Junior Open

Description

The Junior Open takes place on August 13, 2026, at Lilley Brook Golf Course. This individual competition uses stableford scoring, offering junior golfers an opportunity to compete and showcase their skills. The stableford format rewards consistent play throughout the round, making it an engaging challenge for young competitors.

Lilley Brook Golf Course

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Lilley Brook Golf Club is located on the southeast edge of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, England. Established in 1922, the course was designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the renowned architect who also designed Augusta National. The undulating parkland layout features mature trees lining every hole with strategic bunkering throughout, offering a fair challenge for golfers of all abilities. The course is maintained in excellent condition year-round and is known for its quality greens and well-manicured fairways. Holes 13 to 18 provide particularly scenic views over Cheltenham town and across to the Cotswolds and Malvern Hills. The club offers comprehensive practice facilities including covered and uncovered driving range bays, a short game area, and warm-up nets. On-course amenities include a halfway house service, and the clubhouse provides views of the course alongside dining and bar facilities. The club welcomes both visiting golfers and societies alongside its membership base.