THE HERTFORDSHIRE JUNIOR STAG

Junior Open 36-hole Scratch & Handicap Medal

Friday 28th August 2026

Qualifications for Entry:

This competition is open to Boys and Girls who are under the age of 18 on the 1st of January 2026.The Lowest 60 Handicaps will be accepted and the Maximum Handicap index is 24.0

Entry Fee:

The Entry fee of £65.00 for Visitors & £55.00 for members will include a Bacon Roll, Rolling Lunch & Supper

Closing date for Entries: 

Closing date for entries is Wednesday the 2th August 2026. No refund will be made once the draw has been made. 

Prizes: 

The Hertfordshire Junior Stag Trophies for both Scratch, & Handicap, will be held for one year by the Players who return the lowest scratch & handicap 36-hole scores. All ties will be decided over the last 18, 9, etc. Scratch & Handicap voucher prizes will be awarded to 1st AM, PM and 1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall. 

Rules: 

The competition will be played in accordance with the rules of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and in conjunction with the local rules of Moor Park Golf Club. Caddies will not be allowed. Starting times and Club dress rules will be emailed to all competitors and will be available on the Club’s Website.

Jacket and ties will not be required for lunch between rounds, but competitors are required to wear a Jacket and Tie for the High Tea and Prize Presentation. 

Girls are requested to bring a change of clothes. 

Tournament Committee will be final in the event of any dispute. 

Additional Information

Please take note of the Dress Code (available on the website). Anyone who arrives with clothing not conforming to our Club rules, will not be allowed to play in the Competition.

Please report to our Starter at least 10 minutes prior to your tee-off time; those starting from the 9th tee on the HIGH should allow 10 minutes for the walk to the tee.

Pace of play is an important part of the day and all players are expected to complete the 18 holes on the High course in no more than 4 hours please.