John Ball Scratch Open

Description

The John Ball Scratch Open takes place at Holywell Golf Course on September 13, 2026, offering golfers an opportunity to compete in this open category event. Using Stableford scoring format, the competition is restricted to scratch golfers only. With an entry fee of just GBP 15.00, participants will compete on an individual basis for what promises to be a challenging test of skill.

Holywell Golf Course

Flintshire, United Kingdom

Holywell Golf Club is an 18-hole inland links-style course located on Brynford Common near the town of Holywell in North Wales, approximately one mile uphill from the town center. Established over a hundred years ago, the course sits at 800 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest courses in Wales. Its elevated position provides invigorating air, unpredictable breezes, and panoramic views toward the Clwydian Range and Snowdonia. The course features a limestone subsoil that combines with soft turf to create a fair and sporting test for golfers of all abilities without fatiguing uphill holes. Despite its compact layout, the course delivers 18 holes of genuine golfing challenge with considerable variety and interest throughout. Natural hazards are strategically integrated into the design, providing both aesthetic appeal and playable difficulty. The course is accessible via the A55 and positioned within easy reach of Chester, Merseyside, and the North West. Professional services, quality catering facilities, and a reputation for hospitality complement the golfing experience.