Downs Trophy 2026

Event Details ⚙

Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £95.00

Handicap Limit: 9.0

Max Players: 54

Entry Method: Online

36-hole medal strokeplay open competition for men, qualifying event for the Surrey County Golf Union Order of Merit. Open to male amateurs with an active playing handicap of 9.0 or lower who are members of an affiliated golf club. Minimum age 16 on the day of the event. Entries limited to 54 players; in the event of oversubscription, a ballot will be held for the lowest handicaps. Entry fee: £95 for visitors, £50 for members. Closing date for entries: 11th September 2026. Refunds only given for withdrawals up to 7 days before the event. Includes coffee and breakfast roll on arrival, one-course lunch, and sandwiches & chips before prize giving. The player with the best gross score over 36 holes wins the Downs Trophy, held for one year. In the event of a tie for the Downs Trophy, a sudden-death play-off takes place on the 1st hole; if insufficient light, the winner is decided by countback. All other ties decided by countback over last 18, 9, 6, 3 holes. No player may win more than one prize. Players must be present at the prize giving to qualify for a prize. The club reserves the right to refuse entry.

Prizes

Winner of the best gross score over 36 holes retains the Downs Trophy for one year. Handicap prizes also awarded.

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Venue

Purley Downs Golf Club

Greater London, England

Purley Downs Golf Club is a mature downland course located in Purley, featuring rolling fairways and commanding views across the London horizon. The course is set within a scenic downland landscape that provides an attractive and varied playing experience. The club offers an 18-hole championship layout and welcomes both members and visitors. The course is characterized by its natural terrain and undulating fairways typical of downland courses in the region. Key facilities include a pro shop, studio, clubhouse with bar and catering, and practice areas. The course maintains wildlife habitats as part of its management, reflecting the downland setting. Purley Downs accommodates various membership categories including standard members, social members, and academy members, alongside visitor play through green fee arrangements. The club hosts societies and offers professional instruction through its academy program. The course occasionally undergoes maintenance work to preserve its condition, with bunker renovation projects undertaken to maintain playability and aesthetics. The club emphasizes safety standards and maintains clear dress code policies for all players.

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