Prestigious golf tournament set to honour legendary namesake Peter McEvoy
The 44th edition of the Peter McEvoy Trophy, one of the UK’s premier junior golf tournaments, will take place at Copt Heath Golf Club on April 24–25.
And this year’s event carries special significance as it will be the first held since the passing of its namesake, Peter McEvoy OBE, who died last week at the age of 72 following a long illness.
McEvoy was a towering figure in amateur golf, renowned for becoming the first British amateur to make the cut at the Masters in 1978. He also won back-to-back Amateur Championships in 1977 and 1978 and captained Great Britain & Ireland to Walker Cup victories in 1999 and 2001.
His lifelong commitment to nurturing young talent led to the establishment of the Peter McEvoy Trophy in 1981, hosted annually at his home club, Copt Heath.
In tribute to his enduring legacy, McEvoy’s son will attend to close the tournament on the final day, honouring his father’s spirit and dedication to the sport.
The tournament will also pause at 10am on Thursday for an honorary minute’s silence, where the club flag will be raised at half-mast and all attendees will wear black ribbons in McEvoy’s memory.
Ian Davidson, Tournament Director remarked: “This year’s competition will be particularly poignant, coming so soon after Peter’s passing. His remarkable enthusiasm for amateur golf has been an inspiration for us all, and we are once again looking forward to a great display of golf from a very strong field.”
The Peter McEvoy Trophy has been a launching pad for many of the UK’s finest golfers. Notably, Justin Rose, the 1998 champion, who narrowly missed adding another major title to his resume this month at the 2025 Masters.
Rose finished as runner-up after a dramatic playoff against Rory McIlroy, who secured his first Green Jacket and completed the career Grand Slam.
As the tournament approaches, the golfing community prepares to honour Peter McEvoy’s remarkable legacy and witness the emergence of the next generation of champions.
This year’s instalment is sponsored by business consultants Champions (UK) plc, who have been involved in the growth of golf internationally for over two decades.
Fans and media alike are set to attend the event at Copt Heath Golf Club, in the wake of the passing of their legendary homegrown talent.
About the Peter McEvoy Trophy:
The Peter McEvoy Trophy is a prestigious 72-hole scratch stroke-play competition for boys and girls under 18, held annually at Copt Heath Golf Club. Established in 1981, it serves as a vital platform for emerging talent in junior golf.
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