The Purley Trophy

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EVENT
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Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £40.00

Handicap Limit: 9.0

Entry Method: Online

The Men's Purley Trophy is a 36-hole medal (strokeplay) competition at Bognor Regis Golf Club, founded in 1970 by Charles Purley. The event has attracted notable past entrants including Sandy Lyle (1970 and 1975) and European Tour player Gary Evans from Worthing Golf Club. The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday 11th July. White tees are used. Players compete individually with a 95% course handicap allowance, maximum playing handicap 9. Entry fee is £25 for members and £40 for visitors. Coffee and a bacon roll are provided on arrival, with a light lunch included. Prizes are awarded to 1st through 6th place scratch, best AM score, best PM score, and best 36-hole net score. The competition counts towards the Sussex County Order of Merit. In the event of a tie, the trophy will be shared. Online entries are available via the HowDidiDo booking portal, with booking closing on 27th June 2026 at 18:00.

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Venue

Bognor Regis Golf Club

Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England

Bognor Regis Golf Club is an 18-hole course designed by the renowned James Braid and constructed by FG Hawtree. Stretching approximately 6,100 yards with a par of 72, the course features a rating of 70.60 and slope of 125 from the men's white tees. The layout exemplifies Braid's classic design principles, including four distinct short holes, two very long holes, strategic carries from the tee, and an absence of bunkers directly fronting greens. The back nine concludes with three substantial holes to provide a challenging finish. The course incorporates natural water features, including the River Rife, which comes into play on several holes, particularly holes 3 and 9. Characteristic hazards include well-positioned bunkers and ditches that demand accuracy from tee to green. The terrain presents varied challenges of position, length, and required carries. Notable holes include the par 5 ninth, where the river forces a lengthy approach, and the 11th hole, considered the course's most difficult. The finishing hole presents a demanding par 4 with out-of-bounds down the left side and a downhill second shot to a deceptive green. The course balances difficulty with playability, offering strategic options that reward both aggressive and conservative play across its varied hole configurations.