EGA Trophy

The EGA Trophy was an annual amateur boys' under-21 team golf competition between Great Britain & Ireland and the Continent of Europe.

History

The match was instituted in 1967 and played every year until it was discontinued in 1994. The first time the Continental team won was when it was held in Sweden in 1980.[1] Initially the event was held on the day before the start of the British Youths Open Championship. There were 5 foursomes matches in the morning and 10 singles in the afternoon.[2] After 1985, the venue generally alternated between Great Britain and the continent.[3]

Format

The teams tournament was played over two days, with foursomes in the morning and singles matches in the afternoon. The Great Britain and Ireland team was selected by the R&A and the Continent of Europe side by the European Golf Association.[4]

Results

The Great Britain & Ireland team won the event 25 times, while Continental Europe has 3 victories. The 1984 match ended in a tie, so Great Britain & Ireland retained the trophy. The 1981 match was shortened due to adverse weather conditions.[4]

YearVenueWinning teamScoreLosing teamRef
1994Golf Club de Pan, Utrecht, NetherlandsGreat Britain & Ireland 186 Continental Europe
1993Royal Troon, ScotlandGreat Britain & Ireland 168 Continental Europe
1992Club zur Vahr, Bremen, Germany Continental Europe1410Great Britain & Ireland [5][6]
1991Dalmahoy, ScotlandGreat Britain & Ireland 14​1⁄29​1⁄2 Continental Europe[7][8]
1990Oporto, PortugalGreat Britain & Ireland 14​1⁄29​1⁄2 Continental Europe
1989Ashburnham, WalesGreat Britain & Ireland 8​1⁄23​1⁄2 Continental Europe[9]
1988Copenhagen, DenmarkGreat Britain & Ireland 13​1⁄210​1⁄2 Continental Europe
1987Notts Golf Club, England Continental Europe75Great Britain & Ireland [10]
1986La Galea, Bilbao, SpainGreat Britain & Ireland 13​1⁄210​1⁄2 Continental Europe[11]
1985Ganton, EnglandGreat Britain & Ireland 84 Continental Europe[12]
1984Blairgowrie, ScotlandGreat Britain & Ireland 66 Continental Europe[13]
1983Punta Ala, ItalyGreat Britain & Ireland 1311 Continental Europe[14]
1982St Andrews New Course, ScotlandGreat Britain & Ireland 7​1⁄24​1⁄2 Continental Europe[15]
1981West Lancashire, EnglandGreat Britain & Ireland 7​1⁄24​1⁄2 Continental Europe[16]
1980Akademiska, Lund, Sweden Continental Europe1311Great Britain & Ireland
1979Woodhall Spa, EnglandGreat Britain & Ireland 123 Continental Europe[17]
1978East Renfrewshire, ScotlandGreat Britain & Ireland 12​1⁄22​1⁄2 Continental Europe[18]
1977Moor Park Golf Club, EnglandGreat Britain & Ireland 11​1⁄23​1⁄2 Continental Europe[19]
1976Chantilly, Oise, FranceGreat Britain & Ireland 1713 Continental Europe[20][21][22]
1975Pannal, EnglandGreat Britain & Ireland 96 Continental Europe[23]
1974Downfield, ScotlandGreat Britain & Ireland 105 Continental Europe[24]
1973Southport & Ainsdale GC, EnglandGreat Britain & Ireland 103 Continental Europe[25]
1972Glasgow Gailes GC, ScotlandGreat Britain & Ireland 11​1⁄23​1⁄2 Continental Europe[26]
1971Northampton Golf Club, EnglandGreat Britain & Ireland 105 Continental Europe[27]
1970Barnton, ScotlandGreat Britain & Ireland 10​1⁄24​1⁄2 Continental Europe[28]
1969Lindrick, EnglandGreat Britain & Ireland 13​1⁄21​1⁄2 Continental Europe[29]
1968Belleisle Golf Club, Ayr, ScotlandGreat Britain & Ireland 114 Continental Europe[30]
1967Copt Heath Golf Club, Solihull, EnglandGreat Britain & Ireland 87 Continental Europe[2]
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See also

References
  1. "SGF 100". Swedish Golf Federation. Retrieved 13 May 2020. (in Swedish)
  2. Jacobs, Raymond (10 August 1967). "Britain and Ireland Pushed to Limit to Beat Continentals". The Glasgow Herald. p. 8.
  3. "EGA Trophy" (PDF). European Golf Association. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  4. "Golf #6 August 1994" (PDF). Golf Magazine Nederlands. p. 32. Retrieved 13 May 2020. (in Dutch)
  5. "EGA Trophy". The Guardian. 15 August 1992. p. 13 – via Newpapers.com.
  6. "EGA Trophy". The Observer. 16 August 1992. p. 37 – via Newpapers.com.
  7. "EGA Trophy". The Guardian. 17 August 1991. p. 16 – via Newpapers.com.
  8. "EGA Trophy". The Guardian. 19 August 1991. p. 13 – via Newpapers.com.
  9. "Coltart recovers as Scots stay unbeaten". The Glasgow Herald. 24 August 1989. p. 20.
  10. "Youths International". The Guardian. 20 August 1987. p. 24 – via Newpapers.com.
  11. "Golf". The Glasgow Herald. 13 August 1986. p. 21.
  12. "Britain's youths beat Continent". The Glasgow Herald. 22 August 1985. p. 20.
  13. "Olazabal stakes his claim". The Glasgow Herald. 23 August 1984. p. 17.
  14. "The British and Irish Youths". The Glasgow Herald. 27 August 1983. p. 18.
  15. Jacobs, Raymond (20 August 1982). "Britain win a tight one against the Continent". The Glasgow Herald. p. 17.
  16. "Britain and Ireland win in a storm". The Glasgow Herald. 19 August 1981. p. 15.
  17. "Britain turns heat on Europe". The Glasgow Herald. 23 August 1979. p. 17.
  18. Jacobs, Raymond (10 August 1978). "Paul leads British to big win". The Glasgow Herald. p. 14.
  19. "McKellar's fight back". The Glasgow Herald. 4 August 1977. p. 15.
  20. "Four Scots in British team". The Glasgow Herald. 10 August 1976. p. 27.
  21. "Narrow lead for Britain". The Glasgow Herald. 28 August 1976. p. 15.
  22. "Britain and Ireland". The Glasgow Herald. 30 August 1976. p. 15.
  23. "Stephen helps to save record". The Glasgow Herald. 7 August 1975. p. 15.
  24. Downie, John (8 August 1974). "British Maintain Record". The Glasgow Herald. p. 4.
  25. Jacobs, Raymond (9 August 1973). "Continentals Improving Fast". The Glasgow Herald. p. 4.
  26. "British youths 5-0 ahead". The Evening Times. 9 August 1972. p. 24.
  27. Jacobs, Raymond (5 August 1971). "Chillas Best Scottish Prospect". The Glasgow Herald. p. 8.
  28. Jacobs, Raymond (6 August 1970). "Seven years since a Scot won youths' title". The Glasgow Herald. p. 6.
  29. "Lockie's great shot". The Evening Times. 6 August 1968. p. 20.
  30. Robertson, Jack (7 August 1968). "Britain off to a great start". The Evening Times. p. 18.
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