4 Ball Betterball (Stableford) Over 55

Event Details ⚙

Date: Monday, 29 June 2026

Format: Betterball

Scoring: Stableford

Category: Senior

Entry Fee: £20.00

Handicap Limit: 28.0

Entry Method: Online

4 Ball Betterball (Stableford) Over 55 at Whickham Golf Club (Hollinside Park, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5BA) on Monday 29 June 2026. A Gents senior open competition for pairs playing betterball format with Stableford scoring. Open to golfers aged 55 and over. Course handicap limit for men is 28. All entrants must hold an active World Handicap Index (WHI) linked to a valid CDH number. Tee times run from 08:30 off the 1st tee. Entry fee is £20.00 per player (same price for members and visitors). Enter via the Whickham Golf Club website (Open Competitions section) or directly through the BRS booking page. Players should report to the clubhouse before beginning their round. Cancellations made more than one week before the event receive a full refund; cancellations within one week receive a 50% refund. No refund for failure to cancel. Smart dress code applies both on the course and in the clubhouse — collared shirts required; denim jeans, tracksuits and non-golf shorts are not permitted on the course.

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Venue

Whickham Golf Club

Whickham, Tyne and Wear, England

Whickham Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course located at Hollinside Park. The course measures 6,232 yards from the white tees with a par of 71 and a course rating of 71.30 with a slope rating of 126, offering a moderate challenge to golfers of varying abilities. The layout features multiple tee options accommodating different skill levels, including white, yellow, red, and blue tees for men, alongside dedicated ladies' tees. The course also offers winter configurations with reduced hole counts, providing flexibility throughout the year. Par-3 holes include shots ranging from 146 to 197 yards, while the par-5s reach up to 498 yards, demonstrating good variety in hole lengths. The course is designed to be playable for all abilities, with distinctive handicap stroke allocations across holes. The presence of multiple tee configurations, including a 9-hole option and specialized ladies' layouts, indicates thoughtful course design that encourages participation from the broader golfing community. The scorecard information demonstrates the course's commitment to providing competitive layouts with detailed slope and rating information for handicap calculation purposes, reflecting a well-established facility prepared for club competitions and member play.