 Plaque on Leeds Golf Club clubhouse where the cup was first played | |
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1902 |
| Course(s) | Leeds Golf Club (2024) |
| Current champion | |
| Paul Kinnear (2024) | |
The Leeds Cup is a golf tournament that has been played annually in northern England since 1902. The event is organised by the north region of the Professional Golfers' Association. It is the oldest trophy in professional golf that is still played for. The Tooting Bec Cup is older, having been first played for in 1901, but is no longer contested.[1]
The Leeds Challenge Cup was first contested in May 1902 at Leeds Golf Club. The trophy was presented by Alderman Penrose-Green, Lord Mayor of Leeds and President of Leeds Golf Club to be competed for annually by professional golfers.[2] Harry Vardon was the first winner.[3] 2015 marked the 100th staging of the event.[3]
- ^ "Another PGA medal haul for Rory". PGA. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- ^ "History of Leeds Golf Club". Leeds Golf Club Limited. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Moortown to host Leeds Cup". PGA. Retrieved 14 June 2015.