25th – 27th August 2027 | Hosted by Heswall Golf Club
Heswall Golf Club is delighted to welcome back the North of England Under 16 Open Championship in 2027.
As one of England’s premier junior golfing events, the Championship attracts elite young players from across the UK and beyond. Played over 72 holes of stroke play, it has earned a reputation as an important pathway for future stars of the game.
Following a highly successful championship in 2026, we look forward to another exceptional week of competition on the Wirral.
Ezra Hartland
Cooden Beach Golf Club
216
Maybel Brooks
Gog Magog Golf Club
227
The North of England Under 16 Open Championship returned to Heswall Golf Club in 2026, delivering a memorable week of championship golf and further enhancing the event’s reputation as one of the country’s leading junior tournaments.
With 132 competitors representing clubs from across the United Kingdom and beyond, the championship showcased some of the finest young talent in the game. Demand for places was exceptionally high, with 228 applications received, highlighting the growing prestige and appeal of the event.
Following an opening round of 18 holes, storms and lightning unfortunately brought play to a halt on Thursday. Despite the disruption, competitors rose to the challenge, completing a demanding 36-hole final day to determine the champions.
The Boys’ Championship was won by Ezra Hartland (Cooden Beach Golf Club) with an outstanding total of 216, while Maybel Brooks (Gog Magog Golf Club) claimed the Girls’ Championship title with an excellent score of 227.
The 2026 Championship also marked a significant milestone as it awarded European Ranking Points for the first time and formed part of the qualification pathway for the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship.
For everyone at Heswall Golf Club, hosting the Championship was a source of immense pride. The standard of golf, the spirit of competition and the support from players, families and officials combined to create a truly special week.
Our sincere thanks go to the staff, greenkeeping team, volunteers, referees, Cheshire Golf, England Golf, parents and supporters whose commitment and enthusiasm helped make the Championship such a success.
We look forward to welcoming the North of England Under 16 Open Championship back to Heswall in 2027.
Experience the atmosphere and excitement of the 2026 Championship at Heswall Golf Club.
As part of championship week, Heswall Golf Club was delighted to host the annual England v Scotland Under 16 Girls International Match, a key fixture in the junior golfing calendar.
Ahead of the North of England Under 16 Open Championship, the two talented teams showcased the exceptional standard of the next generation of female golfers. England recorded a 6-0 victory, delivering strong performances across both the foursomes and singles matches, while both teams demonstrated outstanding skill, determination and sportsmanship throughout the day.
We congratulate all players who took part and thank the coaches, officials and volunteers who contributed to a successful occasion. Heswall was proud to welcome representatives from England Golf and Scottish Golf as part of an exciting week of elite junior golf.
The North of England Under 16 Open Championship is a 72-hole scratch stroke play competition, played over three days and attracting some of the strongest junior golfers in the country.
Open to amateur golfers of all nationalities, the Championship provides a platform for talented young players to test themselves against elite competition in a nationally recognised event.
The North of England Under 16 Open Championship is widely recognised as one of the country’s most respected junior tournaments. Hosted by Heswall Golf Club and Pannal Golf Club, the championship has provided a platform for some of the brightest young talents in the game for more than two decades.
Over the years, the event has welcomed future major champions, Ryder Cup players, Solheim Cup stars and world-class professionals, underlining its importance within the elite junior golfing calendar.
Since first hosting the championship in 2006, Heswall Golf Club has played a proud role in its continued success, providing a championship venue that challenges, inspires and helps develop the next generation of talented golfers. Today, the tournament continues to attract outstanding young players from across the UK and beyond, many of whom will go on to achieve success at the highest levels of the sport.
Many former competitors have progressed to the very highest levels of the game, further underlining the championship’s reputation as a breeding ground for future stars.
Competitor, 2013 (Heswall Golf Club)
Kristoffer Reitan is one of Norway’s leading professional golfers, having represented Europe in the Junior Ryder Cup before winning twice on the DP World Tour in 2025. In 2026, he claimed his first PGA Tour title at the Truist Championship, further establishing himself at the highest level of the professional game.
Champion, 2010 (Pannal Golf Club)
Matthew Fitzpatrick is one of England’s most accomplished golfers of his generation. He enjoyed an outstanding amateur career, winning the 2013 U.S. Amateur Championship before turning professional later that year. Fitzpatrick secured his maiden professional victory at the 2016 British Masters and has since become a multiple winner on both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. His greatest achievement came in 2022 when he won the U.S. Open at The Country Club, becoming the first Englishman to win the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open, and he has also represented Europe in multiple Ryder Cups.
Competitor, 2018 (Pannal Golf Club)
Lottie Woad enjoyed a remarkable amateur career, winning the Augusta National Women’s Amateur in 2024 and becoming the world’s No.1-ranked amateur. She turned professional in 2025 and quickly made her mark with victories at the Women’s Scottish Open and on the LPGA Tour.
Champion, 2016 (Pannal Golf Club)
Lily May Humphreys enjoyed an outstanding amateur career, winning the Girls’ British Open Amateur Championship, English Women’s Amateur Championship and European Young Masters in 2017. She represented GB&I in the Curtis Cup in 2018 before turning professional and winning on both the LET Access Series and Ladies European Tour.
Competitor, 2006 (Heswall Golf Club)
Tommy Fleetwood is one of England’s leading golfers, with nine international victories and a PGA Tour title to his name. He has represented Europe in four Ryder Cups, forming a memorable partnership with Francesco Molinari in 2018, when they won all four of their matches together. In 2025, Fleetwood claimed his biggest professional achievement to date by winning the Tour Championship and becoming FedExCup champion, securing his first PGA Tour victory.
Competitor, 2006 (Heswall Golf Club)
Tom Lewis won the Boys Amateur Championship in 2009 and the Silver Medal at The Open Championship in 2011 before becoming a two-time Portugal Masters winner and a Korn Ferry Tour champion.
Champion, 2005 (Pannal Golf Club)
Pablo Martín made history in 2007 by becoming the first amateur to win on the European Tour, before going on to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship twice as a professional.
Under-14 Champion, 2003 (Pannal Golf Club)
Carlota Ciganda is one of Spain’s most successful golfers, winning the 2007 British Ladies Amateur before becoming a multiple winner on the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour. She has also represented Europe in the Solheim Cup eight times, including victories in 2013, 2019 and 2021.
Under-14 Champion, 2001 (Pannal Golf Club)
Azahara Muñoz won the 2009 British Ladies Amateur and the 2012 Sybase Match Play Championship on the LPGA Tour, while representing Europe in four Solheim Cups and Spain in the victorious 2014 International Crown team.
Champion, 2002 (Pannal Golf Club)
Beatriz Recari won three times on the LPGA Tour, including two victories in 2013, and represented Europe in the Solheim Cup and Spain in the victorious 2014 International Crown team.
Competitor, 2003 (Pannal Golf Club)
Jodi Ewart Shadoff is a two-time English Amateur champion who went on to win on the LPGA Tour and represent Europe in three Solheim Cups, including the victorious 2013 and 2019 teams.