Essex Amateur County Championship

The Essex Amateur County Championship is organized by the Essex Golf Union and is a prestigious county-level golf championship held annually. The format of the championship is stroke play, with a 72-hole competition spread over multiple days. The field typically features amateur golfers representing affiliated clubs within Essex County. The competition starts with qualifying rounds, after which the top 42 players and ties advance to the final 36 holes to determine the champion. Players qualify based on membership in affiliated clubs and handicap criteria set by the Essex Golf Union.