Seniors' Opens July 2021
Bridgnorth - July 1st
Bridgnorth GC, Shropshire. Thursday July 1st, Gents' Pairs 4BBB Stableford, age 55 and over. Handicap limit 28.4, yellow tees; tee between 8.30 am and 3 pm. £20 pp (Members £13). Call 01746 763315 or - www.bridgnorthgolfclub.co.uk
West Cornwall - July 1st
West Cornwall GC, St Ives, Thursday July 1st, Seniors' Open Festival Trophy, individual Stableford, 95% allowance, max HI for entry 33.8, max playing handicap 24. Aged 60 and over; entry £15 pp, (Members £10), includes 2s, longest drive and n-t-p. Six main prizes plus 3 best visitors, 3 best home. Tee from 9 am to 1 pm. Presentation 6.15 pm; refreshments available all day. For full details and entry contact Doug Blackmore - dgb48@btinternet.com - 07813 253572.
Brean - July 1st
Brean GC, nr Weston-super-Mare, N. Somerset, Thursday July 1st. Individual Stableford, min age 55, HI limit 36, entrance fee £15 pp inc 2s and prizes. Download entry form from Club website and post with cheque or BACS to Club - www.breangolfclub.co.uk
Grange Park - July 1st
Grange Park GC, St Helens, Thursday July 1st. Senior’s Open, 4BBB Pairs Stableford, 55 and over, yellow tees, 90% handicap allowance. £45 per pair. Entry via Club website: www.grangeparkgolfclub.co.uk/the_opens -
Those competitors who entered our Seniors Opens in 2020, which were cancelled, have had their entries transferred to the corresponding 2021 fixture, so many of the tee-times have already been allocated. Any further details please call - 01744 26318.
Enmore Park - July 2nd
Enmore Park GC, nr Bridgwater, Somerset, Friday July 2nd. Individual Stableford, min age 55, HI limit 21, Entry £25 pp inc tea/coffee on arrival, prizes to value of £525 via on-line booking on Club website - www.enmorepark.co.uk
Bath – July 5th
Bath GC, Sham Castle, Claverton Down, Bath, MondayJuly 5th. Pairs BB Stableford, min age 55,
HI limit 54 with 90% allowance. £26 pp inc separate prize funds for visitors/members.
On-line sign-up via Club website - www.bathgolfclub.org.uk or download/post entry form.
Walmley - July 5th
Walmley GC, Sutton Coldfield, W Midlands, Monday July 5th, Senior Gents' Individual Open, age 55 and over, £35 pp. Max course handicap 30; Handicap Index limit 35.3. Entry via Club website - https://www.walmleygolfclub.co.uk/2017
Sherborne – July 6th
Sherborne GC, Dorset, Tuesday July 6th. Mixed Treble Six Stableford event, min age men or ladies 55, HI limits of men 25, ladies 30. £40 per pair inc coffee on arrival. Download entry form from Club website - www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk
Shirehampton Park - July 6th
Shirehampton Park GC, Bristol, Monday July 5th. Seniors' individual Stableford, full allowance, age limit 50; entry £15 pp. Coffee on arrival, prize vouchers in three divisions, n-t-p on all par-3s, best visitor, best over-70. Contact Jim Scarborough by email: jimscarborough@btinternet.com - or tel 0117 9623972.
Leigh - July 6th
Leigh GC, Warrington, Tuesday July 6th Seniors's Open, 4BBB, age is 55+; entry £30 per pair - with online entry via our website - leighgolf.co.uk
Cottesmore - July 6th
Cottesmore G&CC, Horsham, W Sussex, Tuesday July 6th, Seniors' Charity individual Stableford, £45 pp, handicap index limit 31.9, age 55 and over. Coffee & bacon roll on arrival, two-course buffet after golf, groups of three with two-tee start. Charities are Combat Stress and St Catherine's Hospice. Entry forms available from Alex Henderson - Hendersona050@gmail.com
Silverdale - July 6th
Silverdale GC, Lancs. LA5 0SP, Tuesday July 6th, Senior Gents' Golf Festival 4BBB Stableford; age 55 and over, £15 pp. Book online – www.silverdalegolfclub.co.uk (Open Competitions) or call Pro Shop 01524 701300 ext 3. Food available in clubhouse.
Halesowen - July 6th
Halesowen GC, W Midlands, Tuesday July 6th, Senior Men’s Open, individual Stableford, entry £15 pp. Four age groups, prizes in each group plus overall winner, n-t-p, etc. Handicap index required on the day, 95% allowance. Entry forms available to download from - www.halesowengc.co.uk
Middlesbrough - July 7th
Middlesbrough Brass Castle GC, Wednesday July 7th, Seniors' Open, 4BBB Stableford, entry £35 per pair, min age 55; max handicap index 21.9, with 85% allowance. Tee from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm. Call Gordon Cattrell, Pro shop at - 01642 322766.
Macclesfield - July 7th
Macclesfield GC, Wednesday July 7th, Seniors' Open, 4BBB £30 per pair, prizes for top five pairs _ 2s and n-t-p. Book online - www.maccgolfclub.co.uk/opens
Market Harborough - July 7th
Market Harborough GC, Leics. Wednesday July 7th, Senior Men’s Open, for the Bowden Trophy. Betterball Pairs Stableford, white tees, handicap limit is index 22 - max course handicap 26, playing handicap 85% of course handicap. Aged 55 and over, handicap index will be required for winner. Prizes down to fifth place. Entry £40 per pair (two visitors), £26 per pair (visitor + Member), £12 per pair (two Members). Food will depend on any restrictions in place at the time. For further details contact Ernest Roberts at - ernestroberts_2002@yahoo.co.uk - or bookon-line at - www.mhgolf.co.uk
Antrobus - July 7th
Antrobus GC, Cheshire, Wednesday July 7th Seniors 4BBB Stableford. Handicap limit 28.0, age 55 and over, £30 per pair. To enter please call Frank Kelly on 07854 071015 - or email - antrobusgc.seniorsopen@gmail.com
Chester Golf Club – July 8th
Chester GC, CH4 8AR. Thursday July 8th - Senior Pairs Open, £40.00 per pair. Tel 01244 677760 - or enter online: https://www.chestergolfclub.co.uk/open_competitions
Forest Hills – July 8th
Forest Hills GC, Gloucs, Thursday July 8th. Individual Stableford, visitor comp split into two divisions - 0–18 HI and 18.1 – 54. Separate comps members/visitors. Optional bar meals.
Entry £15 pp via Club website or post form with cheque - www.foresthillsgolfclub.co.uk
West Wilts – July 8th
West Wilts GC, Warminster, Wilts, Thursday July 8th. Individual Stableford, HI limit 54, min age 60, played in three divisions. Entry £22 pp inc free on-course refreshments, two-course meal, five prizes each division. Postal entries to Club with cheque or BACS, addresses from - www.westwiltsgolfclub.co.uk or email to seniorsopenwestwilts@gmail.com
Pike Hills - July 8th
Pike Hills GC, York, Thursday July 8th. Gents' Senior Pairs Open; Betterball Stableford, 50 years and over; handicap limit 28, tee-times 8 am to 3.30 pm, £35 per pair.
Call Comp Secretary on - 01904 700797.
Coed-Y-Mwstwr - July 9th
Coed-Y-Mwstwr, Bridgend, Friday July 9th. Individual Stableford, full handicap (within WHS structure); £15.00 per player.Aged 55 and over,No handicap limits. Prizes to include £10,000 car for hole-in-one. Two age bands for prizes, 55-69 & 70+. We hope that breakfast, lunch, drinks etc. will be available (at extra cost) on the day, but prevailing COVID restrictions may alter that. Email - cymopen@paddick.wales - or call - 07875 565298.
Woolton - July 9th
Woolton GC, Speke, Liverpool, Friday July 9th, Senior Pairs Stableford, 4BBB, Max handicap 28, allowance 90%; aged 55 and over, £35 per pair. Call - 0151 486 2298; email - administration@wooltongolf.co.uk - web - www.wooltongoflclub.com
Pleasington - July 12th
Pleasington GC, Blackburn, Monday July 12th, Senior Four-man team event, £120 per team, aged 55 and over, yellow tees. Book on-line - http://www.pleasington-golf.co.uk
Mendip - July 12th
Mendip GC, BA3 4UT, Monday July 12th, Senior Men's Open 3-ball Bowmaker, 18-hole Stableford two scores to count, max handicap 28, yellow tees. Entry £35 pp to include coffee & bacon roll on arrival, one-course meal, 2s, raffle and superb prizes. Call Stuart Disney, PGA Fellow Professional, on 01749 840570; email - proshop@mendipgolfclub.com - or website - www.mendipgolfclub.com
Worlebury - July 12th
Worlebury GC, Weston-super-Mare, Monday July 12th, Seniors' Open 4BBB, age 55 and one, max handicap 28 with 90% allowance. Entry fee £26 per pair. Prizes to 7th place + best visitor, n-t-p and 2s. For entry form email - secretary@worleburygc.co.uk - or call 01934 625789.
Marlborough - July 13th
Marlborough GC, Tuesday July 13th. Individual Stableford, played in three-balls. Three divisions. Age 55 and over. No limit on WHS handicap eligibility but event course handicap allowance maximum 36. £30.00 pp. Prizes include £5,000 for hole-in-one on designated hole. Bacon bap & coffee included in entry fee. See Club website for entry form, or call 01672 512147 - https://www.marlboroughgolfclub.co.uk/open_comps
Tenby - July 13th
Tenby GC, S Wales, Tuesday July 13th, Seniors’ Open, 18-hole Stableford, yellow tees, active handicap cert required, max 28. Played in two divisions, 55-69 and 70 and over. Entry £17 pp. Tee from 7.30 am to 3 pm. Catering available from 7.30 am. Entry forms available on - www.seniorstenbygc.co.uk/openday.html - or call David Rees on 07889 797508 - email - djr.rees@gmail.com
Kirkby Lonsdale - July 13th
Kirkby Lonsdale GC, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria, Tuesday July 13th, Seniors' Team Open, Stableford, teams of four; max handicap 28; age 55 and over. Entry £64 per team. Book via - https://www.kirkbylonsdalegolfclub.com/opens/
The Kendleshire - July 13th
The Kendleshire GC, Bristol, Tuesday July 13th, Seniors' Open, individual Stableford. Handicap: Maximum 28.0, age limit 55. Entry £27 pp; includes a one-course meal. CDH must be stated on entry form. Advise if aged 70+. Soft spikes only. Book - https://golf.kendleshire.com/opens
Cottrell Park - July 14th
Cottrell Park GC, Cardiff. Wednesday July 14th, Senior Individual Open, Stableford, full handicap allowance, £15 pp, includes on-course refreshments; age limit 55. Tee-times from 8 am to 3 pm. Voucher prizes for first five in each age group (55-70 and 71+). Also longest drive, n-t-p, ball sweep, putting comp and raffle. Entry forms from Bob Jessop - bob.jessop.cp@gmail.com
The Leicestershire - July 14th
The Leicestershire GC, Wednesday July 14th, Seniors' Summer Open; for full details please call 0116 2738825 - option 2; or email: office@theleicestershiregolfclub.co.uk
Kenwick Park - July 14th
Kenwick Park GC, Lincs, Wednesday July 14th, Seniors' Open, Betterball Stableford Pairs. Max handicap 23.3, which equates to a course handicap of 28.0 yellow tees. Age 55 and over. Entry £40 per pair. No food is included at this stage - though we hope to be able to provide some if regulations permit. For entry please contact Michael Slowey - mick.slowey@me.com
South Moor - July 15th
South Moor GC, Co. Durham. Thursday July 15th, Seniors’ four-man team ( best three scores per hole), WHS allowances, £40 per team. CDH and payment required at time of booking. Book on-line - https://www.southmoorgc.co.uk/golf/book-a-tee-time/
Robin Hood - July 15th
Robin Hood GC, Solihull, W Midlands. Thursday July 15th, Men’s Senior Open Stableford. Handicap Index limit 40 with 95% allowance, yellow tees, course rating 72.0, slope index 136. £30 pp (Members £20); prize vouchers for best scores in three age divisions - 55-64; 65-74; 75+. CDH required, dress code in force. Meals available, to be booked on the day. Book online - www.robinhoodgolfclub.co.uk
Bridgnorth - July 19th
Bridgnorth GC, Shropshire. Monday July 19th, Senior Mixed Greensomes Stableford, age 55 and over. Handicap limit 28.4, Gentlemen, 36.4 Ladies, yellow and red tees; Minimum of seven tee-shots each; tee between 10.30 am and 2 pm. Greensomes Stableford 60% low handicap, 40% high handicap. £18 pp (Members £12). Call 01746 763315 or - www.bridgnorthgolfclub.co.uk
Lansdown – July 19th
Lansdown GC, Bath, Monday July 19th. Bowmaker teams of four, HI 54, min age 55, visitors £17.50 pp inc full prizes. Apply on-line on Club website - www.lansdwongolfclub.co.uk
Bramshaw - July 20th
Bramshaw GC, Hampshire, Tuesday July 20th, Seniors’ Open, 18-hole Stableford with team and individual prizes. Three-person team, max handicap 24, aged 60 and over. Entry £34 pp (£102 per team), includes coffee, on-course refreshments, one-course buffet lunch (smart casual dress). A small number of places will be reserved for individuals, who will then be matched with Bramshaw Members, or other visitors. Email Gerry Williams for details (gerrywilliams0110@outlook.com) or call - 07771 823336. Entry forms via the website - www.bramshaw.co.uk/bgc.opens
Betchworth Park - July 21st
Betchworth Park GC, Dorking, Surrey; Wednesday July 21st, Senior Men's Open, aged 60 and over. Individual Stableford, played in threes. Entries limited to 66 players. HI limit 18.2. £50 pp includes tea/coffee & bacon bap on arrival, buffet lunch, prizes 1st to 4th, plus over 75s, and n-t-p. Closing date May 31st or when full. Practice rounds available at reduced rate of £30 pp (call 01306 882052, ext 1). For entry email: manager@betchworthparkgc.co.uk - call 01306 882052 (ext 2), or website - www.betchworthparkgc.co.uk
Drift - July 21st
Drift GC, Surrey, Wednesday July 21st. Individual and Team Stableford, limited to 24 teams, handicap certificates required. Entries from teams of three only, age 55 and over; £45 pp, includes tea/coffee/juice and breakfast rolls on arrival, two-course lunch and prizes on the terrace. Prizes 1st to 3rd, team, and individual, longest drive, n-t-ps. Drift Members compete for separate prizes. Closing date July 4th. Email - info@driftgolfclub.com - or call - 01483 284641.
Robin Hood - July 22nd
Robin Hood GC, Solihull, W Midlands. Thursday July 22nd. Seniors Mixed Open, entry £45 per pair (Members £30). Handicap Index limit 48 - allowance 60% and 40%; yellow tees (course rating 72.0, slope 136), red tees (course rating 75.0, slope 134). Age 55 and over. Prize vouchers for best nett; guaranteed visitor pair prize. CDH required, dress code in force. Meals available, to be booked on the day. Book online - www.robinhoodgolfclub.co.uk
Ripon City - July 22nd
Ripon City GC, Thursday July 22nd, Senior Gents Pairs Open, Betterball Stableford, £35 per pair, Aged 55 and over, Max Handicap Index 28, please book online at www.riponcitygolfclub.com or call 01765 603640.
Market Drayton - July 22nd
Market Drayton GC, Shropshire. Thursday September 23rd, Seniors' Summer Open,
Pairs betterball £20 pp, max handicap 31.0, aged 55 and over. Call Roger Evans - 01785 823669 - email: 5rogerevans5@gmail.com - or enter on-line - https://www.marketdraytongolfclub.co.uk/open_competitions_2021
Cumberwell Park - July 22nd
Cumberwell Park GC, Wiltshire, Thursday July 22nd, Senior Open, Pairs Better Ball: £65 per pair to include tea/coffee on arrival, halfway house, two-course Buffet and Prizes. Max Handicap Index of 24, 85%. Pairs Better Ball Allowance as per WHS Guidelines. Aged 55 and over. Entry limited to 80 pairs, a large number of Entries currently held over from 2020 so book early if interested! Entry Details via: golfbookings@cumberwellpark.com or queries to 01225 863322 Option 1
Beamish Park - July 22nd
Beamish Park GC, Co. Durham, Thursday July 22nd, Seniors' Open, 4BBB Stableford, max handicap 28 with 90% allowance. £22 per pair, prizes 1st to 6th (M&S vouchers). Enter online at - http://www.beamishgolf.co.uk - or tel: 0191 370 1984.
York - July 22nd
York GC, Strensall, York. Thursday July 22nd, Gents’ Senior Open, aged 55 and over. Pairs betterball Stableford, 85% handicap allowance, max 24. Tee from 8 am to 3.50 pm. £55 per pair, handicap certificates required. Book on-line from December 1st - www.yorkgolfclub.co.uk
Bellingham - July 22nd
Bellingham GC, Northumberland, Friday July 22nd, Senior Men's Team Open. Age 50 and over, 4BBB Stableford; max HI 28; allowance 85% of course handicap; best two scores on each hole and all four scores on par-3s. £40 per four-man team; active WHS handicap CDH or certificate required. Enter on website - www.bellinghamgolfclub.com - and select "on line tee bookings." Email - admin@bellinghamgolfclub.xom - tel: 01434 220 530.
Cotswold Edge - July 23rd
Cotswold Edge GC, Gloucs, Friday July 23rd, Vintage Open, aged 70 and over. £12 pp - includes 2s. It is hoped that a meal selection will be available, subject to any restrictions in place at the time - advance reservation preferred, £6.50 pp. Entry forms can be downloaded from: www.cotswoldedgegolfclub.org.uk/open-events/
King's Hill - July 26th
King's Hill GC, Kent, Monday July 26th, senior Team event - four-ball, Stableford, three best scores; teams of three visitors with one KHGC Member. Handicap Index limit 24.0, age limit 55. £114 per team of three. Shotgun start at 10 am. Coffee & bacon rolls on arrival - subject to restrictions. Contact Mike Kavanagh - kavanaghmike54@gmail.com
Sand Moor - July 26th
Sand Moor GC, Leeds. Monday July 26th, Men's 4BBB, tee from 7.30 am to 3 pm, £40 pp. Email - info@sandmoorgolf.co.uk
Cirencester - July 27th
Cirencester GC, Gloucs, Tuesday July 27th, Gents' Senior Open, individual Stableford, age 55+, max HI limit 25.1. £17 pp to include tea/coffee on arrival. Prizes in two divisions plus best over-75 score. Entry via website - https://www.cirencestergolfclub.co.uk/visitors/current-open-competition/
Royal Winchester - July 27th
Royal Winchester GC, Hants, Tuesday July 27th, Senior Men's Open. Qualifying Stableford, yellow tees, CDH required, max HI 28.0, aged 60 and over. Entry £42 pp to include coffee and bacon roll on arrival, meal and coffee after, plus a drink of your choice. Tee from 9 am to 11.30 am. Enquiries and entries to: rwgcsnrevents@gmail.com
Sherborne – July 27th
Sherborne GC, Dorset, Tuesday July 27th. Mixed Three-Ball Texas Scramble, three men, three ladies or three mixed. Min age men or ladies 55, HI limits of men 25, Ladies 30. £75 per team inc arrival coffee & generous prizes. Download entry form via website - www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk
Filey – July 28th
Filey GC, North Yorkshire – Wednesday July 28th, Gents Seniors (over 55) 4BBB Stableford from yellow tees, 90% handicap (max 24), separate prizes for members and visitors. Entry £10 members, £15 visitors. Enter via website www.fileygolfclub/competitions
Sedbergh - July 29th
Sedbergh GC, Cumbria, Thursday July 29th, Senior Summer 4BBB Stableford,
aged 50 and over, 85% allowance, £25 per pair.
Book online: https://www.sedberghgolfclub.com/golf/open-competitions
Vale of Llangollen - July 29th
Vale of Llangollen GC, Denbighshire, Thursday July 29th, Veterans’ Betterball aged 60 and over, handicap max 24, 90% allowance; £50 per pair. Enter on website - http://www.vlgc.co.uk/opens/ - or call - 01978 860906.
Oakdale - July 29th
Oakdale GC, Harrogate. Thursday July 29th, Seniors' Open, betterball Stableford, open to visitors only, £60 per pair. Yellow tees, 8 am to 3.30 pm, 90% allowance, competition handicaps essential. Enter via - https://www.oakdalegolfclub.co.uk/competition.php?compid=4565
Tenterden - July 30th
Tenterden GC, Kent. Friday July 30th, Senior Team Open - aged 60 and over, 4BBB Stableford, best three scores to count on each hole - three visitors playing with one Member. £36 pp to include coffee on arrival and buffet lunch after. Email - enquiries@tenterdengolfclub.co.uk