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General Information
YSGA operate four regional events within Yorkshire: North, South, East and West with each featuring a championship for boys and a championship for girls. Entries from the same educational establishment form teams of three which have the opportunity to qualify to compete in the national ‘Team Championships’ (Net and Gross) which are overseen by England Golf.
Schools / Colleges are encouraged to compete within the area in which they are situated. By exception (exams etc) individual pupils may be allowed to compete at alternative venues.
The Championships consist of Individual competitions for boys (Hcp Index 36 and below) and girls (Hcp Index 36 and below) played off Scratch. A handicap ballot may be necessary depending on tee availability and the number of entries received.
Competitors / Pupils must have been born on or after 1st September 2008 or for the U15 event on or after 1st September 2011.
The leading boys and girls (with qualifying handicaps) will be invited to play in the North of England Schools’ Championship. This championship will also be played off Scratch.
The leading under15’s in the Yorkshire Championships (both boys and girls) will be invited to play in the English Schools’ Under 15’s National Championship subject to them having a qualifying handicap index). YSGA will pay their entry fee. Furthermore, individual (independent) entries are also permitted.
Following the N of E Schools’ Championship, the leading boys and girls will be invited to play in the English Schools’ National Championship. The leading players at ‘Nationals’ will then be invited to play against the Welsh and Scottish Schools’ Teams subject to these matches being played.
There are also two National Schools’ TEAM Championships (a net and a gross championship in 2026) and within our own YSGA championships, schools can enter Teams of 3 players to represent their school – the best 2 scores to count. This will be played as a Stableford.
Schools may enter as many teams as they wish, and can enter a Team of 2 players knowing that both scores count and they cannot ‘drop’ a score.
The top teams from each area will play off at Darrington Golf Club to determine which schools will go through to the National Championship to be played at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire.
Hon. Secretary YSGA – Jonathan L Plaxton – 07914 738884
