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The EGA Trophy was an annual amateur boys' under-21 team golf competition between Great Britain & Ireland and the Continent of Europe.

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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. [1] 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. [2] After 1985, the venue generally alternated between Great Britain and the continent. [3]

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. [4]

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. [4]

YearVenueWinning teamScoreLosing teamRef
1994 Golf Club de Pan, Utrecht, Netherlands Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 186 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe
1993 Royal Troon, Scotland Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 168 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe
1992 Club zur Vahr, Bremen, Germany Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe1410Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg [5] [6]
1991 Dalmahoy, Scotland Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 1412912 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [7] [8]
1990 Oporto, Portugal Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 1412912 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe
1989 Ashburnham, Wales Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 812312 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [9]
1988 Copenhagen, Denmark Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 13121012 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe
1987 Notts Golf Club, England Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe75Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg [10]
1986 La Galea, Bilbao, Spain Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 13121012 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [11]
1985 Ganton, England Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 84 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [12]
1984 Blairgowrie, Scotland Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 66 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [13]
1983 Punta Ala, Italy Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 1311 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [14]
1982 St Andrews New Course, Scotland Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 712412 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [15]
1981 West Lancashire, England Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 712412 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [16]
1980 Akademiska, Lund, Sweden Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe1311Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg
1979 Woodhall Spa, England Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 123 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [17]
1978 East Renfrewshire, Scotland Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 1212212 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [18]
1977 Moor Park Golf Club, England Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 1112312 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [19]
1976 Chantilly, Oise, France Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 1713 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [20] [21] [22]
1975 Pannal, England Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 96 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [23]
1974 Downfield, Scotland Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 105 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [24]
1973 Southport & Ainsdale GC, England Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 103 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [25]
1972 Glasgow Gailes GC, Scotland Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 1112312 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [26]
1971 Northampton Golf Club, England Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 105 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [27]
1970 Barnton, Scotland Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 1012412 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [28]
1969 Lindrick Golf Club, England Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 1312112 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [29]
1968 Belleisle Golf Club, Ayr, Scotland Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 114 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [30]
1967 Copt Heath Golf Club, Solihull, England Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg & Ireland Flag of Ireland.svg 87 Flag of Europe.svg Continental Europe [2]

Teams

Great Britain & Ireland

Continental Europe

This list is incomplete

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