THE KENT CLASSIC
(LITTLESTONE GOLF CLUB)
THURSDAY 23RD APRIL 2026
OPENS FOR ENTRY:
12 noon on Monday 2nd February 2026
The Kent Classic is an 18 hole individual stableford event with a 95% handicap allowance. The event will welcome up to 120 players.
Entry Fee: £89.00
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Players will be greeted with tea or coffee & bacon* roll on arrival.
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A one-course post round meal. *Vegetarian alternatives available.
To compete in the England Captains tournaments:
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Players must be a current member of the England Captains membership with an active WHS™ index.
Regional Qualifying Tournaments:
- 18 holes of Stableford scoring, 95% Playing Handicap™ allowance is applied.
- Two qualifiers will go direct to the National Grand Final at Woodhall Spa – the winner from Division 1 and winner from Division 2.
- After confirming the overall winner from each regional qualifying tournament Division 1 (+10.0 to 12.0) and Division 2 (12.1 to 54.0) players placed 2nd–6th in each division will be invited to the relevant North or South Regional Final Qualifying event.
SOUTH REGIONAL FINAL
Date: Thursday 27th August
Venue: Enfield Golf Club
- Played over 18 holes Stableford, using 95% Playing Handicap™.
- The entry fee to play at a North or South Regional Final Qualifying will be £30 (this is a subsidised entry fee).
- Please note there is no opportunity to swap between North and South venues.
- The top 10 players from Division 1 in each Regional Final qualify for the National Grand Final.
- The top 10 from Division 2 in each Regional Final qualify for the National Grand Final
NATIONAL GRAND FINAL
Date: Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th October
Venue: Woodhall Spa Golf Club (Hotchkin & Bracken Courses)
Format:
- 68 players (28 regional winners and 40 North and South regional qualifiers).
- Played over 36 holes of Stableford, 95% Playing Handicap™ allowance applies
Also included for each finalist:
- One night accommodation provided at a hotel in the beautiful village of Woodhall Spa.
- Evening dinner after round one.
- Breakfast at the hotel on day two.
- Lunch provided on day two.
The England Captains Champion:
- The competitor with the highest total Stableford points over 36 holes will be crowned the England Captains Champion 2026 and receives the coveted England Captains Trophy.
2025 Winner - Chris Augousti (Forest of Arden Golf Club)
| FAQ's | |
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| Q: What is the location of the golf club? | A: St. Andrews Road, Littlestone, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8RB. |
| Q: Where do I register? | A: In the clubhouse area. |
| Q: Are there car parking facilities? | A: Plenty of spaces. |
| Q: What is the cost of a practice round? | A: Practice round £50 – to be booked directly with the pro shop. Bookings to be made after 1pm. |
| Q: Where are the practice facilities? | A: Chipping green is to the right of the 1st Hole on Championship Links. Driving Range is then beyond this and left of the 1st Hole on the Warren Course. |
| Q: What is the cost for the practice balls? | A: Tokens to be purchased from Pro Shop, £4 for 25 balls. |
| Q: Where do I find the pin positions? | A: Pin positions will be emailed to competitors the day prior to the event. |
| Q: Are buggies available? | A: 4 buggies available – Booked through pro shop. |
| Q: Are there codes for the locker rooms? | A: Men’s locker room code 1888. Women’s locker room 345 |
| Q: Is there a wi-fi code for the clubhouse? | A: Littlestone1888 |
| Q: Is there a halfway hut? | A: No halfway hut. |
| Q: Are motorhomes allowed for overnight stay? | A: This is possible – Please arrange through the office ahead of arrival. |
| Q: How do I withdraw? | A: Email - championships@englandgolf.org |
| Q: Is there a prize giving? | A: There is no prize giving. Emails will be sent to all players with results and qualifiers for either the North or South regional final and the Grand final. |
