East Anglian Men's Autumn Open Foursomes

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026

End Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026

Format: Foursomes

Scoring: Other

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £180.00

Handicap Limit: 18.0

Max Players: 120

Entry Method: Online


The East Anglian Men's Autumn Open Foursomes takes place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2026 at Hunstanton Golf Club. Open to men aged 18 or over. Maximum handicap index of 18.0 per player; combined maximum for each pair is 30. Entries are limited to 60 pairs (120 players).

Saturday: 36-hole qualifying stableford, played over the Blue course with a handicap allowance of half the combined per-pair index. The leading four pairs qualify into Flight One for Sunday; all other pairs qualify into Flights Two through Fifteen in multiples of four pairs, determined by their qualifying scores.

Sunday: Matchplay knockout. Morning rounds are the semi-finals for each flight; afternoon rounds are the finals. A third-place play-off is held on Sunday afternoon for Flight One qualifiers only.

Entry fee: £180 per player (a discretionary discount is available for club members). An optional sweepstake (£10 per pair) and ball sweep (£10 per pair) are available on the day. AMEX is not accepted.

Practice rounds are available on Friday 11th September from 14:00 at £50 per person — contact the office on 01485 532811 to book.

Meals included: a light lunch between qualifying rounds on Saturday, supper after Saturday play, and a traditional Sunday lunch after the Sunday semi-final rounds. Presentation begins at 18:00 on Sunday; jacket and tie required.

Closing date for entries: Friday 7th August 2026. Entries are taken on a first come, first served basis; a reserve list is operated. Priority access for 2025 competitors closes 28th November 2025 (same partner required). General entry opens 5th January 2026.

Note: Hunstanton Golf Club does not recognise iGolf handicaps under any circumstances. Buggy use is only permitted with a medical certificate. Competitors are elected Honorary Members of the Club for the duration of the event.


Prizes

Prizes awarded to all flights and to the pair recording the best qualifying score.


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Venue

Hunstanton Golf Club

Norfolk, England

Hunstanton Golf Club is a championship links course located on the North West Norfolk coast, overlooking The Wash. Rated among Britain and Ireland's Top 100 courses, it has hosted golfers for 125 years across rolling fairways nestled within striking dunes and links grasses. The course is notably the only west-facing golf course on England's east coast, offering unique sunsets over the sea with impressive views year-round. As a full championship links, Hunstanton presents a serious test of golf with memorable quality holes throughout. The dramatic coastal setting, combined with traditional seaside course design, creates a distinctive playing experience. The landscape features characteristic links terrain with natural undulations and native grasses that define the challenge. The course is known for its welcoming atmosphere and comprehensive facilities, including professional tuition and dining options. Its design and setting have earned comparisons to prestigious Open Championship venues, establishing it as a connoisseur's course that appeals to serious golfers seeking an authentic links experience.