Stuart Hopkins Invitational in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Charity

Event Details ⚙

Date: Monday, 12 July 2027

Format: Team

Scoring: Other

Category: Open

Entry Fee: £65.00

Entry Method: Online

The Stuart Hopkins Invitational in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Charity takes place on the Purbeck Course at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Studland, on Monday 12th July 2027. The competition is a 4-Ball Texas Scramble, played off yellow tees (men) and red tees (ladies), with teams of one Isle of Purbeck member and three visiting guests. Visitors sign up as a group of three; the pro shop allocates a member to complete the team. Handicap allowances are 30%, 20% and 10% from the lowest to highest playing handicap. The shotgun start is at 11:00am. Breakfast is available on arrival from 8:30am to 10:30am. Drinks and entertainment follow from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, with a two-course meal served from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, and departure by 7:00pm. The entry fee of £65 per visitor includes golf, food after play, and a £10 donation to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Charity. Online sign-up opens at midnight on 31st December 2026. For assistance, contact the pro shop on 01929 450354 (option 2).

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Venue

Isle of Purbeck Golf Club

Studland, Dorset, England

Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, founded in 1892, features two courses set within a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset. The Purbeck Course is a heathland layout characterized by gorse, heather, and rare flora situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty overlooking Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island, and the Solent. The fifth hole is particularly notable, with views King Edward VIII famously described as among the finest in his kingdom. The course demands strategic play rather than raw power, with four par-3s each facing different compass points, creating distinct wind-dependent challenges. Recent conditioning improvements have enhanced playability. Today's Golfer ranked the Purbeck Course 67th among X-Factor courses in the UK. The club works collaboratively with the RSPB, National Trust, and Natural England on a landscape restoration programme, removing approximately 80 percent of gorse and non-native trees to reintroduce natural heathland and encourage wildlife. The clubhouse, built in 1966, features distinctive architectural elements including giant fossils in its walls, reflecting the club's rich history and its connection to the Wilkinson Sword Company.