County of the Year 2026

Today our men were in action in the "Big Six" at Northumberland GC. facing stiff competition in the Northern Counties Qualifier. The Cheshire team captained by Dominic Barnes; Sam Johnson (Astbury), Sam Burton (Tytherington), Alfie Oakes (The Wilmslow), Paul McFerran (Sandiway), Dean Lenehan (The Wilmslow), Spencer Davies (Wallasey)

Cheshire Ladies Margaret Sangster Salver Stockport put on a great show Stockport Golf Club were proud and excellent hosts for the annual Cheshire Ladies competition for the Margaret Sangster Salver). The competition is a BB Medal and attracted players from across the county to enjoy a course in excellent condition backed by top class hospitality in their fine clubhouse. There two main prizes on offer with the Salver going to the best net score. And it provided the sting in the tail as last out home pair Beverley Bradbury and Aileen Martin posted a seven-under-par 65 to finish ahead of a competitive field led by Gill Hudson (Stockport) and Lynne Leutton (Sandiway) 66 with Cheshire President Marjorie Griffiths and Win Heath (Ringway) topping four pairs on 67. The best gross score of 76 was posted by first out Cheshire stars Cathy Day and Jane Burke (Sandiway) who finished two clear of Christina Hornsby a (Royal Liverpool) and Kelly Marsh (Heswall). The prizes were presented by Marjorie Griffiths who along with the players congratulated all involved in the organisation for providing a great day of golf. Photos - Geoff Garnett Best gross winners ltr Jane Burke, Sally Brown, Dianne Stow, Cathy Day. Ciara Leathers (Wallasey)l Tracy Hayes (Wallasey), Tracy Pickford (Stockport), Dee Leary (Stockport) Marjorie presents the Salver to Beverley and Aileen

Max sets two new youngest player records Max Gilsenan has been a regular player in the Cheshire squads for a few years with a good record of success. Max, 15, has a current handicap of 0.4 and is a member of Chorlton and Westhoughton Golf Clubs and attends Westhoughton High School. Max was delighted to be crowned the Men’s Chorlton Club Champion for 2026- the youngest-ever winner at Chorlton. In the previous week Max won the Westhoughton Club Championship for the second successive year and again was the youngest-ever winner. Max has been a regular playing for Cheshire Junior Boys teams with his most recent match being for the u16’s against Yorkshire at Houldsworth GC. His golfing ambition is to continue to represent Cheshire, turn professional and one day play in the Open Championship. His golfing idol is Rory McIlroy and he would like to give thanks to his parents and family, his coach Dave Mackinnon and Cheshire County for selecting him for coaching and matches since the age of ten. Photos by Geoff Garnett: Max with his two club trophies, and his Cheshire kit

England v Wales in The Girls and Boys Home Internationals this week. Good luck Cole Self (England) and Morgan Bollan (Wales), Cheshire is very proud of you both!

Cheshire u14 v Shropshire and Herefordshire At Eaton Golf Club Cheshire u14’ boys kept up their busy schedule of matches with a home match against Shropshire and Herefordshie at the top class venue of Eaton Golf Club. This match should have been played against Caernarvonshire's U14s,however, with only 10 days to go, they cancelled.! Fortunately in that small window, S&H came to the rescue. A message of thanks has gone to their Manager Dave Jones and Carl Steventon. Cheshire Team manager Graham McCormack reported: “Hi everyone, technically we lost 5-4 today, however, we helped S&H with two of our squad players to make up their numbers, one won and one lost, so...I'm happy to call it a draw! “For once we received several shots, as we were playing S&H's U16s team. “A handful of their team recently played in the Four-Counties at Coxmoor Golf Club, Notts, beating our U18s squad on the first day. “Special mention goes to Cormac (Narey) who had to give away nine shots today. “Although you lost on the last hole we're very proud of your achievement, you had a mountain to climb and you nearly did. “S and H got off to a flier winning the first three games then we hit back by winning the next three with Alfie Dunbar (Heswall 4/3, Charlie Thompson (Styal) one up and James Harrison (Astbury) 5/3 doing the business. Cruz Norton (Northenden) playing for S and H beat Finlay Read (Lymm) 2/1 but Henry Quinn ((Disley) won 4/3 to level the scores before Comack Narey was unlucky to lost the last game one down> “A message of thanks has been sent to Eaton, super hosts of this event today,played on a superb course. “Addionally, I'd like to thank parents for their on-going support and my colleagues, Jim (McBride and Mike (Jones) and our pro, Matt Turnock.” Pic L/R Front Finlay Read-Lymm, James Harrison-Astbury, Henry Quinn-Disley, Jeremy Ju-Hazel Grove Cormac Narey-Crewe. Jasper Bernstein-Ringway L/R Back:James Prest-Stockport. Ricky Mohun-Delamere Forest, Cruz Norton-Northenden, Charlie Thompson-Styal, Alfie Dunbar-Heswall Photo: Geoff Garnett

Cheshire are the 2026 English Women's County Champions! Match report and photos to follow. Congratulations Team Cheshire!