Tidworth Scratch Open 2026

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Open

Entry Fee: £64.00

Entry Method: Online


The Tidworth Scratch Open 2026 takes place on Saturday 12 September 2026 at Tidworth Garrison Golf Club (H. S. Colt-designed course). The format is 18-hole medal strokeplay (qualifier), played from White tees (Men) and Red tees (Ladies). Full handicap allowance applies. Tee times run from 10:00am to 3:00pm, allocated by ballot draw in handicap order. Open to men and women aged 12 and over; professionals are welcome and compete in a separate prize pot. Entry fee is £64 for visitors and £33.50 for members. Online entry closes at 5:00pm on 12 August 2026. The event will only proceed if a minimum of 40 entrants is received by the closing date; if the minimum is not met, all entry fees will be refunded in full. The club reserves the right to amend the format, prize structure, and catering arrangements if necessary. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis; a waiting list operates once the event is full. Entry fee is inclusive of coffee and bacon bap on arrival and a hot buffet after play. Dietary requirements can be discussed by emailing the Clubhouse Manager at housemanager@tidworthgolfclub.co.uk. A complimentary practice round is available prior to competition (playing after 2:00pm, bookable via the Pro Shop). Practice facilities include nets, an outdoor range (max 170 yards), two practice greens, and a short-game area with putting and chipping from grass or bunker positions. Pull and electric trolleys are available to hire from the Pro Shop. Bar and restaurant facilities are open throughout the day; the Halfway Hut (9th/10th holes) is open 9:30am to 4:00pm. Golf shoes are not permitted in the clubhouse. Recognisable golf attire and golf shoes (no trainers) are required on the course.


Prizes

Amateur prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Professional prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (separate prize pot). Nearest the Pin on all Par 3s. 'Hit the Green Challenge' prize for any player who hits all Par 3 greens in regulation.


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Venue

Tidworth Garrison Golf Club

Wiltshire, England

Founded in 1908, Tidworth Garrison Golf Club is a prestigious downland course designed by renowned architect H.S. Colt, located on the picturesque Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. The course is built on a chalk base, providing excellent drainage that allows it to remain playable throughout the year, even during harsh winter conditions, making it particularly popular during colder months. As Wiltshire's premier private members' golf club, Tidworth offers top-quality playability with an array of memorable holes. The course features a warm, inviting clubhouse and is complemented by professional facilities including a Pro Shop team led by PGA Advanced Head Professional Mark Boscott, who provide lessons, club-fitting, and repairs. The club uniquely offers a "Putter Fitting Studio" exclusive to the area. The course welcomes visitors and societies year-round, providing them access to the quality and consistency of this exceptional downland layout. Facilities include a bar and restaurant with a halfway hut after the 9th green. Peter Alliss famously described Tidworth Garrison Golf Club as "a gem of a course on the edge of Salisbury Plain," reflecting its standing as a must-play destination in the region.