South coast challenge golf tournament

Rules and Conditions

Conditions of Entry.

  • Eligibility

    Open to men and women who are members of an affiliated golf club (mandatory).

    Players must hold a current official England Golf WHS handicap with a valid CDH number.

  • Handicap Limits

    Maximum playing handicap: 24 (Men) and 36 (Women).

    Players with higher handicaps may enter but will be restricted to the maximum allowed.

  • Scorecard Requirements

    At least 12 qualifying cards must be submitted in the 12 months prior to the tournament.

    At least 3 qualifying cards must be submitted in the 3 months prior to the start.

  • Entry Process

    Entry is via the South Coast Challenge Golf Tournament (SCCGT) website.

  • Entry Fees

    £169 Early Bird (until 31st January 2026).

    £189 (from 1st February until 31st July 2026, or until full).

    Closing Date: 31st July 2026 (earlier if full).

    A reserve list will be maintained once the event is full.

    Members of Seaford Golf Club, Seaford Head Golf Club, and East Brighton Golf Club pay the Early Bird price regardless of entry date.

  • Group Entries

    Players may enter as a group by emailing the names of entrants to the organizers.

    Groups will be allocated to the same course on the same day.

    The committee will endeavour to place group members in the same 4-ball, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Tournament Rules

  • Format

    3-day tournament played across 3 different courses.

    Stableford scoring, individual competition only.

  • Field

    Maximum of 96 golfers, split into 3 groups of 32.

  • Tees

    Men: Yellow tees

    Women: Red tees

  • Scoring and Winners

    Daily Winners: One man and one woman each day, based on Stableford points.

    Overall Champion: Best combined total over 3 rounds (either gender).

  • Handicap Adjustments

    Daily Winner: -1.5

    Daily Runner-up: -0.7

  • Rules of Play

    R&A Rules of Golf apply, alongside any local rules of the host clubs.

    Pace of Play: Players must maintain reasonable pace as directed by the course.

    Tee Times: Issued no later than 7 days prior to the event.

  • Prizes

    Daily prizes for Men’s and Ladies’ winners.

    Overall Champion Trophy + prize for best 3-round total.

    Additional awards (e.g., longest drive, nearest pin) may be included at organizer’s discretion.

  • General Conditions

    The committee reserves the right to amend rules, adjust handicaps, or make rulings in disputes.

    In the event of a tie for overall champion, the highest individual round score will decide, then next highest if required.

    Standard golf attire required.

    Equipment must conform to the Rules of Golf.

Additional Information

  • Welcome Meeting

    Monday 17th August 2026, at East Brighton Golf Club, 18:00.

    All tournament information will be explained.

    Tea/coffee and sandwiches will be provided.

  • Prize Giving and Dinner

    Thursday 20th August 2026, after the final round, at Seaford Golf Club, 18:00.

    All winners (daily and overall) will receive their prizes.

    A two-course dinner will be served (£10 per person, payable with entry).

  • Overall Champion Prize

    The Overall Champion will also receive free entry into the following year’s South Coast Challenge.

General Rules and Refund Policy

  • Refund Policy

    Full refunds for cancellations up until 31st April 2026.

    From 1st May until 31st July 2026: 50% refund.

    After 31st July 2026: no refunds.

  • Suspension or Cancellation of Play

    If play is suspended or cancelled due to events outside the control of the Tournament.

    Committee (e.g. adverse weather), the Committee will make the final decision.

    regarding revision of play and awarding of prizes.

  • Handicaps

    Players will retain the same handicap each day of the tournament as on their starting day.

    Handicap cuts apply: 1.5 shots for finishing 1st and 0.7 shots for finishing 2nd on any day.

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South Coast Challenge golf tournament 2026

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