Texas Scramble Over 55

Event Details ⚙

Date: Monday, 14 September 2026

Format: Team

Scoring: Other

Category: Senior

Entry Fee: £20.00

Handicap Limit: 28.0

Max Players: 4

Entry Method: Online

The Texas Scramble Over 55 is an open competition held at Whickham Golf Club, Hollinside Park, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5BA on Monday 14 September 2026. The event is open to male golfers aged 55 and over, competing in teams of 4 using the Texas Scramble format, starting from the 1st tee. The course handicap limit for Over 55s events is 28. All entrants must hold an active World Handicap Index linked to a valid CDH number. Entry fee is £20.00 per player for both members and visitors. Tee times run from 08:00. Bookings are made online via the Whickham Golf Club open competitions booking page.

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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.