About this event
Come and join us at Silloth Golf Club - based in North West Cumbria, one of the best links golf courses in Britain and Ireland.
Since David Grant laid Silloth golf course out in 1892 over the linksland west of the docks it has been a key tourist attraction. Over the years the course has evolved, with contributions from two great classic designers Dr Alister MacKenzie and Willie Park Junior. A number of blind holes still remain, architecturally-incorrect in the modern era, but a source of uncertainty, surprise and occasional delight to successive generations of members and visitors. Some of the original sandy wastes remain as heroic hazards, but the course is mostly clad in mature dune flora that is ideal for presenting the great challenge of links golf.
Three holes are typical. The elevated tee on the par 3 Ninth looks down on a small island green with a steep fall to the right, protected to the front and side by an array of deep bunkers that demand an accurate shot from anything between a wedge and three iron, depending on the wind.
Silloth's signature hole is the par 5 Thirteenth, with a drive over banks of heather to a deceptively wide fairway. A tight second through a narrow gully, into the prevailing wind, must negotiate an angled slope that deflects all but the most accurate of approaches to an elevated green at the top of a ridge.
The final hole requires an accurate drive on to an angled fairway, usually with the help of the prevailing wind, before a long approach in to the final green under the critical gaze of those safely ensconced in the Nineteenth Hole. The player can then enjoy the comforts of the busy and atmospheric clubhouse: a meal made with local produce and above all, a warm Cumbrian welcome.
The fairways are covered in the springiest of Cumbrian turf, inviting crisp iron shots and courageous woods. The undulating fairways meander through the dunes offering a true test of links golf to those who visit.
Event details
- Pairs Betterball Stableford Event - 3/4 Hcp
- The event is held on 2 days (17th & 18th September) - the best score from either day will count. You can either play on one day or both days
- Prizes for Top 3, NP on all Par 3's, Longest Drive and 2's comp
- Cost - £70 Per Person, Per Day
Win a place in the European Finals at Camaral Golf Resort host venue to the 2031 Ryder Cup & the chance to play at the DP Tour venue in Dubai.
There are 16 places up for grabs in our European Finals which will include 3 nights B&B, 36 holes of competition golf inc flights and transfers.
Our Tour Final winners will receive a 6 night trip to Dubai in Nov 27 - with 4 rounds of golf, entry into the final round of the DP World Tour Championship, and get to play the Earth Course the day after the event has finished. The trip includes return economy flights with Emirates, 6 nights B&B in the 5 * Media Rotana Hotel, all golf transfers plus goody bags and goodies.
The events are played as a pairs better ball, playing off 75% of club handicap. Each event has great prizes to win including prizes for Top 3, NP on all Par 3's, Longest Drive plus 2's competition and much more.
Our first event (St Andrews) will have direct place into the finals - there are also a further 7 events with a direct place in the European Finals throughout the year.
An Order of Merit runs throughout the year with the Top 8 pairs being invited to the European Finals. OOM points are calculated as follows:- 1st 10points, 2nd 9 points and so on. Players will also receive 2 pts for each event they attend with the four best scores from the events counting towards the year end total.
All players must have an active current playing handicap with 8 rounds completed within the last 12 months of which 2 must be competitions at your home club - Full T&C's are available.
