The Shire 2026

Tour: golfpairs.com

Rounds: 1

Golf Pairs is the UK's largest amateur golf tour, hosting over 100 professionally run events annually across premium UK golf courses and overseas destinations. The tour welcomes golfers of all abilities, genders, and ages, including those without official handicaps. Events are conducted in pairs format, with participants able to enter as a pair or individually—those entering solo are matched with another golfer. Tournament formats include Stableford and Scramble competitions, with both nett and gross prizes available at each event. Options range from single-day local events to multi-day competitions across multiple courses at regional locations. Golfers can select their preferred tee times and compete for Order of Merit points, with opportunities to qualify for regional finals. The club membership scheme provides additional benefits. Participants can expect professionally managed operations, online scoring, and a competitive yet sociable atmosphere. Events cater to various budgets, with entry fees ranging from under £35 for single-day tournaments to several hundred pounds for multi-day breaks. The tour provides an accessible platform for amateur golfers to compete at top-tier courses while building connections with other players.