Blackheath Badge (Medal) (Scratch) (Open) and Gossett Gold Brooch (Medal) (Handicap) (Open)

Event Details ⚙

Date: Saturday, 29 May 2027

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £60.00

Handicap Limit: 28.0 (Ladies: 36.0)

Entry Method: Online

Sign-ups open: 01 Jan 2027

Individual medal competition at Royal North Devon Golf Club played from the White tees with a 95% handicap allowance. The Blackheath Badge is awarded for the best scratch score; the Gossett Gold Brooch is awarded for the best handicap score. Open to men. Players must be members of an affiliated golf club and hold a current WHS/CONGU handicap with a CDH (Central Database of Handicaps) ID number; the maximum playing handicap is 28 for men and 36 for ladies. Entries must be submitted online with payment by the closing date; telephone entries are not accepted. A minimum field size applies and the club reserves the right to cancel if insufficient entries are received. Withdrawals notified less than 72 hours before the competition will forfeit the entry fee. Trophies remain the property of Royal North Devon Golf Club and are presented at the next prize giving. Players under 18 must submit a Parental Consent Form before the competition day. Signup opens at 9:00 am on 1 January 2027.

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Venue

Royal North Devon

Devon, England

Royal North Devon Golf Club is England's oldest golf course, designed by Old Tom Morris in 1864. Located on 170 acres of Northam Burrows common land near Westward Ho! in Devon, the course offers authentic links golf with distinctive characteristics shaped by its coastal setting. The layout features challenging holes defined by huge dunes interspersed with flat fairways and vast bunkers, creating varied terrain across 650 acres of common land. The course gained its "Royal" designation in 1867 when the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, became patron. Known for its unique and demanding character, particularly in windy conditions, Royal North Devon presents a stern test despite being described as surprisingly forgiving. The conditioning is consistently excellent, with greens maintained to championship standards. Notable views extend toward the Bristol Channel and Lundy Island. The club maintains its historical significance while offering modern facilities and welcoming both members and visitors. The course's distinctive combination of natural landscape features and strategic bunkering creates holes that are unlike those found at most other courses.