Junior Jamboree

Northern Counties Junior Jamboree 2025 took place at Gosforth Golf Club on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th August 2025 with day one being singles stableford and day two Matchplay.

The event consisted of a team of six girls from each county: Cheshire, Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland and Yorkshire with a handicap index limit of 15 to 40.

The Durham team.

Name Home club

Evie Goodman Castle Eden

Willow Hixon Wearside GC

Erin Bell South Moor GC

Olivia Livingstone Houghton le Spring GC

Erin West Seaton Carew GC

Daisy Allom Tyneside GC

On a blustery first day the Durham team played exceptionally well with Evie Goodman in 5th place with 38 points closely followed by Olivia Livingstone in 7th place with 35 points. Once all the results were in Durham were in third place with 31 points with Cheshire leading with 35 and Lancashire in second with 33 points.

Using the Stableford positions from day one all the girls were paired into Matchplay on day two. Durham secured three wins from Evie Goodman, Olivia Livingstone and Daisy Allom. Erin West halved her match and Erin Bell and Willow Hixon were unfortunate to lose their matches on the 17th hole. Once all the results were in Durham had moved up to second place with 78 points with Lancashire winning with 85 points.

A fantastic effort from all the team Durham girls, so proud of their achievements.

County Overall points total

Lancashire 85

Durham 78

Cheshire 75

Yorkshire 74

Cumbria 57

Northumberland 54

Comments on the event.

Durham Girl. Thank you for having me, that goes for all of us from Durham, young and old (older).

Team Durham passed on their thanks to Ashley Kent, County Junior Organiser (Northumberland) as the girls had a wonderful time and it was a great experience for them from them being very nervous to relaxed and enjoying, which was a pleasure to see.

A big thank you goes to all the walkers, caterers and the beautifully set up dining room with lovely flowers to match each county. Congratulations to Lancashire and well done all the other teams, a great experience.

My first experience of the Jamboree and what an immense pleasure I witnessed wonderful young female talent balanced with super etiquette and manners. However, credit to the organisers, the staff at Gosforth, the County Junior Organisers and plethora of other adult helpers who facilitated the event. Thanks to all, just amazing.

Lastly a big thank you goes to Wendy Mabbott, Chris Mair and Ann Bowen who looked after the girls throughout the event. Also, to all those who came along to support Team Durham over the two days