THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP

OPEN AMATEUR SCRATCH COMPETITION

Sunday, August 09, 2026 - Monday, August 10, 2026

Entry Opening Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Entry Closing Date: Sunday, July 05, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Kindly be aware that entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

This is a 72-hole event, part of the England Golf Order of Merit and the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)

Round One and Two consist of The Royal Birkdale Silver Goblet (Sunday, August 10th).

Round Three and Four consist of The Hillside Pines Trophy (Monday, August 11th).

(Note: This event operates exclusively as a 72-hole competition, and separate entries for the Goblet and the Pines are not accepted.)

Amateur members from recognized golf clubs with an active WHS handicap of 0 or below are invited to enter.

In accordance with England Golf guidelines, participants with more than four general play scores among their most recent 20 will undergo assessment, focusing on the difference between their "Competition Score differential and the General Play differential." If a differential of more than 2 strokes is identified, the ballot for entry may not be successful.

The entrance fee is £230.00, which includes a light lunch at both venues.

PLEASE BE AWARE: No refunds will be issued once the draw has been finalized.