Gents Scratch & Handicap Open

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 01 August 2026

Format: Individual Stableford

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £25.00

Handicap Limit: 28.0

Entry Method: Online

Sign-ups close: 31 Jul 2026


The Gents Scratch & Handicap Open is an individual stableford competition held at Prestonfield Golf Club on Saturday 1 August 2026. The event is open to men with a WHS handicap index below 28.0. Handicap allowance is 95%. The entry fee is £25.00 for visitors and £15.00 for members. Entry closes at 6:00 pm on 31 July 2026. The entry fee includes entry into the '2's & Nearest the Pin' sweeps competitions. Buggy usage requires prior approval via email. Withdrawals within 72 hours of the competition result in forfeiture of the entry fee. The competition is played from the Black tees.


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Venue

Prestonfield Golf Course

Edinburgh, Scotland

Prestonfield Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland course located in Edinburgh, Scotland, set against the backdrop of Arthur's Seat. The course is designed as a picturesque parkland layout featuring challenging holes set among native wildlife and natural landscape elements. The course offers a scenic setting within Edinburgh's heart, with the distinctive Arthur's Seat mountain forming a notable visual backdrop. The terrain and design create moderate to challenging playing conditions for golfers of varying abilities. Prestonfield is recognized as an inclusive, welcoming club serving golfers of all ages and backgrounds. The club earned Scottish Golf's Club of the Year 2025 award, reflecting its progressive approach, focus on sustainability, and commitment to environmental stewardship. The course maintains winter maintenance protocols including the use of winter mats during colder months, with buggies and trikes permitted for play. The club accommodates visitors and societies, offering green fee play alongside membership options.