[2] In early 1928 the Daily Dispatch withdrew their support for the championship which had been planned for Birkdale in July.
[3] The tournament did take place but it reverted to an event for the professionals in the Northern section of the PGA.
[5] The winner received the "Manchester Guardian Cup" and the total prize money was £40.
[6] The second event was held at Alwoodley Golf Club, Leeds and was won by Arthur Havers, again after a playoff.
[11] the 1930 event was held at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club, Durham and was won by local professional Charles Gadd, brother of George, the 1924 and 1926 champion.
The Times reported that "much of the old prestige has returned to the Northern Professional Championship, which has been thrown open, as in the days when famous players were among the winners".
[19] Percy Alliss retained the title in 1937 at Mere Golf and Country Club in Cheshire.
The event was held in conjunction with the Leeds Cup, the winner of which was based on the first 36 holes.