There has been a match between the RAFGS and the RAF since 1973. For many years this was an 'A' team match, with the best players from the RAFGS playing players from the RAF elite squad. However, in recent years this has been changed to allow a broader range of players to participate.

The match is played as an individual matchplay with two rounds of 18 holes. Each match is played over the full 18 holes, with the outcome of the match, and the winners of the Beamish Cup, determined by the overall number of 'holes up' for each side. Perhaps not surprisingly, the RAF team have dominated as the winning team, but this is a keenly fought and enjoyable event.

Cumulative results: RAFGS 8; Halved 2; RAF 40; Not played 1

Year	Winner	Year	Winner	Year	Winner
2024	RAFGS	2025	RAF
2021	RAF	2022	RAF	2023	RAFGS
2018	RAF	2019	RAF	2020	Not played
2015	RAF	2016	RAF	2017	RAF
2012	RAF	2013	RAF	2014	RAF
2009	RAF	2010	RAF	2011	RAF
2006	RAFGS	2007	RAFGS	2008	RAF
2003	Halved	2004	RAFGS	2005	RAF
2000	RAF	2001	RAF	2002	RAF
1997	RAF	1998	RAF	1999	RAF
1994	Halved	1995	RAF	1996	RAF
1991	RAF	1992	RAF	1993	RAF
1988	RAF	1989	RAFGS	1990	RAF
1985	RAFGS	1986	RAF	1987	RAF
1982	RAF	1983	RAF	1984	RAF
1979	RAF	1980	RAF	1981	RAF
1976	RAFGS	1977	RAF	1978	RAF
1973	RAF	1974	RAF	1975	Not known