CHESHIRE GOLF

The 2026 Amateur Championship starts on Monday at Royal Liverpool and West Lancs Good luck to our Cheshire players: Steve Capper (Royal Liverpool) Matt Dodd-Berry (Royal Liverpool) Dan Hayes (Bramhall) It's been 26 years since Royal Liverpool hosted the Championship and held the very first Amateur Championship in 1885. The club has been one of the championship's most frequent venues, hosting it on 18 previous occasions, including 1885, 1887, 1890, 1894, 1898, 1902, 1906, 1910, 1921, 1927, 1933, 1939, 1953, 1962, 1969, 1975, 1995 and 2000. The Amateur Championship is one of the most prestigious amateur events in world golf. Past champions include José María Olazábal, Sergio García and Matteo Manassero. Winning it can be career-defining. The champion traditionally receives invitations to major championships, including: The Open Championship Masters Tournament The U.S. Amateur and other elite amateur events. Monday–Tuesday 36 holes of stroke-play qualifying. One round at Royal Liverpool and one at West Lancashire. Wednesday–Friday Knockout match-play rounds at Royal Liverpool. Saturday 36-hole final contested over morning and afternoon rounds. https://www.randa.org/championships/the-amateur-championship Photo credits where known Tom Ward. R&A. Leaderboard Photography.

The match is a key fixture in the 2026 Men's Northern Counties League, with Cheshire hosting Yorkshire. It is one of Cheshire's five league matches this season and could be crucial in determining the final league standings. Morning: 18 holes foursomes Afternoon: 18 holes singles Cheshire Non-Playing Captain: Dom Barnes Cheshire Players: Josh Sims (Caldy) Cole Self (Ringway) Jon Beesley (Vale Royal Abbey) Dan Heron (Royal Liverpool) Paul McFerran (Sandiway Joe Sephton (Wallasey) Alfie Oakes (Wilmslow) Sam Johnson (Astbury) Sam Burton (Tytherington) Josh McMahon (Wallasey) Richard Galley (Delamere Forest) Matty Griffiths (Lymm) The Northern Counties League is contested between: Cheshire Yorkshire Lancashire Durham Northumberland Cumbria Supporters are welcome, come and join us for an exciting day. Good luck Cheshire!

Teeing off at 11.30am and with the weather looking wet this afternoon Cheshire Golfer and leader - Richard Baird has it all to play for. The Championship has been dominated recently by Welsh international senior golfer Neil Roderick, who successfully defended the title in 2025 and entered 2026 as one of the players to watch. It's going to be a fascinating day at Aberdovey!

A splendid day at Eaglescliffe today where Cheshire Women drew their match and came second in the final standings. Well done all! It all came down to the very last match and the very last hole. Cheshire managed a 2.5–2.5 draw against Lancashire. Yorkshire won 5–0 against Cumbria, which means they take first place, and Cheshire finish second - just ahead of Lancashire. The great news is that the North has two qualifying spots this year, so Cheshire are through to the finals in July! A fantastic effort from everyone involved. All absolutely chuffed with that result! County Match Week is effectively the highest level of amateur county team golf for women in England, below only the national championships and elite England squads. For Cheshire, it is one of the most important team events of the year. In the North Region, six counties compete: • Cheshire • Cumbria • Durham • Lancashire • Northumberland • Yorkshire The event is played over three days and rotates around the counties. Eaglescliffe Golf Club, host venue for the 2026 Women's North Region County Match Week, is a classic James Braid design dating from 1928, later enhanced by Henry Cotton with the addition of four holes in 1968. An interesting historical fact: Eaglescliffe hosted an exhibition match in 1933 between Walter Hagen and Percy Alliss, with Hagen shooting 74 to Alliss's 78.

Cheshire ladies hold the narrowest of leads going into the final day of County Match Week today at @eaglescliffegolf Let's hope for a return to something like summer weather after yesterday's hail storm. Good luck to the team who are teeing it up against Lancashire at 08.15! You can follow the progress here: https://www.pumasoftware.co.uk/CMW/DailyResults

We are excited to announce that Neuromuscular Centre will be hosting another amazing golf day on Friday, 19th June at the prestigious High Legh Golf Course in Knutsford. Cheshire Golf are Proud Sponsors Cheshire Golf proudly represent 95 affiliated golf clubs across Cheshire. They work to develop and promote the game at every level, supporting clubs, players, coaches, and volunteers. Their focus is on growing participation, nurturing talent, and ensuring enjoyable, inclusive golf experiences for all. With a strong heritage and a vibrant community, Cheshire Golf continues to drive the sport forward across the county. The event promises to be an action-packed day of golfing excitement, with a range of competitions and challenges that will put your skills to the test. And, as a special thank you for your involvement, team entry includes a delicious two-course dinner to be enjoyed with your fellow golfers Follow the link in our QR code or by calling 01606 861 733.