The Harry Vardon Trophy is a scratch, 36-hole strokeplay event for lower handicap players who want a proper test. Listed as the Northern Order of Merit final event of 2026, so expect a strong field.
- Date: 27 September 2026
- Tee times: 8:00am to 11:00am
- Format: Individual Strokeplay Scratch, 36-hole
- Handicap limit: 12
- Entry fee: £40
- Entries close: 26 September 2026
Catering and bar are open, buggy and trolley hire is available, buggies are available up to 1.30pm.
Gents Pairs Open
The Gents Pairs Open is a betterball Stableford, a reliable pairs format that suits competitive partners and keeps rounds moving.
- Date: 26 September 2026
- Tee times: 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Format: 4BBB Stableford
- Handicap limit: 28
- Entry fee: £25
- Entries close: 25 September 2026
Catering and bar are open, buggy and trolley hire is available, buggies are available up to 1.30pm.
Enter the Ladies Team Open 2 at Bury Golf Club for a team-based Stableford with a clear, friendly format. It is played as a Team of 3 Waltz Stableford, with an 85% handicap allowance from the red tees.
- Date: 3 September 2026
- Tee times: 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Format: Team of 3 Waltz Stableford
- Handicap limit: 40
- Handicap allowance, tees: 85% handicap allowance, play from red tees
- Entry fee: £15
- Entries close: 2 September 2026
- Booking: Book online via HowDidIDo
- Catering and bar services are available. Trolley and buggy hire is available; buggies are available until 1.30pm.
The Gents Individual Open is a clean, classic individual Stableford, ideal for those who want to play their own game while still competing for prizes and position.
- Date: 29 August 2026
- Tee times: 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Format: Individual Stableford
- Handicap limit: 28
- Entry fee: £25
- Entries close: 28 August 2026
Catering and bar are open, buggy and trolley hire is available, buggies are available up to 1.30pm.
The Mixed Team Open is designed for balanced teams, with the best score (gent and lady) counting on each hole. A strong mixed format that stays competitive without overcomplicating the scoring.
- Date: 16 August 2026
- Tee times: 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Format: Team of 4 Stableford, best gent and lady to score
- Handicap Index limit: 28.0 (men), 36.0 (ladies)
- Entry fee: £25
- Entries close: 15 August 2026
Catering and bar are open, buggy and trolley hire is available, buggies are available up to 1.30pm.
A second date for the Gents Team Open, same core setup, team Stableford over a full day of starts. Book early to secure your preferred tee time.
- Date: 22 July 2026
- Tee times: 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Format: Team of 4 Stableford
- Handicap limit: 28
- Entry fee: £25
- Entries close: 21 July 2026
Catering and bar are open, buggy and trolley hire is available, buggies are available up to 1.30pm.
This Gent's Team Open is a four-player Stableford, with the best two scores counting.
- Date: 28 June 2026
- Tee times: 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Format: Team of 4 Stableford, best 2 scores
- Handicap limit: 28
- Entry fee: £25
- Entries close: 27 June 2026
Catering and bar are open, buggy and trolley hire is available, buggies are available up to 1.30pm.
The Ladies Team Open is a four player team competition with a Texas Scramble format, built for good pace and a friendly, competitive day. Handicap flexibility is available for higher indexes by reducing to the limit.
- Date: 24 May 2026
- Tee times: 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Format: Team of 4 Texas Scramble
- Handicap limit: 40 (higher handicaps may enter and reduce)
- Entry fee: £20
- Entries close: 23 May 2026
Catering and bar are open, buggy and trolley hire is available, buggies are available up to 1.30pm.
Book the Gents Senior Pairs Open if you want a senior pairs event with a format that rewards teamwork and smart scoring. A strong option for regular partners looking for a well run open.
- Date: 18 May 2026
- Tee times: 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Format: 4BBB Stableford
- Handicap limit: 28
- Age category: 55+
- Entry fee: £25
- Entries close: 17 May 2026
Catering and bar are open, buggy and trolley hire is available, buggies are available up to 1.30pm.
Gents Seniors Individual Open
Enter the Gents Seniors Individual Open for a competitive senior Stableford at the club. Ideal if you want a proper open competition with a straightforward format and a full day of tee times.
- Date: 15 April 2026
- Tee times: 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Format: Individual Stableford
- Handicap limit: 28
- Age category: 55+
- Entry fee: £25
- Entries close: 14 April 2026
Catering and bar are open, buggy and trolley hire is available, buggies are available up to 1.30pm.
Winter Open Golf Competition Series - Winter Order of Merit 5 of 5
Entry includes £5 restaurant voucher.
Visitors' Rate = £25.
Members' Rate = £15.
Open to both men and women.
This open competition is the fifth of our Winter Order of Merit 2025-26, which is a five-event series. Entry to this is an additional £10. All monies collected for the OoM will be paid out as prizes. Your best three scores from the five events will determine your standing in the Order of Merit.
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Winter Open Golf Competition Series - Winter Order of Merit 4 of 5
Entry includes £5 restaurant voucher.
Visitors' Rate = £25.
Members' Rate = £15.
Open to both men and women.
This open competition is the fourth of our Winter Order of Merit 2025-26, which is a five-event series. Entry to this is an additional £10. All monies collected for the OoM will be paid out as prizes. Your best three scores from the five events will determine your standing in the Order of Merit.
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Winter Open Golf Competition Series - Winter Order of Merit 3 of 5
Entry includes £5 restaurant voucher.
Visitors' Rate = £25.
Members' Rate = £15.
Open to both men and women.
This open competition is the first of our Winter Order of Merit 2025-26, which is a five-event series. Entry to this is an additional £10. All monies collected for the OoM will be paid out as prizes. Your best three scores from the five events will determine your standing in the Order of Merit.
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Winter Open Golf Competition Series - Winter Order of Merit 2 of 5
Entry includes £5 restaurant voucher.
Visitors' Rate = £25.
Members' Rate = £15.
Open to both men and women.
This open competition is the second of our Winter Order of Merit 2025-26, which is a five-event series. Entry to this is an additional £10. All monies collected for the OoM will be paid out as prizes. Your best three scores from the five events will determine your standing in the Order of Merit.
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Winter Open Golf Competition Series - Winter Order of Merit 1 of 5
Entry includes £5 restaurant voucher.
Visitors' Rate = £25.
Members' Rate = £15.
Open to both men and women.
This open competition is the first of our Winter Order of Merit 2025-26, which is a five-event series. Entry to this is an additional £10. All monies collected for the OoM will be paid out as prizes. Your best three scores from the five events will determine your standing in the Order of Merit.
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Harry Vardon Trophy - Scratch Golf Open Competition
Northern Order of Merit Qualifier.