The John Graham Trophy (72 Holes) Incorporating The S&A Merseyside Junior Open

Event Details ⚙

Date: Monday, 03 August 2026

End Date: Tuesday, 04 August 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Stableford

Category: Open

Entry Method: Online

The John Graham Trophy (72 Holes) Incorporating The S&A Merseyside Junior Open takes place over two days: Monday 3rd August 2026 at Hillside Golf Club and Tuesday 4th August 2026 at Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club, Southport, United Kingdom. This open competition spans 72 holes in an individual format. The event incorporates The S&A Merseyside Junior Open. Booking goes live Monday 2nd February 2026. For event enquiries, contact event manager Becca Hogg at secretary@hillside-golfclub.co.uk.

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Venue

Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club

Southport, Merseyside, England

Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club, established in 1906, is a championship-level course located on the Lancashire coast near Ainsdale. The layout weaves through distinctive coastal dunes and heathland terrain, featuring well-maintained undulating fairways, rolling greens, and strategically positioned bunkers. The course is characterized by colourful yellow gorse and purple heather, creating a visually striking natural setting enhanced by fresh sea breezes across the Irish Sea. As a true championship test, the course presents significant challenges through its design and strategic bunkering. The club holds considerable historical significance, having hosted the Ryder Cup on two occasions—in 1933 and 1937—and is regularly selected by the R&A for their rotational hosting of the Amateur Championship. The course is recognized for providing both a challenging and enjoyable golfing experience, combining natural landscape features with careful course maintenance. Its reputation has attracted golfers for over a century, with the course valued for maintaining its original historic charm while continuing to serve as a demanding test of golf.