Saunton Challenge Cup

Event Details ⚙

Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £100.00

Handicap Limit: 10.0

Max Players: 72

Entry Method: Online

The Saunton Challenge Cup is a 36-hole individual medal (strokeplay) competition played on Sunday 26 July 2026 at Saunton Golf Club, open to men only. The first round is played on the West Course and the second round on the East Course, with the second tee time approximately 5 hours after the first. Entry is restricted to players holding a WHS handicap index of 10.0 or below at the time of entry. The field is capped at 72 players; if oversubscribed, the 72 players with the lowest handicap indexes will be accepted by ballot. Start times are allocated in handicap order, lowest first. The draw is made 10 days prior to the competition. A 95% handicap allowance applies. Entry closes at 10:00 pm on 15 July 2026. The entry fee is £100.00 for visitors and £25.00 for members. Both scratch and nett prizes are awarded. Players requiring a disability buggy must notify Saunton Golf Club in advance and supply a relevant doctor's certificate at least seven days before the event.

Prizes

Scratch and nett prizes awarded.

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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.