Brighton College Al Ain crowned World School Games Golf Champions 2025

Brighton College Al Ain has triumphed at the World School Games (WSG) Golf Championship 2025, becoming the overall team champions following three days of exceptional competition across some of Scotland’s most iconic courses.

The tournament, which included Junior, Senior, and Teacher categories, brought together over 100 golfers from 23 schools spanning 16 countries for the second edition of the championship, held recently.

Participants came from as far afield as Malaysia, Trinidad & Tobago, India, and Australia, enhancing the global dimension of the competition. Brighton College Al Ain competed on Scotland’s most historic and prestigious courses, including Royal Musselburgh, Musselburgh Golf Club, and Fairmont St Andrews, earning the top team prize.

Brighton College Al Ain’s pupils also delivered outstanding individual performances. Summer Langford (Year 9) secured first place in the Women’s Junior Stableford. Louis Keddie (Year 7) placed third in the Junior Stableford, with Zachary Hambleton (Year 9) finishing sixth in the same category. Keegan Poisat (Year 9), competing with a standout handicap of 2.6, notched a top-ten finish in the Junior Strokeplay. Director of Sport, Allan Keddie, also impressed in the Teachers category, contributing to Brighton College Al Ain’s overall success.

Commenting on the success, Oliver Bromley-Hall, head master of Brighton College Al Ain said: "We are immensely proud of our pupils and all that they have achieved at the WSG Golf Championship. Their teamwork, resilience, and talent reflect everything we strive to instil at Brighton College Al Ain. Moments like these show our values in action with young people challenging themselves, uplifting one another, and succeeding on the world stage.”

Allan Keddie, Director of Sport at Brighton College Al Ain, added: “This is such a proud moment for myself and all of the staff at Brighton College Al Ain. The pupils worked incredibly hard, supported one another throughout, and showed real character on some of the toughest courses in golf. The organisation of the event by WSG was impeccable, and it was fantastic to have so many supporters from the College watching on the live stream. Seeing the pupils lift the trophy together was very special and a real highlight of my career so far.”

Year 9 pupil, Summer Langford, commented: “To play on some of the best courses in the world is something I will never forget. To then finish the week with an overall team win for Brighton College Al Ain as well as an individual victory was just the best feeling.”

Year 7 pupil, Louis Keddie, added: “I’m only 11, so this was my first major competition and I’m so happy it was in my family’s home country of Scotland. The UAE has been my home for 10 years now and I am so proud to be bringing the trophy back to Brighton College Al Ain.”

The championship also featured new additions that made the event all the more special. For 2025, the competition extended into Fairmont St Andrews and included enhanced spectator experiences such as a live stream with pro commentary, a ‘featured hole’ on each course day, Shot Tracer technology to track balls from tee to green, and additional media coverage, ensuring family, friends, and supporters from far and wide could follow the action in real time.

This victory marks a historic milestone for Brighton College Al Ain, emphasising its commitment to sporting excellence and opportunities for growth beyond the classroom.