Junior Bear Open

Event Details ⚙

Date: Monday, 03 August 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Strokeplay

Category: Junior

Entry Fee: £20.00

Handicap Limit: 30.7

Entry Method: Online

18-hole individual medal strokeplay competition open to all boys and girls. Boys' WHS Handicap Index limit: 24.7; Girls' WHS Handicap Index limit: 30.7. A separate 9-hole strokeplay event (entry fee £10) is also available for players with a handicap of 28 and above; players with a handicap between 29 and 36 may choose to enter either the 9-hole or 18-hole event. Entry fee for the 18-hole event: £20. No food provided. Players must be under 18 years of age on 01 January 2026. A parent/guardian consent form must be signed, or a consent box ticked, and parent/guardian contact details must be provided on entry. To be eligible for prizes, a minimum of 3 qualifying scores must have been recorded on the player's WHS record in the 12 months prior to the competition. Entries close Monday 27 July 2026 at 10:00 PM. Players should register at least 45 minutes before their tee time at the registration desk in the clubhouse, and arrive at the first tee at least 10 minutes before their tee time. Handicap used will be the player's current WHS Handicap Index. Tee selection will be decided on the day. Online scoring via the Progress Junior Golf/Golf Genius app. After the round, all players must go to the results desk to check, sign, and hand in scorecards. Prize presentation takes place after the round. This event is a qualifying competition for the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship. It also qualifies for the Progress Junior Golf Summer Masters Order of Merit and the Champions Masters Order of Merit (qualifier for the Champion of Champions at Lough Erne Golf Resort). No refund is available once entries close. For queries, contact Steve Jackson at stevejackson@thesportsjournalist.com.

Prizes

Prizes awarded to leading boys and girls in gross and net score categories for the 18-hole event, and leading boys and girls net scores in the 9-hole event.

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Venue

Ladbrook Park Golf Club

Tanworth in Arden, Warwickshire, England

Founded in 1908, Ladbrook Park Golf Club is a Harry Colt-designed course located in Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, in the West Midlands. Spanning 144 acres, the course is noted for its meticulous maintenance and manicured condition. As a Colt design, it reflects the architect's philosophy of creating playable yet challenging layouts that reward skillful shot-making while remaining accessible to golfers of varying abilities. The course welcomes players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to experienced golfers. Its contemporary clubhouse complements the golfing facilities and hosts social and dining events throughout the year. The club maintains strong golfing traditions while adopting a modern, progressive approach to club management. The setting combines parkland characteristics typical of Colt's work, providing an attractive natural environment for play. The course has established course records and maintains active membership categories alongside visitor green fee options, reflecting its role as both a private members' club and public-access facility.