The Sherwood Forester

36-hole individual medal (strokeplay) open competition for gentlemen, including juniors. Played off green tees with a 95% course handicap allowance. Open to players with a Handicap Index of 3.8 or less who are members of a recognised, affiliated golf club; a CDH number is required and iGolf (independent golfer) handicaps are not accepted. Entrants must have submitted at least 3 qualifying competition cards in the previous 12 months. Field is limited to 66 players; if oversubscribed, higher handicaps will be balloted out. Entry fee of £82.50 per person includes food between rounds — please inform the catering team of any special dietary requirements in advance. Online bookings open from Monday 12th January 2026 at 9.30am. Closing date for entries is Monday 22nd June 2026 at 12pm. No refund within 14 days of the event. The gross winner is decided by the best gross score over 36 holes; in the event of a tie, a sudden-death play-off is held starting at hole 1. The nett winner is decided on the second round (last 18 holes); if still tied, count-back is applied over the last 9, 6, 3, and 1 holes. A free practice round is available on any weekday in the week preceding the competition.

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