Richard Eyles Gold Medal 2027

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Date: Friday, 04 June 2027

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £95.00

Handicap Limit: 8.0

Entry Method: Online

Sign-ups open: 05 Oct 2026

The Richard Eyles Gold Medal 2027 is a 36-hole individual strokeplay competition played over the Blue and Red courses at Frilford Heath Golf Club from the Black Tee. The event is open to men with a maximum handicap of 8.0, with a 95% handicap allowance applied. The maximum field size is 72 players; if entries exceed this limit, higher handicaps will be eliminated by ballot based on WHS handicap index updated at midnight on the closing date. Entry fee is £95 for visitors and £35 for members. Tee times are allocated in reverse handicap order from the 1st and 10th tees. Catering includes a bacon roll and coffee on arrival, with a one-course meal served after the round. Entries close at 23:59 on Wednesday 27th May 2027. Sign-ups open at 12:01am on 5th October 2026. Golfers must abide by the club's code of conduct and zero tolerance policy.

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Venue

Frilford Heath Golf Course

Oxfordshire, England

Frilford Heath Golf Club is a 54-hole championship golf estate located in Oxfordshire near Abingdon. The facility comprises three distinct courses: the Red, Blue, and Green courses, each offering unique challenges suited to golfers of varying abilities. The courses are described as championship-standard layouts that test players through different configurations and difficulty levels. The club operates on a traditional roll-up basis for visitor bookings and maintains its courses to a high standard, with particular attention to presentation and playability conditions. Notable competitions hosted at the facility include the Black Tee Challenge and annual events such as the Richard Eyles Gold Medal and Ladies Scratch Salver, indicating the courses' championship credentials. Frilford Heath serves as a comprehensive golf destination, featuring a state-of-the-art golf shop, two indoor performance centres, and extensive practice facilities. The club maintains an active membership base and welcomes applications, alongside hosting corporate days, societies, and open competitions. The venue also accommodates meetings and events beyond golf, making it a multi-purpose facility in the local region.