Gents Open - Fourball Betterball

Event Details ⚙

Date: Wednesday, 05 August 2026

Format: Pairs Betterball Stableford

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £50.00

Handicap Limit: 23.7 (Ladies: 30.5)

Entry Method: Online

The Manchester Golf Club's Gents Open - Fourball Betterball is a two-player team competition played on 5 August 2026. The event is open to male golfers who are members of a physical golf club with an active WHS handicap index. The maximum handicap for betterball competitions is 23.7 for men and 30.5 for women. To be eligible for prizes, entrants must have completed a minimum of five competition scores (singles medal or stableford) within the previous twelve months. The entry fee is £50 for visitors and £40 for club members, payable online at booking. Teams compete in a fourball betterball format (best score of the pair counts on each hole) with an 85% handicap allowance. Players must register at the clubhouse registration desk at least 30 minutes before their scheduled tee time. Prizes are generally vouchers for the Manchester Golf Club Pro Shop or similar. Tee times are available from 08:00 to 16:00. Smart golf attire is mandatory, and each player must have their own personal liability insurance.

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Venue

Manchester Golf Course

Greater Manchester, England

Manchester Golf Club is a Harry Colt-designed championship course set across 247 acres of moorland and heathland near Manchester. Located at Hopwood in Middleton, approximately 20 minutes from Manchester City Centre, the course offers rural scenery with views over central Manchester. As an England Golf Championship venue, it hosts prestigious tournaments including the Ladies European Tour Access Series, Reid Trophy, and Women's Open Strokeplay Championship, along with the Northern Counties Championship. The course presents a challenging test of golf suitable for competitive play, with notable wildlife including deer roaming the fairways. The club features extensive practice facilities including a 300+ yard driving range with Trackman technology, a short game area, Golf Performance Centre, and Putting Lab. The membership base includes over 100 single-figure handicap golfers and more than 40 category 1 players. Manchester Golf Club operates as a private members' club while welcoming visitors and societies year-round. The recently refurbished clubhouse serves as both a golf venue and event space for conferences and functions.