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. 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. After 1985, the venue generally alternated between Great Britain and the continent.

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 Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the Continent of Europe side by the European Golf Association.

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.

YearVenueWinning teamScoreLosing teamRef
1994Golf Club de Pan, Utrecht, NetherlandsGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland186Europe Continental Europe
1993Royal Troon, ScotlandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland168Europe Continental Europe
1992Club zur Vahr, Bremen, GermanyEurope Continental Europe1410Great Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland
1991Dalmahoy, ScotlandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland141⁄291⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1990Porto, PortugalGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland141⁄291⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1989Ashburnham, WalesGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland81⁄231⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1988Copenhagen, DenmarkGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland131⁄2101⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1987Notts Golf Club, EnglandEurope Continental Europe75Great Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland
1986La Galea, Bilbao, SpainGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland131⁄2101⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1985Ganton, EnglandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland84Europe Continental Europe
1984Blairgowrie, ScotlandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland66Europe Continental Europe
1983Punta Ala, ItalyGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland1311Europe Continental Europe
1982St Andrews New Course, ScotlandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland71⁄241⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1981West Lancashire, EnglandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland71⁄241⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1980Akademiska, Lund, SwedenEurope Continental Europe1311Great Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland
1979Woodhall Spa, EnglandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland123Europe Continental Europe
1978East Renfrewshire, ScotlandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland121⁄221⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1977Moor Park Golf Club, EnglandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland111⁄231⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1976Chantilly, Oise, FranceGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland1713Europe Continental Europe
1975Pannal, EnglandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland96Europe Continental Europe
1974Downfield, ScotlandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland105Europe Continental Europe
1973Southport & Ainsdale GC, EnglandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland103Europe Continental Europe
1972Glasgow Gailes GC, ScotlandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland111⁄231⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1971Northampton Golf Club, EnglandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland105Europe Continental Europe
1970Barnton, ScotlandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland101⁄241⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1969Lindrick Golf Club, EnglandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland131⁄211⁄2Europe Continental Europe
1968Belleisle Golf Club, Ayr, ScotlandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland114Europe Continental Europe
1967Copt Heath Golf Club, Solihull, EnglandGreat Britain United Kingdom & Ireland Republic of Ireland87Europe Continental Europe

Teams

Great Britain & Ireland

Continental Europe

This list is incomplete

See also

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