Highgate Scratch Open 2026

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Date: Friday, 17 July 2026

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £60.00

Handicap Limit: 10.0

Entry Method: Online

The 42nd Highgate Scratch Open (Martin Yates Trophy) is a 36-hole individual strokeplay competition for men, held at Highgate Golf Club on Friday 17th July 2026. Open to all male golfers with an active WHS handicap of 10.0 or lower on the date of entry. Entries are limited to 66 players, with a signup deadline of 11:59 pm on 12th July 2026. The entry fee is £60 per player. A guaranteed prize fund is available should the minimum entry of 60 players be reached: 1st Prize £700, 2nd Prize £350, 3rd Prize £175, Best Senior (over 55) £100, Best AM Round £100, Best PM Round £100, and Best Nett Result £100. One prize per person. The winner is presented with the Martin Yates Trophy. Ties for the overall title are decided by a sudden-death play-off on the 18th hole; all other ties are resolved by count-back over the last 18, 9, 6, and 3 holes. Handicap allowance is full handicap. Notice of the draw and starting times is sent to competitors and posted on the website in the week before the event. If entries are oversubscribed, a ballot will be held.

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Venue

Highgate Golf Club

London, Greater London, England

Highgate Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland course located in North London, approximately 25 minutes from King's Cross and easily accessible from central London stations. Set in an island of tranquility overlooking North London, the course measures 6,033 yards from the back tees and features an undulating layout that rewards creativity and shot-making. Despite its compact length, Highgate provides a stern test for golfers of all abilities, requiring a balance of risk and reward. The course is designed to be challenging yet fair, with the layout offering flexibility for various play formats. A typical round is expected to take just over three hours, making it accessible for quick rounds before work or nine-hole evening sessions. The club emphasizes competition through matches, medals, Stablefords, and roll-ups, fostering a strong competitive culture alongside welcoming member experience. Highgate maintains a progressive approach while respecting traditional golfing values, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere for juniors and long-standing members alike. The course is known for delivering both an excellent golfing experience and strong club culture.

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