Race to Honor Tournament

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 01 August 2026

Format: Individual Stableford

Category: Open

Handicap Limit: 28.0 (Ladies: 36.0)

Entry Method: App


The Race to Honor 2026 is a ranking series of individual stableford competitions held at Real Club de Golf La Herrería. This specific event on 1 August 2026 is open to all amateur golfers, both men and women. Non-member visitors must hold a valid handicap of 28 or less; club members must have a handicap of 36 or less. Players are divided into two categories based on their exact World Handicap: Category 1 for handicaps of 18.4 or lower, and Category 2 for handicaps of 18.5 or higher. Each player competes in their category throughout the series. Entries are made via the Clapphouse app, opening 10 days before the event and closing at 10:00 three days prior to the competition. Prizes are awarded to the first and second place finishers in each category. The maximum playing handicap applied is 26.4, with a 95% handicap allowance. Electronic scorecards are used via the approved app. The event is an 18-hole individual stableford competition. Players can choose from tee markers (59), (53), (49), and (35) at registration, with the maximum playing handicap capped at 26.4. If more players register than available places, club members take priority, with remaining spots allocated by best handicap at the closing date.


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Venue

Real Club de Golf La Herrería

Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Real Club de Golf La Herrería, founded in 1966, is a prestigious 18-hole golf course located northwest of Madrid in the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage site designated in 1984. The course is uniquely situated within the Herrería Forest, surrounded by oak, ash, and holm oak trees, offering players distinctive views of the monastery and Madrid's skyline. The course is set within a monumental natural and landscape environment, providing an immersive golfing experience in pristine nature. Its challenging design is characteristic of European championship-caliber courses, demanding skillful play while rewarding appreciation of the surrounding forest landscape. Beyond the 18-hole championship course, the club features a short-game practice area of 2,300 square meters and a comprehensive practice range. Additional facilities include a golf academy, restaurant, pro shop, and extensive amenities including tennis, padel courts, and swimming pools. The club regularly hosts tournaments across multiple categories including amateur, senior, juvenile, and pro-am competitions. Environmental stewardship is a key focus, with the club actively monitoring its carbon footprint and maintaining detailed phytosanitary reports to protect its forest ecosystem.