Senior Scratch Open Championship

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Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Senior

Entry Fee: £145.00

Handicap Limit: 12.0

Entry Method: Online

36-hole Scratch Medal competition played across the Red and Blue courses at Frilford Heath Golf Course from the White tees. Players must be aged 55 or over as of 16th July 2026. Maximum handicap of 12, with a 95% handicap allowance. Day 1 (Thursday 16th July): Round 1 on the Red Course in reverse handicap order, with a buffet brunch on arrival. Day 2 (Friday 17th July): Round 2 on the Blue Course with highest scores going out earlier, breakfast buffet on arrival, followed by a two-course meal. Entry fee is £145 per visitor (members £80, optional). Maximum 78 entries. Entry deadline is 23:59 on Friday 10th July 2026; no refunds once the draw has taken place (expected 11th July). In the event of a tie after 36 holes, a sudden death play-off takes place on the par-3 9th hole of the Red Course. Presentation takes place as soon as scores are finalised.

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Venue

Frilford Heath Golf Course

Oxfordshire, England

Frilford Heath Golf Club is a 54-hole championship golf estate located in Oxfordshire near Abingdon. The facility comprises three distinct courses: the Red, Blue, and Green courses, each offering unique challenges suited to golfers of varying abilities. The courses are described as championship-standard layouts that test players through different configurations and difficulty levels. The club operates on a traditional roll-up basis for visitor bookings and maintains its courses to a high standard, with particular attention to presentation and playability conditions. Notable competitions hosted at the facility include the Black Tee Challenge and annual events such as the Richard Eyles Gold Medal and Ladies Scratch Salver, indicating the courses' championship credentials. Frilford Heath serves as a comprehensive golf destination, featuring a state-of-the-art golf shop, two indoor performance centres, and extensive practice facilities. The club maintains an active membership base and welcomes applications, alongside hosting corporate days, societies, and open competitions. The venue also accommodates meetings and events beyond golf, making it a multi-purpose facility in the local region.