The England Golf Awards celebrate all that’s great about the game we love – from volunteers to elite performers, clubs to counties, juniors to lifetime achievers.
The awards night offers us a chance to shine a light on those individuals and organisations who have done so much to promote a positive image of our sport through their own accomplishments or their selfless endeavours to help others.
AWARDS SPONSORS
RESPECT IN GOLF AWARD
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
COUNTY OF THE YEAR
LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR
FACILITY OF THE YEAR
CLUB OF THE YEAR
TROPHY SPONSOR
PROGRAMME SPONSOR
PARTICIPATION AND DEVELOPMENT COACH OF THE YEAR
THE AWARDS
The awards process culminates in a gala awards ceremony that is taking place at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel on the evening of Tuesday 3 March 2026.
We hope you can join us and the golfing community in celebrating those individuals and organisations who have done so much for the game we love.
Tickets are available for individuals, groups and tables of 10.
Included within the ticket price of £99 (inc VAT) is a sparkling drinks reception, three-course dinner with tea and coffee, and half a bottle of table wine per person.
Tickets for the awards have now all sold out. To enquire about tickets or to join the wait list please contact: suzie@s2fevents.co.uk
£99 per ticket
Tuesday 3 March
18:30-Midnight
The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
Black Tie
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CATEGORIES
WOMEN IN GOLF CHARTER CLUB AWARD
Recognises a Women’s Charter Club that is creating an inclusive environment for Women, is proactively tackling under representation, demonstrating strong governance practices and delivering strategies to increase membership.
CLUB OF THE YEAR
Recognises the club which has best engaged with its local community by offering an accessible and inclusive environment which adheres to safeguarding standards.
FACILITY OF THE YEAR
Recognises the facility which has best engaged with its local community to provide an opportunity for people to learn and play golf in an inclusive environment.
COUNTY OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the county that has pioneered new initiatives, strengthened internal operations, provided education and advice to golf clubs, and put players and clubs at the heart of its work.
LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
Honours someone who has made a remarkable contribution to golf over many years by supporting their club, county, volunteers, or visitors.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Recognises a person whose activities and achievements have made an impact on the club and players they support.
YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a young person under 25 who represents the very best of their generation and has made a positive difference through their approach, character, activities, and ideas.
PARTICIPATION AND DEVELOPMENT COACH OF THE YEAR
A PGA-accredited coach who is inspiring new and existing players and helping them get more from the game through their passion, skills, and initiatives.
WOMEN & GIRLS TRAILBLAZER
Recognises those who have helped to tackle under-representation by raising awareness and providing opportunities for women and girls to take up the game or continue to enjoy the sport.
RESPECT IN GOLF AWARD
This award celebrates individuals, clubs, facilities or initiatives that have actively worked to make golf more inclusive, by addressing barriers and empowering under-represented communities to engage with and enjoy the sport.
SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT
Celebrating those who have run a successful sustainability project, whether that’s improving habitats, reducing inequalities, or investing in green technology.
TOURNAMENT VENUE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a venue that has gone above and beyond in delivering an exceptional championship experience.
CLOSED TO OUTSIDE NOMINATIONS
PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to an amateur player or team that have achieved notable success in 2025.
CLOSED TO OUTSIDE NOMINATIONS
HALL OF FAME
Launched in 2024 to celebrate our Centenary Year, the Hall of Fame sees a panel of experts select inductees, by recognising amazing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to golf.
CLOSED TO OUTSIDE NOMINATIONS
NEWS
Wednesday 2 April 2025 saw the golfing community come together to celebrate the outstanding individuals, clubs, and initiatives that continue to shape the future of the sport at this year’s England Golf Awards.
Hosted by BBC Sport presenter Mark Chapman at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel, the annual celebration brought over 400 guests together to recognise those who have gone above and beyond this year in their contributions to golf.
As part of the celebrations, 11 different awards were handed out from across various categories, while Brenda Parker was also given a Lifetime Service Award and six new names were also inducted into England Golf’s Hall of Fame.
