Ladies 18 Hole Open (Spence & Merchiston)

Description

The Ladies 18 Hole Open, jointly hosted by Spence and Merchiston, takes place at Duff House Royal Golf Club on June 28, 2026. This individual stableford competition welcomes female golfers with handicaps up to 36.0 for an entry fee of £25.00, offering an accessible opportunity for players of varying abilities to compete.

Duff House Royal Golf Club

Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Duff House Royal Golf Club is a championship parkland course designed by the legendary Dr Alister MacKenzie, located in Banff, Scotland. Currently ranked #32 in Golf World's Top 100 parklands in Great Britain and Ireland, the course is renowned for its challenging two-tier greens—a design feature that preceded Augusta National's famous greens. The course presents a demanding scratch par of 68 set within beautifully manicured parkland with glimpses of the Moray Firth. The River Deveron, a noted angling river, borders five holes and frames the closing holes as it flows toward the sea via the seven-span Banff Bridge. Notable features include the historic Duff House itself, an 18th-century classical country house managed by Historic Scotland, which sits within the tree-lined course boundaries. Duff House Royal holds the distinction of being the only Royal golf club where the Royal title is used as a suffix rather than prefix, reportedly as a tribute to Princess Royal Louise. The course offers comprehensive facilities including buggy hire, visitor amenities, dining, and instruction from a resident former tour professional, combining challenging golf with strong hospitality standards.