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Essex Golf

To promote, administer, and support the growth and participation of amateur golf across Essex, while providing guidance and assistance to all affiliated clubs and their members.

The central hub for everything golf across the county
Support and advice for clubs, backed by the R&A and England Golf
We run the World Handicapping System (WHS) in Essex
Organisers of county competitions for all ages, levels, and abilities
Course rating and expert guidance on course setup and rules

Home of Essex County teams - from juniors to elite players
Helping talented golfers reach their full potential
Representing Essex on the national stage
Focused on value - keeping costs fair for clubs and members
Driving the growth and enjoyment of amateur golf in Essex

Latest News

County Team Deliver in First Outing for 2026

Monday 9th March 2026

Essex make a strong start with a convincing win in their first county fixture of the season.
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Essex Golf Ltd Recognised at England Golf Awards 2026

Wednesday 4th March 2026

Essex Golf Ltd were incredibly proud to feature on the national stage at the England Golf Awards 2026 and have returned back from Manchester with fresh inspiration and motivation for the future.
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Essex’s Ria Prabhakar and Aaron Moody Take on Troy Deeney at Burhill

Friday 27th February 2026

Essex County Team member Ria Prabhakar and fellow England prospect Aaron Moody faced former football star Troy Deeney in a lively nine-hole challenge at Burhill Golf Club.
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Harley Smith wins Portuguese Amateur Championship

Sunday 15th February 2026

Young Essex golfer wins the Portuguese Amateur Championship by 9 shots .....
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Promoting Golf across Essex

Saturday 7th February 2026

For the past two years, Ann Selby, through the community organisation Get Golfing, has been running golf camps during school holidays for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Upcoming Competitions

Keating Trophy Qualifier Saturday 11th April (24 days)

Women's County Championship 2026 - Crondon Park GC Friday 8th May (51 days)

Women's Seniors County Championship 2026 - Crondon Park GC Friday 8th May (51 days)

Women's County Championship 2026 Round 2 - Not For Entry Friday 8th May (51 days)

Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy & Colts Championship Friday 22nd May (65 days)

Essex Girls Championships 2026 (Justin Rose Junior Golf qualifying round) Tuesday 26th May (69 days)

Essex Girls 18 Hole Stableford Championship 2026 Tuesday 26th May (69 days)

Essex Girls Championships 2026. Round 2- Not for entry. Tuesday 26th May (69 days)

All Upcoming Competitions

Latest Results

Mullis Trophy Sunday 28th September 2025

Centenary Club Team Competition Wednesday 24th September 2025

The Essex Foursomes Championship Sunday 21st September 2025

Upminster Trophies Saturday 13th September 2025

Norman Garon Trust Celebratory Event Saturday 6th September 2025

The Romford Trophy Friday 5th September 2025

All Matches

Upcoming Events at Essex Golf

Monthly List Monthly Grid Itinerary for Year

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< 2019 >

January
Thursday	31st		EGU Annual General Meeting	Upminster Golf Club
February
Friday	8th		Essex Match Play Championship / Allan Lockwood Trophy Knockout Begins
March
Wednesday	13th	19:15 - 21:00	Junior Organiser Meeting	Chelmsford Golf Club
Sunday	24th		L F Wood Championship - Preliminary Rnd
Sunday	24th		County Squad Match away to Cambridgeshire (County Friendlies)	Saffron Walden GC
Sunday	31st		Thornton Cup - Preliminary Rnd
Sunday	31st		Challenge Team Match away to Chelmsford Thornton cup (Colts Friendlies)	Chelmsford
April
Saturday	6th	08:00 - 09:39	The Keating Qualifier	Three Rivers (Kings)
Sunday	7th		L F Wood - Rnd 1
Thursday	11th		Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Gosfield	Gosfield
			Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Gosfield	Gosfield
			County Squad Match away to Professionals (County Friendlies)	Frinton GC
Friday	12th		Seniors Team & John Day Trophy Rnd1
Saturday	13th		Keating Trophy - Knockout Stage	Three Rivers GC
Sunday	14th		Keating Trophy - Knockout Stage	Three Rivers GC
Monday	15th		Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Colchester	Colchester
Saturday	27th		Youth Shield - League Match
Saturday	27th		County Squad Match at home to Kent (County Friendlies)	TBC
Sunday	28th		Norman Plum Trophy - Rnd 1
Sunday	28th		Thornton Cup - Rnd 1
May
Friday	3rd		Threadgill Trophy	Orsett Golf Club
Sunday	5th	08:00 - 19:00	Challenge Team Match at home to Bedfordshire (Colts League)	Toot Hill
Friday	10th		Seniors Team & John Day Trophy - Rnd 2
Saturday	11th		Youth Shield - League Match
Sunday	12th		County Squad Match at home to Bedfordshire (County League )	Chelmsford
Saturday	18th		County Squad Match away to Eastern Counties (County Foursomes)	Seacroft GC
Sunday	19th		L F Wood - Rnd 2
Sunday	19th		L F Wood Plate - Rnd 1
Friday	24th	08:00 - 09:12	Sir Michael Bonallack Championship & Colts Trophy	Thorpe Hall
Saturday	25th		Youth Shield - League Match
Sunday	26th		Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Frinton G.C.	Frinton
			Norman Plum Trophy - Rnd 2
			County Squad Match away to BB&O (County League )	Frilford Heath GC
Thursday	30th		The Faldo Wedge (Team Competition)	Garon Park (East/West)
			Boyce Hill Bowl	Boyce Hill
		08:48 - 10:05	The Faldo Wedge	Garon Park (East/West)
		13:00 - 10:05	The Faldo Wedge (cont.)	Garon Park (East/West)
		13:00 - 13:56	The Faldo Wedge (cont.)	Garon Park (East/West)
June
Sunday	2nd		Thornton Cup - Rnd 2
Sunday	2nd		Thornton Cup Plate - Rnd 1
Saturday	8th		Esplen Trophy	Romford
			Essex Amateur Championship Rd 2	Romford
		08:10 - 09:49	Essex Amateur Championship Rd 1	Romford
Sunday	9th	08:10 - 09:13	Essex Amateur Championship Rd 3 & 4	Romford
Friday	14th		Seniors Team & John Day Trophy - Rnd 3
Saturday	15th		Youth Shield - League Match
Sunday	16th		L F Wood - Rnd 3
			L F Wood Plate - Rnd 2
		12:00 - 12:40	Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Playgolf Colchester	Playgolf Colchester
Wednesday	19th	12:00 - 13:28	Veterans Trophies	Colchester
Sunday	23rd		Norman Plum Trophy - Rnd 3
Wednesday	26th	12:00 - 12:56	Herbert Bishop Vase	Thorpe Hall
Saturday	29th		Youth Shield - League Match
Sunday	30th		County Squad Match at home to Middlesex (County League )	Chelmsford
July
Wednesday	3rd		English Boys County Qualifying	Orsett
Thursday	4th	12:00 - 13:20	Essex Seniors Championship Day 1	Wanstead
Friday	5th	12:00 - 13:12	Essex Seniors Championship Day 2	Wanstead
Sunday	7th		Thornton Cup - Rnd 3
Sunday	7th		Thornton Cup Plate - Rnd 2
Friday	12th		Seniors Team & John Day Trophy - Quarter Finals
Saturday	13th		English Mens County Qualifying	Ashford
			Youth Shield - League Match
			County Squad Match away to SE Qualifying (County 6 Man Team)	Ashford (Kent)
Sunday	14th		Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Colne Valley G.C.	Colne Valley
			L F Wood - Quarter Finals
			L F Wood Plate - Quarter Finals
Tuesday	16th		English Seniors County Qualifying	East Sussex National
Thursday	18th	08:00 - 09:20	The Cliffords Trophy	Warley Park
Saturday	20th		Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Three Rivers G.C.	Three Rivers (Kings)
Sunday	21st		Norman Plum Trophy - Quarter Finals
Thursday	25th	09:00 - 10:03	U12 Championship / Brian Fuller Trophy	Rivenhall Oaks
Friday	26th		Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Chelmsford G.C.	Chelmsford
Sunday	28th		Thornton Cup - Quarter Finals
Sunday	28th		Thornton Cup Plate - Quarter Finals
Wednesday	31st		Boys Team Championship	Braintree
			Essex Boys Championship PM	Braintree
		08:00 - 09:12	Essex Boys Championship AM	Braintree
August
Thursday	1st		Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Romford G.C.	Romford
Saturday	3rd		Youth Shield - Quarter Finals
Sunday	4th		Armitage Cup	Wanstead Golf Club
			L F Wood Plate - Semi-Finals
			L F Wood Semi-Finals
			County Squad Match away to Hertfordshire (County League )	Letchworth
Wednesday	7th	08:00 - 08:56	Essex Boys Foursomes	Gosfield
Thursday	8th		Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Brentwood G.C.	Brentwood
Tuesday	13th	09:00 - 09:56	U14 Championship & Fred Stillwell Trophy	Maylands
Wednesday	14th		Seniors Team Championship - Semi-Finals
Sunday	18th		Norman Plum Trophy - Semi-Finals
			Thornton Cup - Semi-Finals
			Thornton Cup Plate - Semi-Finals
Monday	19th		Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Orsett Golf Club	Orsett
Tuesday	20th	12:52 - 14:20	Keith Bass Trophy	Potters Resorts Five Lakes
Wednesday	21st		John Day Trophy - Semi Finals
Saturday	24th		Youth Shield - Semi-Finals
Thursday	29th		Norman Garon Trust Junior Community Tour - Garon Park	Garon Park (West/South)
September
Sunday	1st		L F Wood Final
Wednesday	4th		Seniors Team Championship Final
Friday	6th	08:10 - 09:40	The Romford Trophy	Romford
Sunday	8th		Thornton Cup Final
Wednesday	11th		John Day Trophy Final
Saturday	14th	08:00 - 09:40	Upminster Trophies	Upminster
Sunday	15th		Norman Plum Trophy Final
Sunday	15th		Youth Shield Final
Saturday	21st		English Champion Club Tournament	Romford
Sunday	22nd	08:00 - 09:12	ESSEX FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP	West Essex
Sunday	29th	09:30 - 11:20	Mullis Trophy	Maylands
October
Wednesday	2nd	19:00 - 21:00	Junior Organisers Meeting	Chelmsford Golf Club
Sunday	6th		Thornton Cup Plate Final
November
Friday	1st		EGU U16 - End of Year Tournament	The Warren
Wednesday	13th		Delegates Meeting	Chelmsford Golf Club
Friday	22nd		EGU Annual Dinner	Three Rivers