Hollinside Park Scratch Open

Event Details Scratch ⓘ ⚙

Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Mens

Entry Fee: £20.00

Handicap Limit: 24.0

Entry Method: Online

The Hollinside Park Scratch Open takes place at Whickham Golf Club in Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Sunday 26 July 2026. This is a men's individual strokeplay competition played from the 1st Tee. The event is open to visiting golfers at a visitor price of £20.00 (members pay £15.00). Entrants must have an active World Handicap Index linked to a valid CDH Number. The men's open course handicap limit is 24. All entrants must have the ability to play to a reasonable standard. Standard dress code applies: smart casual shirts with collar, tailored shorts with sports socks, and no denim jeans on the course. Tee times are available from 08:00 onwards and can be booked online through the club's booking system.

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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.