open title.

Ben Schmidt of England is heading to the LIV Tour on a temporary deal (Picture: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Yorkshire golfer makes shock LIV move as replacement for Lee Westwood

Alex Fitzpatrick of England has moved into a share of the lead at the Genesis Championship 2025 at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club (Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Alex Fitzpatrick puts foot on gas to extend DP World Tour season

Contending at the Danish Golf Championship was the highlight of Rotherham rookie Ben Schmidt's DP World Tour debut season. He looks to extend it this week in Korea. (Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Yorkshire duo Ben Schmidt and Joe Dean fighting for DP World Tour play-off spots

On the up: Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick gave his season a boost with a fourth-place finish at the Open (Picture: Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Fitzpatrick in FedEx Cup hunt as Yorkshire seven chase home gains on DP Tour

Ben Schmidt of England makes his DP World Tour debut at the Australian Open (Picture: Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

Ben Schmidt managing the nerves at start of his DP World Tour journey

Rotherham Golf Club's Ben Schmidt plays his tee shot on the 16th hole during day six of the final stage of DP World Tour Qualifying School at Lakes Course, Infinitum on November 14 (Picture: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Ben Schmidt ready to take first steps on DP World Tour adventure

Doncaster's Joshua Berry, 19, plays his tee shot on the 16th hole during day six of the final stage of DP World Tour Qualifying School at Lakes Course, Infinitum on November 14, 2024 in Tarragona (Picture: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Doncaster teenager an Rotherham rookie headed to DP World Tour

In the hunt: Sam Bairstow is hoping to qualify for this year's Open when he plays at St Anne's Old Links today. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Bairstow among Yorkshire hopefuls bidding for Open

Huddersfield Golf Club's Dylan Shaw-Radford. Picture: Leaderboard Photography

Huddersfield GC’s Dylan Shaw-Radford wins English Boys title

Driving force: Yorkshire's Barclay Brown in Walker Cup action.

Battling displays from Yorkshire trio not enough in Walker Cup

Friendly foes: Cole Hammer, right, of the USA team, greets Ben Schmidt. Pictures: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

Great Britain and Ireland come up short in Walker Cup singles

Second call: Alex Fitzpatrick.

Yorkshire’s finest heading for Walker Cup test in Florida

In the swing: Sheffield’s Sam Bairstow of Hallowes Golf Club is a name to follow, now and in the future.

Sheffield golfer Sam Bairstow eager to build on amateur success

Ben Schmidt. Picture courtesy of england Golf.

Success for Ben Schmidt and Charlotte Heath down under points to bright future f...

Alex Fitzpatrick. Picture: Chris Stratford.

Yorkshire duo named in Walker Cup team

Rory McIlroy.

Plenty of quality on offer at Irish Open, insists Paul McGinley, plus Yorkshire ...

Nick Marsh: Open in sight.

Nick Marsh leads way as 10 Yorkshire golfers aim for Open spot

Yorkshire defeated Lancashire 14-4 at fairhaven (Picture: Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs).

Ben Schmidt helps drive Yorkshire to overwhelming win against Lancashire

Rotherham's Ben Schmidt beams as he holds the Brabazon Trophy after his win at Alwoodley (Picture: Leaderboard Photography).

Ben Schmidt’s stunning Brabazon Trophy win at Alwoodley is major accomplishment

Rotherham's Ben Schmidt is making a sparkling Brabazon Trophy debut and leads by three after two rounds (Picture: Leaderboard Photography).

Rotherham's Ben Schmidt leads by three in Brabazon Trophy at Alwoodley after stu...
ROTHERHAM teenager Ben Schmidt leads the international field in the Brabazon Trophy by three at the halfway stage after shooting a record-equalling 64 at Alwoodley.
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Sussex's Charlie Strickland, first-round leader in the Brabazon Trophy at Alwoodley (Picture: Leaderboard Photography).

Rotherham teenager Ben Schmidt spearheads Yorkshire’s Brabazon assault at Alwood...

Lindrick's Callum Macfie with Whitley Bay's Rosie Belsham, respective boys' and girls' champions in the Fairhaven Trophy.

Lindrick’s Callum Macfie birdies last two holes to win Fairhaven Trophy

Rotherham's Ben Schmidt, second left, with England boys team-mates in Limerick (Picture: England Golf).

Rotherham's Schmidt proves just perfect for England Under-16s in Limerick

Yorkshire Boys English County Champions have retained their crown.The Yorkshire team was coached by Craig Fricker of Styrrup Hall and included five members of last years winning line-up: Charlie Daughtrey (Rotherham), Michael Hay (Middlesbrough), Jack Leversidge (Abbeydale), Callum Macfie (Lindrick) and Ben Schmidt (Rotherham). They were joined by Joshua Berry (Doncaster) and Jack Maxey (Hornsea).

Hague and Schmidt's form will buoy Yorkshire hopes in English finals

The England squad with their trophies, l-r, Conor Gough, Ben Schmidt, Max Hopkins and George Leigh.

England Boys win Nations Cup with Rotherham's Schmidt their leading player

Yorkshire foursomes pairing Ben Schmidt, centre, and Josh Berry on their way to victory (Picture: Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs).

Yorkshire make winning start as they look to retain English boys crown

Yorkshire pictured with the trophy after last year's success in the County Finals (Picture: Leaderboard Photography).

Yorkshire boys will field strong line-up as they defend their English title

Yorkshire clinch victory over Cumbria thanks to Josh Morton (Huddersfield) holing a putt at the 17th to win his match (Picture: Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs).

Schmidt shines as Yorkshire move one step away from Northern Counties League tri...

In the hunt: Barclay Brown in action at Fulford. (Picture: Chris Stratford)

Brown takes revenge to ride high in Carris Trophy at Fulford

Rotherham's Ben Schmidt (Picture: Leaderboard Photography).

Rotherham's Schmidt denied McGregor Trophy success by a late birdie blitz

Carris Trophy holder Andrea Romano (Picture: Leaderboard Photography).

Champion Romano heads strong field in Carris Trophy at Fulford
ITALY'S Andrea Romano will defend his title when the Carris Trophy '“ one of golf's premier boys' championships '“ gets underway on Tuesday at Fulford.
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Rotherham's Schmidt high among first-day leaders in McGregor Trophy

Coach Steve Robinson, back row left, and manager Phil Woodcock with Yorkshire Boys team after their success at Pleasington.

Yorkshire Boys fight back to claim Northern crown for third time in a row

Rotherham's Ben Schmidt with the trophy after winning the Yorkshire Boys' championship at Malton & Norton.

Rotherham's Ben Schmidt enjoys double success as he is crowned Yorkshire Boys' c...

Yorkshire pose with the English Boys County Championship trophy (Picture: Adrian Judd/Leaderboard Photography).

Yorkshire power their way to stunning English Boys' county title victory

Yorkshire Under-16s with Phil Woodcock, chairman of Yorkshire Boys.

Yorkshire golf: White Rose Under-16s off to winning start with defeat of North F...

Yorkshire Under-14 champion Ben Schmidt and Under-16 Champion Michael Hay with Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs' president Jonathan Plaxton.

Yorkshire golf: Michael Hay and Ben Schmidt enjoy county title success at Driffi...

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