England Golf Awards 2026: Celebrating excellence across the game

GolfMagic was at The Manchester Deansgate on Tuesday 3 March as the 2026 England Golf Awards celebrated the individuals, clubs, and initiatives shaping the game.

Hosted by TV presenter Chris Hollins, the event welcomed over 450 guests for an evening of recognition, inspiration, and celebration. 

Across 13 categories, winners were chosen either by public nomination panels or England Golf’s championship and performance teams, with each receiving an engraved trophy and gift hamper.

A special Lifetime Service Award was presented posthumously to the family of David Lodge, honouring his enduring impact on English golf. 

Meanwhile, eight new members were inducted into the England Golf Hall of Fame, recognising legends past and present.

Key Award Winners

• Club of the Year: The Club at Mill Green
• County of the Year: Cheshire Golf Ltd
• Tournament Venue of the Year: Luffenham Heath (Carris Trophy)
• Women in Golf Charter Club Award: Henbury Golf Club
• Facility of the Year: Need Golf Centre
• Sustainability Project of the Year: Redbourn Golf Club
• Volunteer of the Year: Ana Browne
• Young Person of the Year: Evie Sanderson
• Participation & Development Coach of the Year: Mark & Lisa Shervill
• Respect in Golf Award: Bedfordshire County Golf
• Women & Girls’ Trailblazer: Ladies Can Golf
• Lifetime Service Award: David Lodge
• Performance of the Year: Lottie Woad

Hall of Fame Inductees

• John Ball – First English amateur to win The Open (1890) and eight-time Amateur Champion.
• Pamela Barton – Teenage prodigy and wartime hero, remembered in British women’s golf.
• David Marsh MBE – English Amateur champion, Walker Cup stalwart, and influential administrator.
• Janet Melville – 1978 Women’s British Open winner and lifelong contributor to women’s golf.
• Justin Rose MBE – Major winner, Olympic champion, and Ryder Cup star.
• Karen Stupples – Women’s British Open winner and respected broadcaster.
• Joyce Wethered – Inter-war champion, renowned for her elegant, technically admired swing.
• Peter Wilson – Administrator who shaped English amateur golf structures and high-performance programmes.

The 2026 awards showcased both rising stars like Evie Sanderson and established icons such as Justin Rose, highlighting the full spectrum of talent, dedication, and innovation in English golf. 

Congratulations to all winners for driving the game forward on every level.