Winkley Smith Challenge Cup 2026 - Round 2

Description

The Winkley Smith Challenge Cup returns for Round 2 on July 26, 2026, at the prestigious Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club. This open competition welcomes golfers of all abilities to compete in individual Stableford format. With an entry fee of GBP 95.00, it offers an excellent opportunity to test your skills against fellow competitors in a classic scoring system.

Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club

East Sussex, United Kingdom

Founded in 1888, Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club is a traditional members' club set in the heart of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. The club features two entirely natural courses designed by the landscape itself, with no earth moved or water features artificially created. The Old Course showcases a stunning heathland layout with spectacular views across four counties, rated in the 2025 Golf World Top 100 Golf Courses in GB&I. The West Course winds through mature broadleaf woodland. Both courses present a genuine test of golf, with natural defences including heather, humps, hollows, pools, and streams. The club's character has remained largely unchanged over its 130-year history, preserving the original architectural philosophy. The terrain and undulating landscape create significant challenge for players of all levels, demanding accuracy and course management skills. The courses exemplify traditional heathland and woodland golf design, offering a pure examination of golfing ability without modern earth-moving interventions.