THE 88TH SUNNINGDALE FOURSOMES

TUESDAY 8TH - FRIDAY 11TH MARCH 2022

 

INFORMATION

 

2022 marks the 88th anniversary of the Sunningdale Foursomes which was first played in 1934. This annual tournament is open to all golfers and will be held on Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th and Friday 11th March 2022.

 

Amateurs, Professionals, Ladies & Gentleman are eligible to compete in this Foursomes (alternate shot) knockout competition, with any combination of pairings permitted.

 

Each year the tournament receives entries from Elite Amateur's, PGA Professionals, European Tour Professionals, Walker/Curtis Cup players along with former Ryder Cup/Solheim Cup players and Major Champions.

 

SUNNINGDALE FOURSOMES SPECIAL HANDICAP

 

All Professional Golfers (Men) will play from a handicap of +1.

All Amateurs (Men) will play from a handicap of scratch.

All Professional Golfers (Ladies) will play from a handicap of 2.

All Amateurs (Ladies) will play from a handicap of 4.

 

 

TERMS OF COMPETITION

 

Amateurs (Men) limited to a handicap index of 3.4 under the World Handicapping System.

Amateurs (Ladies) limited to a handicap index of 3.4 under the World Handicapping System.

Any combination of a partnership may enter and the matches will be played under FULL DIFFERENCE of the Sunningdale Foursomes Special Handicap.

All matches to be played to a finish and if extra holes are played, strokes will be conceded at the same holes as in the first round.

 

Trolleys will NOT be permitted on either course. Competitors wishing to use a caddie are advised to contact the Caddiemaster in advance on 01344 626064.

 

 

ENTRY DETAILS

 

Entries open on Monday 1st November 2021 and must be made through Golf Genius.

The entry fee is £220.00 per pair and is limited to 128 pairs.

Entries will close on Friday 14th January 2022 at Noon.

 

Each year the Tournament has been over-subscribed and a significant number of entries cannot be accommodated. In order for your entry to be given consideration, you MUST list any relevant information about your recent golfing achievements upon entering. (e.g. County Champion, PGA Events, best previous performance in the Sunningdale Foursomes.) 

 

The Committee reserves the right to accept entries at its discretion and to substitute pairs for any entries which have scratched prior to the start of the tournament. There is normally a long waiting list of pairs for this event and if one player has to scratch, then the pair concerned will be scratched. No substitution of individual players will be allowed although a player with a substitute partner may re-enter and will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list.

 

Applicants will be notified via email no later than Tuesday 1st February 2022 as to whether their entry is successful or not. The draw will be made available to all competitors no later than Monday 7th February 2022.

 

Cash Prizes will be awarded to Professionals and Prize Vouchers to Amateurs. Prize Vouchers will conform to current R&A recommended limits. The Tournament will be played under the 2019 Rules of Golf.

 

For any information regarding the event please contact Golf Operations on 01344 620 128 or info@sunningdalegolfclub.co.uk. 

 

 

2020 Winners - Lily May Humphreys & William Percival