{"id":515,"date":"2026-05-02T16:37:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T16:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opengolfevents.com\/news\/?p=515"},"modified":"2026-05-02T16:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T16:37:05","slug":"may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opengolfevents.com\/news\/featured-events\/may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Events – May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\tWelcome to May's featured events. The website now has a 'News' section where we've been able to focus in more detail on events rather than just having a monthly newsletter, so I'm going to use this to point out some of the events featured recently, as well as introduce one or two new ones.
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\nThe hub of Open Golf Events is the Events Search engine, that allows people to search for events suitable for them in their area etc. Often this is a relatively small event at a local club that provides both great value and a great experience. However, most of us prefer to read about those once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list events, and so we have created a dedicated Bucket List section on the website for these.\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t

This Month's Featured Events<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWadars Animal Rescue - Charity Golf Day\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t25 Jun 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\tTour Event<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin them for a great day of golf on the Vardon Course at Worthing Golf Club, with stunning South Downs and coastal views.\n\nFormat: Scramble with shotgun start, plus fun competitions including Nearest the Pin, Nearest the Pin in Two and the Bottle Putting Challenge.\n\n\u00a385 per player (\u00a350 for Worthing GC members) \u2013 includes:\n\u2022 Tea\/coffee & bacon roll on arrival\n\u2022 18 holes of golf\n\u2022 Two-course lunch\n\u2022 Prize giving, charity auction & raffle\n\nTeams of up to 4 welcome (we can help pair players if needed).\n\n- 8am arrival | 9am start | Lunch & prizes after golf\n\n- Enter by emailing fundraising@wadars.co.uk\n\nSpaces are limited \u2013 book early! \u26f3\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKenya Golf Coast Classic September 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t14 Sep 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\tTour Event<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAscot Tours has curated an exclusive, high-quality social golf tournament designed to captivate. Set in Kenya, this year\u2019s edition combines exceptional golf with stunning locations along the Kenyan Coast.\n\nTee off at\nDiamonds Leisure\nNyali Golf and Country Club\nVipingo Ridge Baobab Course (PGA accredited)\n\nThis fully-hosted event features a three-round Individual Stableford competition, with handicap-based divisions that ensure a competitive yet inclusive experience for both ladies and gentlemen. For both seasoned players and social golfers, enjoy spirited play and relaxed camaraderie in a professionally managed setting.\n\nWith only 40 paying golfers, this is an intimate and exclusive opportunity, making it ideal for couples, small groups, or solo travellers looking to be part of something special.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12 Jul 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\tCourse Event<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBandon Dunes Golf Resort - Old Macdonald Golf Course<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnited States<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are golf trips. And then there is Bandon Dunes. Perched on the rugged cliffs of the Oregon coast, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort has earned its place as the undisputed home of links golf in America. Every year, the resort hosts the Bandon Dunes Links Championship - a 72-hole, four-ball strokeplay tournament that lets amateur golfers experience this extraordinary destination in full competitive mode. Four world-class courses. Two intense days of golf. One unforgettable week. This is not just an event to enter. This is an event to chase.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSAWGRASS EXPERIENCE, Florida - 5 nights + 5 rounds\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 Dec 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\tTour Event<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExperience TPC Sawgrass - Play 3 Rounds On The Players Stadium Course! Home Of The Players Championship & The Iconic 17th Island Hole. Package includes 5 nights in the 4-star Sawgrass Marriott Hotel, 5 rounds of competitive golf on top-tier courses including 3 rounds at the iconic Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, 1 round at Dye's Valley (host of the Web.com Tour Championship), and 1 round at the challenging Marsh Landing Country Club. Includes shared buggies, complimentary range balls, forecaddie for each round on the Players Stadium Course, daily and overall prizes worth over \u00a31500.\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMulti-day event: 1 Dec - 5 Dec 2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPINEHURST, North Carolina - 5 rounds + 6 nights\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 Mar 2027\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\tTour Event<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5 rounds of competitive golf at Pinehurst including two rounds on No. 2 course (2024 U.S. Open venue), plus rounds on courses 4, 8 & 10. Package includes 6 nights accommodation, breakfast, shared buggies, and practice facilities.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMulti-day event: 30 Mar - 3 Apr 2027\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t

Update from the Engine Room<\/h2>\n\t
\n\t\tBeyond the News section, not many new features to report on this month. We continue to add new events every week, and encourage Golf Clubs to adopt their pages on the site. If there's any feature or search option that you'd like to see, please send me an email and I'll see what I can do.
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\nIn the meantime, play fast, play well, stay injury free, and have fun out there!\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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