Club Scratch Gold Medal & Handicap Cup - East Course

Description

The Club Scratch Gold Medal & Handicap Cup takes place at Saunton Golf Club's East Course on August 1, 2026. This open individual strokeplay event welcomes golfers of all abilities, with separate competitions for scratch and handicap categories. Players compete in a traditional medal format to claim their place among the winners.

Saunton Golf Club

Devon, United Kingdom

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.