Shifnal golfer wins County Championship

By Derek Bish

Deputy group sports editor

Published 25th Sep 2026, 13:49 BST

Professional Josh Charnock took the title on his home course.

Shifnal professional Josh Charnock made home advantage county as he was crowned winner of the County Open Championship.

Josh Charnock is presented with the County Open Championship trophy by Shropshire & Herefordshire president Nigel Chesters | Contributed

placeholder image — Josh Charnock is presented with the County Open Championship trophy by Shropshire & Herefordshire president Nigel Chesters | Contributed

Played over 36 holes around his home club, Charnock finished with a winning gross score of 146.

The best amateur score was Ryan Greenwood (Kington GC) 147, with Callum Brown (Bridgnorth) second, Craig Simmons (Shifnal) third and Ross Magill (Ludlow) fourth.

Bridgnorth Ludlow

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