Darren Lee Ogden Memorial Squash Tournament

Darren Lee Ogden Memorial

PSA Satellite Squash Tournament

The inaugural Darren Lee Ogden Memorial Tournament brought together professional players from around the world including Korea, Australia, Uganda, and Guyana. This PSA Satellite tournament celebrates Darren’s spirit, sportsmanship, and love for the game while putting Rochdale on the world squash map.

In Memory of Darren Lee Ogden

Darren Ogden sadly passed away quietly in his sleep on Friday 10th March 2023. For those of us that were lucky enough to know Darren, we will know what a top top chap he was and he will be sorely missed.

This tournament stands as a lasting tribute to his memory and the joy he brought to our squash community. Each year, we come together to celebrate his life through the sport he loved.

Darren Lee Ogden

Tournament Results

🏆 2025 Champion

Lewis Doughty

Rochdale-born squash professional and former world number 150 triumphed in an entertaining final against Korea’s Jaejin Yoo. The packed-out crowd witnessed top-class squash throughout the weekend as Doughty ultimately prevailed in the championship match.

🥈 2025 Runner-up

Jaejin Yoo (Korea)

World ranked number 600 from Korea provided an entertaining final match. The Korean National Team’s 7th overseas training camp was held during the tournament, making it a truly global event that put Rochdale on the world squash map.

🌟 Rising Local Talent

George Bailey

20-year-old Rochdale-born George Bailey was given a wildcard entry and drew the top seed, David Turner (world ranked #200) from Australia, in the first round. George pushed hard but ultimately lost out to Turner’s experience, showing remarkable maturity against world-class competition.

🌍 International Field

5 Countries Represented

Players from UK, Korea, Australia, Uganda, and Guyana competed in this PSA Satellite tournament. The inaugural event attracted professional players from around the world, with players aiming to win world ranking points and prize money in Darren’s memory.

2025 Tournament Story

Squash players from around the world gathered in Rochdale to take part in Rochdale Sports Club’s first professional squash tournament. The inaugural Darren Lee Ogden Memorial Tournament was held at Rochdale Squash Club over the weekend with players from across the UK and as far as Korea, Australia, Uganda and Guyana attending.

Rochdale Squash professional, and former world number 150, Lewis Doughty said: “To see some of our homegrown talent compete with such maturity against world class athletes is something to be very proud of and shows we’re on the right path.”

After a weekend of top-class squash to a packed-out crowd each night, the weekend culminated in a final on Sunday between Rochdale-born Lewis Doughty and world number 600 Jaejin Yoo, from Korea. Ultimately it was Doughty who prevailed, taking the win in an entertaining match.

2025 Tournament Gallery

2026 Tournament Results

Tournament results and details will be added here after the 2026 event.

2026 Tournament Gallery

Gallery photos will be added here after the 2026 tournament.

2027 Tournament Results

Tournament results and details will be added here after the 2027 event.

2027 Tournament Gallery

Gallery photos will be added here after the 2027 tournament.

Darren’s Legacy on the Court

Darren was a regular player in the NWCSL and for those who ever played him will know what a tough tough competitor he was. He played every point with a massive smile on his face and played the game in the greatest spirit, never being on the wrong side of the ref. He always used his supreme fitness to generally gain an advantage by just running his opponents to exhaustion then smiling his way to victory. His approach to the game embodied everything we love about squash.

Join Us in Honouring Darren’s Memory

The Darren Lee Ogden Memorial Tournament is more than just a competition – it’s a celebration of life, sportsmanship, and the enduring spirit of our squash community. Join us as we honour Darren’s memory through the sport he loved.

🏆 Professional Competition

World-class squash action featuring international players

🎯 Community Spirit

Bringing together friends, family, and squash enthusiasts

🌟 Honouring a Legend

Celebrating Darren’s legacy and love for the game

Tournament Information & Contact

Rochdale Sports Club
Redbrook, Bridgefold Road, Rochdale, Lancs. OL11 5BX
Phone: 01706 646343
Email: info@rochdalesportsclub.co.uk
Website: www.rochdalesportsclub.co.uk

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