Tributes pour in as popular English golfer dies aged 64

England Golf has confirmed the sad passing of one of its greatest Senior Team players, Trevor Foster. 

Foster died on Saturday 28 December aged 64, leaving behind his wife Debbie, son Ryan, daughter Nikki, and their three much-loved grandchildren.

Tributes from all over the world have flooded in to Trevor’s friends and family, recognising a much-loved character whose larger than life persona will be talked about and remembered for many years to come.

The Englishman's golfing attributes included representing Lancashire 111 times between 1986 and 2018, and he was county champion in both 1987 and 1990.

In 1988, Foster found himself at the top of The Open leaderboard after 12 holes at Royal Lytham & St Annes, leading the likes of world superstars Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo and Fred Couples.

Foster will be best known for his prowess as a senior golfer (55+). 

Trevor represented England every year since 2016 and also represented Europe in the 2022 Concession Cup against USA at Valderrama, being one of just two European players to win in the singles on the final day of the competition.

Foster was a fierce competitor and his desire to win was formidable. 

He won many titles including the Irish Senior Men’s Championship in 2018 and the English Senior Men’s Championship at Berkhamsted in 2022, but his greatest achievement was winning the British Senior Men’s Championship at Royal Porthcawl in 2018, which included a spectacular 63 (9-under par) in the first round.

Foster also won the Silver Medal for the leading amateur at The Senior Open in 2021 at Sunningdale, and a bronze medal in the 2022 event at Gleneagles.

Trevor was a great communicator and his stories will be remembered so fondly by everyone who knew him. 

He once played with Bernhard Langer in the Senior Open practice round, just so he could tell him about breaking Langer’s course record around Royal Porthcawl.

Trevor was the life and soul of any environment that he found himself in, and was a true gentleman and a total professional in the game he loved so much. 

He was the kindest, most generous person that anyone could meet, and gave his time and knowledge to anyone who reached out to him. He was also a loving father and doting grandfather.

An England Golf spokesperson told GolfMagic: 

"Our hearts go out to his family, especially his wife Debbie. Debbie was Trevor’s rock, walking thousands of miles being part of ‘Team Foster’, and together they were a formidable team, much-loved and feared at the same time.

"As an England player, Trevor was everything a captain could ask for. The minute he put the England shirt on, he became totally focused, giving everything to the game and its success.

"He was a stalwart of the England Seniors Team and will be remembered for all the right reasons; sportsmanship, camaraderie, a great friend and an all-round wonderful person who will be missed by everyone who he touched in his life.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Trevor’s family and friends during this difficult time."

RIP Trevor Foster