Yorkshire 5 Days 2026

The Yorkshire 5 Days 2026 once again delivered everything that makes this event one of the highlights of the amateur golfing calendar. Bringing together golfers from across the country, the event combined outstanding competition with the opportunity to play five of Yorkshire's finest courses. From historic heathland layouts to championship parkland tests, competitors were treated to a golfing journey through some of England's most celebrated golfing terrain.

Throughout the week, players faced a variety of conditions and challenges. Strategic course management, accurate ball striking, and steady putting were rewarded across five very different venues. While the competition for the overall titles remained fierce throughout, the event was as much about camaraderie, shared experiences, and appreciation of Yorkshire's rich golfing heritage as it was about the final leaderboard positions.

5 days of testing conditions - with wind, rain and the brief bit of sunshine ensured at true test for all of our golfers.

Founded in 1909, Moortown Golf Club is one of Yorkshire's most historic venues and is best known for hosting the 1929 Ryder Cup, the first Ryder Cup to be staged in Great Britain. Designed by the legendary Dr Alister MacKenzie, whose work also includes Augusta National, Moortown showcases many of the strategic design principles that made him famous. Wide fairways, cleverly positioned bunkering, and subtly contoured greens provide a stern but enjoyable test of golf.

WHS Leaderboard

1st Michael Lumsden & Dave Dawson
2nd Lawrence Crompton & Martin Lister
3rd Ritchie Murfitt & Simon Rose
4th Karen Harman & William Bailey

Gross Leaderboard

1st Andy Deall & Ian Robinson
2nd Taylor Sargeant & Lewis Miller

4 Hole Competition

1st Ritchie Murfitt & Simon Rose
2nd Michael Lumsden & Dave Dawson 

Special Prize Winners

• Men's Longest Drive: Dave Martin
• Ladies Longest Drive: Kath Lodge
• Nearest the Pin (4th): Jack Dunster
• Nearest the Pin (8th): Michael Lumsden
• Nearest the Pin (10th): Adrian Ballantyne
• Nearest the Pin (17th): Ian Robinson

2's Pot Winners

• Adrian Ballantyne
• Michael Lumsden
• Andrew Tattershall
• Mark Smith
• Max Andrews
• Richard Roper
• Peter Cooper
• Stephen Tuck
• Ritchie Murfitt
• John McSorley

Widely regarded as one of the finest inland courses in the United Kingdom, Ganton Golf Club has hosted numerous prestigious amateur and professional championships. Established in 1891 and redesigned by Harry Colt, the course is renowned for its firm-running fairways, heather-lined rough, and exceptional strategic demands. Every shot requires careful thought, rewarding creativity and precision.

WHS Leaderboard

1st Nick Pratt & Ian Hunt
2nd Vincent Moore & Rob Leishman
3rd Louis Rehor & Oliver Rehor
4th Dave Martin & Stephen Tuck

Gross Leaderboard

1st Adam Wilson & Brian Wilson
2nd Taylor Sargeant & Lewis Miller

4 Hole Competition

1st Craig Hollingworth & Louis Brook
2nd Sarah Brookes & Nick Brookes

Special Prize Winners

• Men's Longest Drive: Jamie Dunster
• Ladies Longest Drive: Karen Hartley
• Nearest the Pin (5th): Taylor Sargeant
• Nearest the Pin (10th): Darren Baugh
• Nearest the Pin (17th): Vincent Moore

2's Pot Winners

• Adrian Ballantyne
• Taylor Sargeant
• Ritchie Murfitt
• Michael Owens
• Paula Glynn
• Paul Trelease
• Max Andrews
• Jon Narduzzo

Founded in 1906, Fulford Golf Club has built a reputation as one of England's premier parkland courses. Situated on the outskirts of York, Fulford has hosted numerous European Tour events and is consistently ranked among the country's best inland venues. Tree-lined fairways, water hazards, and challenging green complexes make it a true championship test.

WHS Leaderboard

1st Sarah Brookes & Nick Brookes
2nd David Allert & John Myers
3rd Ross Macdonald & Fraser Graves
4th David Matherson & Jason Helliwell

Gross Leaderboard

1st Neil Allen & Nigel Smith
2nd Adam Aisthorpe & Daniel Houlton

4 Hole Competition

1st Colin Harvey & Ian Ansell
2nd Dale Davies & Scott Angles

Special Prize Winners

• Men's Longest Drive: Richard Russell
• Ladies Longest Drive: Inger Walle
• Nearest the Pin (3rd): Mark Waite
• Nearest the Pin (5th): Lewis Miller
• Nearest the Pin (10th): David Salisbury
• Nearest the Pin (14th): Neil Normington

2's Pot Winners

• Andrew Tempest
• Ian Blakeley
• Lewis Miller
• Michael Lumsden
• Nick Brookes
• Dennis Lavin
• Howard Greenhaf
• Mark Smith
• Gary Kirkham
• Steve Gibbs
• Richard Roper
• Chris Goodman
• Karl Angell
• John Myers
• Simon Carrington

Alwoodley Golf Club holds the distinction of being the first course designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and is widely considered one of his masterpieces. Opened in 1907, the course blends natural undulations, strategic bunkering, and superbly crafted greens. It remains one of the finest examples of heathland golf in England and a fitting venue for the penultimate day of competition.

WHS Leaderboard

1st Shaun Pickles & Chris Leetham
2nd Tim Parnell & Jonathan Hall
3rd Ian Davison & Martin Brailsford
4th Bruno Morgan & Andrew Ratcliff

Gross Leaderboard

1st Taylor Sargeant & Lewis Miller
2nd Neil Allen & Nigel Smith

4 Hole Competition

1st Neil Allen & Nigel Smith
2nd Michael Lumsden & Dave Dawson

Special Prize Winners

• Men's Longest Drive: Taylor Sargeant
• Ladies Longest Drive: Nicola Lockey
• Nearest the Pin (7th): Dennis Lavin
• Nearest the Pin (9th): David Jones
• Nearest the Pin (11th): Paul Glynn
• Nearest the Pin (14th): Anthony Griffiths

2's Pot Winners

• Colin Harvey
• Dennis Lavin
• Dave Martin
• Neil Allen
• Warren Ashton
• Alan Downing
• Simon Carrington

Best Dressed

Neil Allen

Day Five – Moor Allerton Golf Club

The final round took place at Moor Allerton Golf Club, one of Yorkshire's most enjoyable and respected parkland courses. Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1923, the course offers a fitting finale to the Yorkshire 5 Days. Its mature tree-lined fairways, excellent bunkering, and subtle greens provide a challenging but fair conclusion to the week's competition.

WHS Leaderboard

1st John Rhodes & Tim Bishop
2nd Dave Fleming & Paul Ansell
3rd Ian Ansell & Colin Harvey
4th Steven O'Keefe & Gary Whitworth

Gross Leaderboard

1st Neil Allen & Nigel Smith
2nd Ritchie Murfitt & Simon Rose

4 Hole Competition

Dave Fleming & Paul Ansell (Tied)
Dale Davies & Scott Angles (Tied)
Colin Riddell & Michael Collins (Tied)

Special Prize Winners

• Men's Longest Drive: Dave Martin
• Ladies Longest Drive: Sarah Mitchell
• Nearest the Pin (4th): Trevor Parsons
• Nearest the Pin (8th): Warren Ashton
• Nearest the Pin (13th): Peter Cooper
• Nearest the Pin (17th): Paul Ansell

2's Pot Winners

• John Barton
• Peter Cooper
• Ian Ansell
• Paul Ansell
• Mark Saville
• David McKears
• Tanny Sinfield
• Chris Wilson
• Linden Gray
• David Salisbury
• James Pinder

Best Dressed

Nigel Smith

After five outstanding rounds across some of Yorkshire's most celebrated courses, consistency over the week proved crucial.

Overall WHS Leaderboard

1st – Paul Ansell & Dave Fleming
2nd – Colin Harvey & Ian Ansell
3rd – Ian Davison & Martin Brailsford
4th – Paul Glynn & Paula Glynn
5th – Ritchie Murfitt & Simon Rose
6th – James Coveney & Mark Smith

Overall Gross Leaderboard

1st – Neil Allen & Nigel Smith
2nd – Taylor Sargeant & Lewis Miller

Closing Thoughts

Yorkshire once again demonstrated why it is regarded as one of the premier golfing regions in the United Kingdom. From the Ryder Cup history of Moortown to the championship pedigree of Ganton and Fulford, and the MacKenzie masterpieces of Alwoodley and Moor Allerton, competitors experienced a week of truly world-class golf.

Congratulations to all prize winners and participants for making Yorkshire 5 Days 2026 another tremendous success. The combination of outstanding courses, competitive golf, and great company ensured that the event created memories that will last long after the final putt was holed.

Leaderboard can be found here.