The Northern Golfer Match Play Pairs tournament is back for its 25th year – in partnership with Albatross Golf Holidays & Events.
The prize package for this year’s event has once again been enhanced by Albatross – run by North East-based PGA professional Andy Scrimshaw – with this season’s winners set to receive an invitation to compete in one of Albatross’ pairs events in 2027 free of charge* along with £600 in prize vouchers. Meanwhile, the runners-up will receive prize vouchers worth £100.
The 25th Match Play Pairs tournament will see pairs of golfers compete in fourball betterball knockout matches throughout the season at courses across the region.
The entry fee remains £30 per pair, with the final set to take place in September at a neutral venue.
As well as receiving their prize package, the winners will appear in Northern Golfer magazine and earn a special place in the region’s golfing history books as the 25th winners of the tournament.
*Entry fees and accommodation provided, travel costs not included.
For more information contact Dean Bailey, email dean@offstonepublishing.co.uk
The 2025 edition of the event once again saw pairs of golfers from across the region compete in fourball betterball knock out matches throughout the season at some of the region’s best venues. The final, at George Washington in October, was won by Roseberry Grange’s John Jamfrey and Bob Ellison – read the full report here.
2026 schedule
Entry deadline: Monday April 20
Round 1 (and prelim if required) draw: Tuesday April 21
Round 1 deadline: Sunday June 14
Round 2 draw: Monday June 15
Round 2 deadline: Sunday July 12
Round 3 draw: Monday July 13
Round 3 deadline: Sunday August 9
Quarter-finals draw: Monday August 10
Quarter-finals deadline: Sunday September 6
Semi-finals: To be played in September/October
Final: To be played in September/October
