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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
2nd Division Championship
Durham U18s v Northumberland U18s
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
Men's Team Results
Durham v Lancashire
Northumberland v Durham
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Match Play Championship 2024
2024 Event Results
Latest News
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,
R&A Level 2 Rules Seminar
R&A Level 2 Rules Seminar England Golf are running an R&A Level 2 Rules Seminar at Bishop Auckland Golf Club on Wed 2nd & Thurs 3rd April 2025 Cost per Delegate – £40 (including lunch) Limited to 40 Delegates The R&A Level 2 Rules Seminar is targeted at individuals wishing
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.
