Gents Open Strokeplay

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 01 August 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £25.00

Entry Method: Online


Men's individual strokeplay open competition at Balbirnie Park Golf Club, Markinch, Glenrothes. Acceptable for handicap. Visitor entry fee: £25.00; member entry fee: £20.00. Bookings must be made online via HowDidiDo — players must have their CDH number and payment card ready when booking. You can book and pay for up to 3 players at a time. No refunds are offered within 72 hours of the competition unless cancelled by the club. There are no reserve lists; if cancellations occur, available tee times will be released online. Booking closes 31 July 2026. For booking enquiries contact admin@balbirniegolf.com.


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Venue

Balbirnie Park Golf Club

Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland

Balbirnie Park Golf Club is an 18-hole course located in Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland. The course plays to a par of 71, with the White tees measuring 6,304 yards and a course rating of 70.90 with a slope rating of 128. Multiple tee options are available for both men and women, ranging from the Blue tees at par 64 (4,361 yards) to the Yellow women's tees at par 72 (5,957 yards). The layout consists of 35 strokes out on the front nine and 36 on the back nine. The course features a mix of par-4s, par-3s, and par-5s, with notable longer holes including the 514-yard 10th and 503-yard 18th from the White tees. Shorter par-3s test accuracy, such as the 165-yard 7th and 176-yard 11th. The course accommodates golfers of varying abilities through five different tee configurations for men and three for women, allowing both competitive and recreational play. The slope ratings across all tees indicate moderate to challenging conditions, with the White tees presenting the most difficulty at 128 slope.