The Walton Heath Trophy is a premium elite amateur stroke play championship for men and women, run simultaneously – a rare format in elite amateur golf that reflects equality and modern tournament values.

Played at its permanent home, Walton Heath Golf Club, the championship is a 72-hole stroke play event contested across both the Old and New Courses (36 holes each), with WAGR points available.

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History & Pedigree

• The event began life in 2005 as the South of England Open Amateur Championship before being relaunched in 2019 as The Walton Heath Trophy. In 2024, following Walton Heath’s hosting of the AIG Women’s Open, the women’s championship was introduced to run alongside the men.
• The men compete for the Michael Lunt Salver, which incorporates an Eisenhower Trophy gold medal won by the late Michael Lunt as a member of the Great Britain & Ireland team in 1964. Michael was Captain of Walton Heath Golf Club (2005) and The R&A (2006), and one of the finest amateur golfers of his generation.
• The women compete for the Jill Thornhill Rose. Jill Thornhill is a Curtis Cup player, British Amateur Champion, and current Walton Heath Golf Club President, playing a prominent role throughout the event, including prize giving.
• The championship has previously featured in the England Golf Order of Merit, and at one stage participation was considered essential for Walker Cup selection. Past winners include Ross McGowan, Gary Wolstenholme and Danny Willett.

Player Experience

• The Walton Heath Trophy is delivered to a professional tournament standard, consistently described by players as “a pro event under the banner of elite amateur golf.”
• Golf Genius entry management, start sheets and scoring
• Two practice rounds (subject to availability) once start sheets are issued
• Dedicated registration and scoring area
• Starters, spotters and dressed 1st tees
• Complimentary daily rolling clubhouse/terrace buffet (breakfast not included)
• A tournament gift for every competitor

Our 2025 Winners

For the Jill thornhill rose:   CHARLOTTE BROOK from PARKSTONE with scores of 72, 70, 71, 74 totalling 287 (9 under par).

For the Michael Lunt Salver:  LEWY HAYWARD  from MARLBOROUGH   with scores of 66, 69, 68, 71 totalling 274 (14 Under par).

OTHER TOURNAMENTS

MEN'S MID - AMATEUR OPEN 2026

Wednesday 1st July

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WOMEN'S PAIRS OPEN 2026

Wednesday 8th July 

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JUNIOR OPEN 2026

Wednesday 29th July

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MEN'S SENIOR AMATEUR OPEN 2026

Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September

Sign up by clicking HERE (open from 01 January at 8am)

Proud hosts to the AIG Women's Open. 

Congratulations to the 2023 Champion - Lilia Vu!

SKY SPORTS BRITISH MASTERS 2018

We were proud and privileged to be the venue for the Sky Sports British Masters which took place here at Walton Heath from 11th - 14th October 2018, hosted by Justin Rose and won by Eddie Pepperell.