Gents Independent First Open 4 Ball Betterball 2026

Description

The Gents Independent First Open 4 Ball Betterball takes place at Clober Golf Club in Glasgow on August 22, 2026. This men's competition features a betterball format scored using Stableford rules, offering an accessible entry point at just GBP 12.50 per person. Competitors will compete in four-ball teams, with each pair's best score counting toward their team total on every hole.

Clober Golf Club

Craigton Road

Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom

Clober Golf Club is located in Milngavie, just outside Glasgow, Scotland, and is easily accessible from Bearsden, Clydebank, and Glasgow's West End. The course measures 4,963 yards with a par of 66 for men and 4,514 yards with a par of 67 for ladies. Designed by George Lyle, uncle of Open and Masters champion Sandy Lyle MBE (the club's Honorary President), the course features well-laid-out holes with good variation in elevation changes, length, and dog legs. Set within lovely surroundings, the course offers beautiful views from elevated areas throughout the layout. The terrain is characterized by significant elevation changes that contribute to its challenging nature. The course is noted for its varied design elements and well-maintained conditions. Notable features include the scenic hilltop positions that provide panoramic views across the landscape. The combination of elevation changes, strategic dog-legs, and varied hole lengths creates a course that presents a genuine challenge to players of different skill levels while maintaining visual appeal through its natural setting.