Gold Challenge (Medal) (Scratch) (Open) & Club Tankard (Medal) (Handicap) (Open)

Event Details ⚙

Date: Sunday, 30 May 2027

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £65.00

Handicap Limit: 28.0 (Ladies: 36.0)

Entry Method: Online

Sign-ups open: 01 Jan 2027

Individual strokeplay medal competition at Royal North Devon Golf Club (Westward Ho!), played from the white tees with a 95% handicap allowance. The competition comprises two concurrent events: the Gold Challenge (scratch medal) and the Club Tankard (handicap medal). Open to men only. Players must be members of an affiliated golf club and hold a valid CDH (Central Database of Handicaps) ID number to enter online. Maximum playing handicap is 28 for men and 36 for ladies. Entry fee is £65.00 for visitors (required on entry); £5.00 for members. Entries must be submitted online with payment by the closing date. No telephone entries accepted unless authorised by the Competitions Director. Withdrawals notified less than 72 hours before the competition forfeit the entry fee. Ties are decided on countback over the last 18, 9, 6, 3 or 1 holes, or by sudden-death play-off at the Committee's discretion. Trophies remain the property of Royal North Devon Golf Club and cannot leave the premises. Signup opens at 9:00 am on 01/01/2027.

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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.