Festival of Golf: Ladies Open

Event Details

EVENT
FULL

Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026

Format: Team Stableford

Category: Ladies

Entry Fee: £330.00

Handicap Limit: 30.0

Entry Method: Online


The Festival of Golf: Ladies Open takes place on the Old Course (Gold tees) at Ferndown Golf Club on Thursday 20th August 2026. Ladies 3-ball team event. Stableford scoring with the best two scores on each hole counting (Bowmaker format). 85% handicap allowance. Entry fee is £330 per team for visitors (equivalent to £110 per player) or £150 per team for members, and includes golf plus a two-course restaurant-quality meal and entry to the prize table. The normal summer green fee for golf only is £180 per person. Players must have a CDH number (official handicap index). Maximum field: 105 entries. Online entry only; sign-up opens from 9am on Monday 5th January 2026. Entry closes at midnight on 20th August 2026. For telephone enquiries contact Sue on 01202 653953.


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Venue

Ferndown Golf Club

Ferndown, Dorset, England

Ferndown Golf Club is a prestigious 27-hole heathland course established in 1913, located in Ferndown in the South West. The club features two courses: the renowned Old Course and the Alliss Course, both characterized by gently undulating terrain that is easily walked and exceptionally maintained. Set in a tranquil heathland landscape, the courses offer subtle hazards and beautifully positioned bunkers within naturally scenic surroundings. The Old Course was ranked 1st for playability in Golf World's Top 100 English Courses Guide (2019/2020), combining challenge with accessibility for players of all abilities. Ferndown has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments including the European Ladies' Championship, Women's British Open, British Boys' Championship, and English Amateur Stroke Play. The course has welcomed golfing legends including Nick Faldo, Tony Jacklin, Bernhard Langer, Sandy Lyle, and Greg Norman. Currently ranked 88th in Golf Monthly's UK & Ireland Top 100 (2024/2025) and among the top 3% of courses worldwide by Rolex, Ferndown is renowned for immaculate presentation and has been favorably compared to Augusta National, reflecting the quality and consistency throughout.