Richard Eyles Gold Medal 2027 - Scratch Open - Blue & Red Course - Black Tee

Event Details ⚙

Date: Friday, 04 June 2027

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £95.00

Handicap Limit: 8.0

Entry Method: Online

Sign-ups close: 27 May 2027

36-hole medal competition played over the Blue and Red Courses at Frilford Heath Golf Club, starting from the Black Tee. Handicap allowance is 95%. Maximum field size is 72 players; if entries exceed 72, a ballot will be conducted on exact handicap index (updated from WHS at midnight on the closing date), with higher handicaps eliminated and entry fees refunded. The Committee reserves the right to extend the closing date, in which case the ballot will be held on that extended date. Tee times are allocated in reverse handicap order from the 1st and 10th tees. Entry closes at 23:59 on Wednesday 27th May 2027. Entry fee is £95.00 per visitor (or £35.00 per member). Catering includes a bacon roll and coffee on arrival, with a one-course meal after round 1. No refunds issued after the draw has been made. 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.