Kent Golf News: July 2026

A fine fortnight for Kent players on the national stage, with a young champion crowned north of the border, a county school lifting an English title, and one of Kent’s own writing his name deeper into the record books. Here is the round-up for golfers across the county.

AJ Van Emmenis wins Scottish Boys' Under-16 Open

AJ Van Emmenis of Knole Park won the Scottish Boys’ Under-16 Open Championship, closing with a superb final round of 67 (four under par) to seal a three-shot victory. It is a standout result for the Sevenoaks club’s young golfer against a strong national field. Source: Kent Golf.

Whitstable School take the English Schools Team title

The Whitstable School came through an enthralling English Schools Team Championship to be crowned national champions, edging out Parkside by 54 points to 50. It caps a fine season for the Kent school’s golfers and adds another county name to the honours board. Source: Kent Golf.

Kipp Popert makes US Adaptive Open history

Kipp Popert of Wildernesse made history at Woodmont Country Club, winning a fourth straight US Adaptive Open to become the first male player to take the same USGA championship four years running. The 28-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, closed with a nine-under 63 to finish six shots clear of Simon Lee. Sources: Kent Golf and Golfmagic.

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