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Durham County Golf Union
"Serving the clubs, golfers and talent of Durham County"
The Durham County Golf Union (DCGU), as the men’s amateur golf governing body in County Durham, focuses on administering county championships, team competitions, and coaching programs. Affiliated with England Golf, the DCGU manages course measurements and slope ratings for its 43 member clubs and serves as the local authority on the R&A Rules of Golf and Handicapping.
Latest Event
Disability Golf Taster Day
Disability Golf Taster Day
DCGU, in partnership with Beamish Park GC, will host a free Disability Golf Taster Session for individuals of all ages with additional needs on Wednesday, 29th October.
The DCGU ‘Framework for Disabled Golf’ is designed to promote disability golf throughout Durham by broadening access and increasing participation.
Beamish Park serves as a central hub for disability golf initiatives in the county. Through this event, golf will be introduced to more people with disabilities, with information provided regarding its physical and mental health benefits.
Individuals with a disability or those who know someone with a disability are invited to attend this session.
To book a place in this free session, please send your name and contact details via email to office@beamishgolf.co.uk.
Northern Counties Seniors Qualifying Championship
Durham v Yorkshire
County Mixed Foursomes
Clark Cup Finals
Seniors Match Play Championship
2025 Competition Results
County Strokeplay Championship
Club's Team Championship
Clubs Team Handicap Championship
Boys Championships
County Members Spring Pairs
County Seniors Match Play Qualifier
Captains and Vice Captains Competition
2nd Division Championship
Men's Team Results
Match Play Championship 2024
Northumberland v Durham
Durham v Lancashire
Cheshire v Durham
Cumbria v Durham
Durham v Yorkshire
Northern Counties Men's Qualifying. (Big 6)
2024 Event Results
Latest News
Disability Golf Taster Day
Disability Golf Taster Day DCGU, in partnership with Beamish Park GC, will host a free Disability Golf Taster Session for individuals of all ages with additional needs on Wednesday, 29th October. The DCGU ‘Framework for Disabled Golf’ is designed to promote disability golf throughout Durham by broadening access and increasing
John Kennedy – Senior Amateur Champion
After an amazing Scottish Senior Men’s Open win in June, England’s John Kennedy went one better as he enjoyed victory in The R&A Senior Amateur Championship at Walton Heath on Friday. The Consett & District golfer returned a closing 73 for an 11-under-par total of 277 in the Surrey sunshine,
Gerry Johnson, President DCGU
Mr. Gerald Johnson 20th November 1956 – 28th March 2025 President of Durham County Golf Union Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews  We are deeply saddened to announce that Gerry Johnson, President of Durham County Golf Union and Member of The Royal and Ancient
Club Rules Ambassador
A Club Rules Ambassador Seminar. Bishop Auckland GC Tuesday 1st April 2025 Â England Golf are running a Club Rules Ambassador programme, aiming to improve the way the Rules of Golf are applied at club level. Clubs can put a member of staff or committee forward to attend a seminar,
Member Clubs
Sponsors
Durham County Golf Union are generously supported by:
DCGU are grateful to the following businesses for their generous sponsorship in support of ourÂ
Junior Teams and Golf Development Programme.
