Jo Hacker is one of Jersey’s leading male golfers, combining international amateur competition with collegiate golf in the United States. A former Hampshire county champion and Jacksonville University student, Jo made headlines by winning individual gold at the 2023 Island Games in Guernsey, contributing to Jersey’s strong team performance. He was named Jersey Golf’s Men’s Player of the Year for the second time in three years, reflecting his consistency and leadership. Jo recently achieved his best college finish, placing fourth individually at a major event in South Carolina.
Anabelle Lucas-Villar is an emerging talent in Jersey golf, known for her dedication and rapid progression through junior and senior ranks. As a member of the Royal Jersey Golf Club, she has represented Jersey in multiple inter-island and county competitions. Anabelle played a key role in the women’s team at the 2023 Island Games, contributing to their gold medal success. Off the course, she is pursuing academic excellence while inspiring younger golfers through her commitment and sportsmanship.
Adam Dalton is a promising young golfer from Jersey, recognised for his strong performances in regional and national tournaments. He has represented Jersey at both junior and senior levels, showcasing his skill and determination. Adam’s recent highlights include a series of top finishes in county competitions and a notable contribution to Jersey’s team at the 2023 Island Games. Balancing his sporting ambitions with academic pursuits, Adam is regarded as a role model for aspiring golfers in the island community.
Flora Keites has been a prominent figure in Jersey golf, renowned for her consistency and leadership. A Royal Jersey Golf Club member since childhood, she has represented Jersey at junior and senior levels, and her experience was pivotal in leading the women’s team to gold at the 2023 Island Games, where she also secured her third individual silver medal. Flora’s achievements extend to county and national competitions, and she continues to be a mainstay in the Jersey squad, recently earning Jersey Golf’s Ladies’ Player of the Year award. Off the course, Flora is pursuing a dental degree at the University of Birmingham, having previously graduated with first-class honours in Biochemistry from the University of Liverpool.
“The Harry Vardon Trust have given me some amazing opportunities by helping me financially for the past few years of me starting and growing my golf career. For example, I regularly travel around the UK to play in national/worldwide competitions at top amateur level.
Each year I have improved and developed a lot of experience playing tournaments home and away, this is evident from my results and handicap.”
Olivia Jordan-Higgins is a multiple winner on the LPGA Symetra Tour, and a Hall Of Fame member of Charleston Southern University.
At the end of 2018, she was appointed coach to the ladies team at Alabama State University and, despite having less time to compete professionally, won the 2019 Ohio State Ladies Open.
“As a Junior golfer, the Vardon Trust was kind enough to support me to travel to the UK for major tournaments. I am very grateful for the support the Vardon Trust provided me with.”
