Open Events at Letchworth Golf Club

Three superb open events will be played at Letchworth Golf Club later this year.

The first is their Junior Open on Thursday 22nd July. This competition is a 36 hole Individual Strokeplay competition open to boys and girls aged 12 to 18 on the 1st January 2010. The cost of entry is £20 which includes lunch and tea on the day plus a courtesy round on the 19th July. Full details and an entry-form for the boys event can be found here and the girls event here

The next tournament is the Gents Seniors Open for the Heritage Foundation & K Hammond Salver. This will take place on Thursday 16th September and very early booking is advised. Entry is £35 per person but golfers must be aged 55+ and have a handicap no higher than 18.4. The format is an Individual Medal combined with Stableford and includes coffee & biscuits on arrival and a 2-course meal after your round. Full details and an entry-form can be found here

Finally, on Sunday 10th October the ever-popular Mixed Pairs Open will be held. Although still a few months away you will need to get your entry-form in early if you are to secure a place in this competition. Entry is excellent value at just £55 per couple with the event taking a Greensome Stableford format. Handicap limits are 20 (men) and 30 (ladies). Tea/coffee & sandwiches are provided on arrival with an evening meal rounding the day off. Full details and an entry-form can be found here

Letchworth Golf Club is a well-established parkland course tucked into the leafy suburbs of Letchworth Garden City. It is noted for its tight fairways, mature trees, cross-bunkers and fast greens.

It is in an ideal location in North East Hertfordshire with good access routes via the A1(M) and approx 30 miles north of London.