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team

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championship for men up to 18 organized by the

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. The inaugural event was held in 1980 and it has been played annually since. Since the

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, for men under 22, was discontinued in 2006, due to the trend of players reaching elite level at an earlier age, the European Boys' Team Championship has been regarded as the most important junior team event in Europe outside the British Isles. Many European players on the world's leading

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have played in the event during their early careers. This include (as of end of 2022) almost every European winner of professional major championships since 2010;

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, Sergio Garcia,

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, Henrik Stenson,

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Jon Rahm Jon Rahm Rodríguez (born 10 November 1994) is a Spanish professional golfer. He was the number one golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for a record 60 weeks and later became world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, first ac ...

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and

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. The championship is a counting event for the Junior Ryder Cup qualification.

Format

The format consists of 16 nation teams, each of 6 players, competing in two rounds of stroke play, out of which the five lowest scores from each team's six players will count each day. The total addition of the five lowest scores will constitute the team's score and determine which team is qualified for the last three rounds of match play. Only teams in contention for a medal will play a match format of two foursomes and five singles, while the other teams will play a one foursome and four singles match format. Initially there were four players in each team and from 1982 until 1984 there were five players in each team. The number of participating teams has been restricted to 20 from 2004 and to 16 from 2012 and a second division tournament was introduced, making it possible for nations to qualify for the first division championship. The 2021 event took place in a reduced format, with eleven teams playing, due to the

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, why 18 teams were allowed to compete in 2022.

Results

Winning nations' summary

Winning teams

*2022: Germany: Tom Haberer, Finn Kölle, Carl Siemens, Korbinian Walther, Peer Wernicke, Tim Wiedemeyer *2021: Germany: Tiger Christensen, Tom Haberer, Finn Kölle, Carl Siemens, Peer Wernicke, Tim Wiedemeyer *2019: France: Claude Churchward, Quentin Debove, Charles Larcelet, Nicolas Muller, Nathan Trey, Tom Vaillant *2018: Spain: Alejandro Aguilera, Gonzalo Leal, Jon López-Lanchares, Eugenio Chacarra, David Puig, Eduard Rousaud *2017: Denmark: Oliver Hundebøll,

Nicolai Højgaard Nicolai Højgaard (born 12 March 2001) is a Danish professional golfer. He had a successful amateur career, winning the 2018 European Amateur and being part of the Danish team that won the Eisenhower Trophy later in the year. Amateur career Hø ...

Rasmus Højgaard Rasmus Højgaard (born 12 March 2001) is a Danish professional golfer who won his first European Tour event at the 2019 AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, becoming the third youngest player to win on the European Tour. Amateur career Højgaard first ...

, Frederick Korsgaard-Sejr, Kristoffer Max, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, *2016: France: Edgar Catherine, Alexandre Fuchs, Jeong Weon Ko, Paul Margolis, Adrien Pendaries, Pierre Pineau *2015: Germany: Raphael Geissler, Michael Hirmer, Marc Hammer, Thomas Rosenmϋller, Maximillian Schmitt, Yannick Schϋtz *2014: Italy: Eduardo Raffaele Lipparelli, Stefano Mazzoli,

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, Renato Paratore, Teodoro Soldati, Federico Zuckermann *2013: France: Paul Elissalde, Joris Etlin,

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, Nicolas Manifacier, Pierre Mazier, Victor Veyret *2012: Sweden: Hampus Bergman,

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, Marcus Gran, Hannes Rönneblad, Adam Ström, Victor Tärnström *2011: Spain:

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, Adri Arnaus, Mario Galiano, David Morago,

, Javier Sainz *2010: Belgium:

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, Gregory Mertens, Dewi Merckx, Bertrand Mommaerts,

Thomas Pieters Thomas Pieters (born 27 January 1992) is a Belgian professional golfer who currently plays on the European Tour. Early life Pieters was born in Geel, Belgium in 1992. He started playing golf at the age of five, learning the game at the Witbos G ...

, Cedric Van Wassenhove *2009: Denmark: Mathias Becker Ive,

Lucas Bjerregaard Lucas Justra Bjerregaard (born 14 August 1991) is a Danish professional golfer who plays the European Tour. In May 2017, playing with Thorbjørn Olesen, they won the inaugural GolfSixes, an unofficial pairs event on the European Tour. Later that ...

, Frederik Hammer, Mads Søgaard, Kasper Sørensen, Thomas Sørensen *2008: Sweden: Eric Blom, Niclas Carlsson, Pontus Gad, Daniel Jennevret, Mattias Nordsqvist,

Sebastian Söderberg Jan Sebastian Söderberg (born 19 September 1990) is a Swedish professional golfer. Early life and amateur career Söderberg was born in Eksjö in Småland, Sweden, but grew up playing golf at Delsjö Golf Club in Gothenburg on the west coast ...

*2007: Denmark: Nicolai Aagaard,

, Daniel Løkke, Nicklaez Rasmussen, Kasper Sørensen, Patrick Winter *2006: Norway: Are Friestad, Daniel Bo Jacobsen, Fredrik Kollevold, Anders B Kristiansen, Joakim Mikkelsen,

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*2005: Netherlands: Tristan Bierenbroospot, Bernard Geelkerken, Floris de Haas,

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, Tim Sluiter,

Floris de Vries Floris Jan Willem de Vries (born 18 August 1989) is a Dutch professional golfer. Career De Vries was born in Rheden and turned professional in 2009 having had a successful amateur career. He qualified for the Challenge Tour by finishing in the t ...

*2004: England: Lawrence Allen,

Matthew Baldwin Matthew David Baldwin (born 26 February 1986) is an English professional golfer who plays on the European Tour. Baldwin was captain of the England Boys side before turning professional in 2008. In 2009 he played on the third-tier Alps Tour and ...

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Oliver Fisher Oliver James Fisher (born 13 September 1988) is an English professional golfer who plays on the European Tour and on the LIV Golf Invitational Series. Early years and amateur career Fisher was born in Chingford, London. He was a winner of the F ...

, Ben Parker, John Parry *2003: Italy: Alberto Campanile, Federico Colombo,

Matteo Delpodio Matteo Delpodio (born 23 June 1985) is an Italian professional golfer. Delpodio was born in Turin, Italy. In amateur golf, he won several national championships before turning professional in 2006. Delpodio played on the Alps Tour from 2007 to ...

Lorenzo Gagli Lorenzo Gagli (born 14 October 1985) is an Italian professional golfer. He won the 2018 Barclays Kenya Open, his first win on the Challenge Tour. Professional career Gagli turned professional in 2006. He spent 2007 on the Alps Tour, where he ...

, Antonio Garbaccio, Marco Gueisoli *2002: Spain:

Rafa Cabrera-Bello Rafael Cabrera-Bello (born 25 May 1984) is a Spanish professional golfer who plays on the European Tour, where he has won four times. He has also played on the PGA Tour. Early life and family Cabrera-Bello was born in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. ...

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, Fernando García Grout, Pablo Martin,

Carlos del Moral Carlos del Moral Barilari (born 30 August 1985) is a Spanish professional golfer. Amateur and early professional career Born in Valencia, Spain, Valencia, he was a successful junior, winning the Carris Trophy and the Duke of York Young Champions ...

, Gonzalo Vicente *2001: Sweden: Gustav Adell, Johannes Andersson,

Jonas Blixt Jonas Blixt (born 24 April 1984) is a Swedish professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. He is a three-time winner on the PGA Tour, with his most recent win coming at the 2017 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Amateur career Blixt ...

, Steven Jeppesen,

Niklas Lemke Karl Niklas Lemke (born 23 April 1984) is a Swedish professional golfer, who plays on the European Tour. He has formerly played on the Challenge Tour and the Web.com Tour in the United States. Early life Lemke was born in Linköping, Sweden, ...

, Robert Svensson *2000: Scotland: Stephen Buckley, Jack Doherty, David Inglis,

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, Kevin Reid, Mark Risbridger *1999: England:

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, Scott Godfrey, Sandeep Grewal, David Porter, Simon Robinson, Ben Welch *1998: Ireland: David Jones, Justin Kehoe, Michael McDermot, Sean McTernan, Meavyn Owens, Robin Symes *1997: Spain: Sergio Garcia, David James, Alvaro Mata, Raul Quiros, Angel Luis Saura, Rafael Vera *1996: Spain: Inaki Alustiza,

Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño (born 13 October 1980) is a Spanish professional golfer. He has played on the European Tour, winning seven times, and on the PGA Tour. Early life Fernández-Castaño was born in Madrid. He started playing golf at t ...

, Sergio Garcia, Alvaro Mata, Raul Quiros, Rafael Vera *1995: England: Robert Duck, Carl Duke,

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, Jamie Little, Denny Lucas, John Wells *1994: England: Carl Duke, Max Harris, Jamie Little, Rodgers, Steve Webster *1993: Sweden:

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, Viktor Gustavsson, Henrik Ingemarsson, Daniel Olsson *1992: Scotland: Andrew Farmer, Stephen Gallacher, Hugh McKibben, David Orr, Alan Reid, Gordon Sherry *1991: Sweden: Chris Hanell, Claes Hovstadius,

Mikael Lundberg Lars Mikael Lundberg (born 13 August 1973) is a Swedish professional golfer. He has won three times on the European Tour. Early life and amateur career Lundberg was born in Helsingborg, Sweden. He represented Sweden in the 1994 Eisenhower Troph ...

, Mikael Persson, Johan Sehlberg och Leif Westerberg *1990: Spain: C. Beautell, P. Beautell,

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, F. De Pablo,

Ignacio Garrido Ignacio Garrido (born 27 March 1972) is a Spanish professional golfer. He is the eldest son of Antonio Garrido who won five times on the European Tour and who played in the 1979 Ryder Cup. His uncle, Germán Garrido, also has won on the Europea ...

, F. Valera *1989: England: Bathgate, Ian Garbutt, Page, Michael Smith, Walker *1988: France: Jean Charles Cambon,

Christian Cévaër Christian Georges Cévaër (born 10 April 1970) is a French professional golfer. Amateur career Cévaër was born in Noumea, New Caledonia. He attended the Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California. He then earned a golf scholarship to Sta ...

, Patrice Barquez,

Olivier Edmond Olivier Edmond (born 29 January 1970) is a French professional golfer. Edmond was born in Paris. As an amateur, Edmond represented France in the Eisenhower Trophy. He won the 1990 French Amateur Championship and the Brabazon Trophy (tie with G ...

, Christophe Muniesa *1987: Scotland: Stuart Bannerman,

Andrew Coltart Andrew John Coltart (born 12 May 1970) is a Scottish professional golfer and TV commentator. He had a successful amateur career and played in the 1991 Walker Cup. As a professional he won twice on the European Tour, the 1998 Qatar Masters and t ...

, Stephen Docherty, Neil Duncan, Euan McIntosh, Alan Tait *1986: England: James Bennett, James Cook, Steven Edlgley, Wayne Henry, Glen Kemble *1985: England: Peter Baker, James Cook, Patrick Hall, Wayne Henry, Jonathan Langemead, Paul Sweetsur *1984: Scotland: Mark Brennan, Kenny Buchan, Calum Innes, Lee Vannet, Allan Turnbull *1983: Sweden: Håkan Eriksson,

Per-Ulrik Johansson Per-Ulrik Johansson (born 6 December 1966) is a Swedish professional golfer, who won six times on the European Tour and played in two winning European Ryder Cup teams. Early life Johansson grew up in Västervik in Småland, Sweden, and was a pro ...

Mikael Krantz Mikael Krantz (born 13 September 1965) is a List of Swedish professional golfers, Swedish professional golfer. Krantz played on the European Tour 1989–1994 where his best result was a tie for 12th in the 1993 European Tour, 1993 Open de Españ ...

, Fredrik Lindgren, Thomas Svanstedt *1982: Italy: Emanuele Bolognesi, Alberto Binaghi, Luigi Figari, Silvio Grappasoni, Giorgio Merletti

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