Seniors' Open 2026

Event Details ⚙

Date: Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Format: Individual Stableford

Category: Senior

Entry Fee: £70.00

Handicap Limit: 24.0

Entry Method: Online

The Seniors' Open 2026 is an individual 18-hole Stableford competition for senior golfers aged 60+ on the day of the competition, held at Royal Winchester Golf Club on Tuesday 21st July 2026. The event is open to non-members, with Royal Winchester members explicitly excluded from entry. Format is 18-hole Individual Stableford played from the Yellow Tees, with a handicap allowance of 95%. A CDH (Concise Handicap) number is required on entry, with a playing handicap limit of 24. The entry fee is £70.00 per person, which includes a coffee/tea and bacon roll on arrival, a one-course rolling meal, and coffee after play. Prizes are awarded to the Overall Champion, Divisional winners, and a prize for players over 75. Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, closing on Friday 3rd July 2026 or earlier if the event fills (max entries 104). Current entries stand at 103. Tee time requests can be made to the event organiser, Mark Watts (mwwatts@btinternet.com, 07791 220235), but cannot be guaranteed. All 6 buggies are reserved by the event organiser. No refunds are given once the start sheet is published, except if the course is closed for play on the day of the competition.

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Venue

Royal Winchester Golf Club

Hampshire, England

Royal Winchester Golf Club is a private members club established in 1888, located northwest of Winchester in Hampshire, and holds the distinction of being the only Royal Club in Hampshire. The course was designed by renowned architect J.H. Taylor and is laid out on typical Hampshire Downland terrain, which provides excellent drainage and enables year-round play with consistently good conditions. The club features a well-maintained course set within the rolling downland landscape characteristic of the Hampshire region. The design takes advantage of the natural terrain, offering an engaging layout that benefits from the exceptional drainage properties of chalk downland. This geological advantage ensures playable conditions throughout all seasons. Royal Winchester maintains a strong and active membership base with organized competitions, matches, and social events across various club sections. The facilities include a modern clubhouse with dining accommodations, hosting private functions for up to 120 guests, as well as dedicated meeting rooms. The club welcomes societies and visitors, and regularly hosts open competitions. The clubhouse offers relaxed surroundings with views across the course, providing an ideal setting for members and guests following their round.