Scratch Gold Medal - East

Event Details Scratch ⓘ ⚙

Date: Saturday, 01 August 2026

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £85.00

Handicap Limit: 28.0

Entry Method: Online

Sign-ups close: 31 Jul 2026

The Scratch Gold Medal is an individual strokeplay competition held on the East Course at Saunton Golf Club. The event is open to men with an official WHS-affiliated handicap. The maximum competition playing handicap index is 28, with a 95% handicap allowance. The entry fee is £10 for members and £85 for visitors. Entries must be made online via the club website, with signup closing at 10:00 pm on 31 July 2026. Players must register in person at the competition registration desk at least 20 minutes prior to their start time. All players must be of amateur status and hold a club-affiliated WHS handicap. Overseas entries or those without a WHS Handicap are accepted only when the player's handicap is verified by their Home Union/Federation/Association.

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Venue

Saunton Golf Club

Devon, England

Saunton Golf Club is a 36-hole championship links golf course located in North Devon, England, situated on Braunton Burrows, the largest sand dune system in England. The club features two courses: the East Course and the West Course, offering visitors and members extensive opportunities for play. The courses are set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and hold multiple environmental designations including Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status, reflecting the ecological importance of the surrounding landscape. The club offers a range of facilities including a professional academy with lessons and club fittings available at the Saunton Swing Studio. The venue hosts various competitions throughout the year, including opens and championships, with a junior academy program also available. The setting combines championship-level golf with natural coastal dune terrain, making it a notable destination for links golf in the Southwest region. Bar and catering facilities are available on-site, along with information about nearby accommodation options for visiting golfers.