Sunday 27th September 2026
Downshire Golf Complex, Bracknell, RG40 3DH
TOURNAMENT RULES
The Easthampstead Mens Scratch Open shall be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as provided by the Royal and Ancient Club of St Andrew’s and any local rules at the time of the Competition.
Format:18-Hole Men’s Amateur Scratch & Handicap Stroke Play Event. 95% handicap allowance. Entrants must hold a current Club Handicap Index and must have 3 competition rounds on their record in the 12 months prior to the event date. Maximum handicap index 17.5 (players above 17.5 may enter but must play off this upper limit). Entrants must be 18 years of age or older on the date of the competition.
The field is restricted to 72 competitors and the closing date for entries is 18th September 2026 or when full. The competition will be played in fourballs and starting times will be subject to a random draw (first tee 8:00am). Notice of the draw and starting times will be published on the EGC website and emailed to all competitors.
Coffee & bacon roll on arrival, complimentary snacks and drink at halfway with a meal after, followed by the presentation after play.
The overall winner will be the player returning the lowest gross score. Prize winners will be the four lowest gross scores. There will be a further major prize for the best net score. There will also be other prizes for ‘nearest the pin’ on each of the par 3 holes, ‘nearest the pin in 2’ on one hole to be selected and a longest drive the best ‘visitors’ gross score. No player may win more than one major prize.
The Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter or amend the Tournament Rules and prize structure and their decision on all matters shall be final.
ENTRY CONDITIONS
All entrants must be of amateur status as defined by the ‘R & A’ and a member of a recognised golf club within the English Golf Union. Entrants must possess a valid and active handicap certificate under the current handicap system and evidence of current handicap must be produced on the day of the competition.
No refund of entry monies will be made after the draw for starting times on or after 18th September 2026.
Tee times will be notified shortly after the draw has been made, and will also appear on our club website www.easthampsteadgolfclub.co.uk
Tournament Committee reserves the right to reject any entry or alter or amend the conditions of entry or tournament rules.
ENTRY FORM 2026 EASTHAMPSTEAD MENS SCRATCH OPEN
To be completed by each entrant who is NOT a member of Easthampstead Golf Club
I wish to enter for the Easthampstead Open and agree to pay to Easthampstead Golf Club the sum of £52.00 (£28, £39 or £46 for season ticket holders).
Entry fees and application form must be returned by 18th September 2026.
Fee Payment: Please pay the required fee direct to the Club’s bank account, the details are:
| Bank: | Nat West |
| Account Name: | Easthampstead Golf Club |
| Sort Code: | 51-81-22 |
| Account No: | 01605763 |
Please use the format ‘Open-NAME’, e.g. ‘Open-C.Corbett’ in the reference field of your payment.
Note that all fields marked with a red asterisk * are mandatory and must be provided.