The Kent Classic SS at Littlestone Event

THE KENT CLASSIC

(LITTLESTONE GOLF CLUB)

FRIDAY 24TH APRIL 2026

OPENS FOR ENTRY:

10am on Monday 2nd February 2026 (Members Only)

10am on Monday 23rd February 2026 (Non-members)

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

To compete in the England Golf Senior Series:

Players must be 50 years of age or older on the day of their Regional Qualifying event.
Players must be a member of a golf club affiliated with England Golf 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 10.8) and Division 2 (10.9 to 54.0) player's placed 2nd–6th in each division will be invited to the relevant North or South Regional Final Qualifying event.

SOUTH REGIONAL FINAL

Date: Friday 28th 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: Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th October

Venue: Woodhall Spa Golf Club (Hotchkin & Bracken Courses)

Format:

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 Senior Series Champion:

The competitor with the highest total Stableford points over 36 holes will be crowned the Senior Series Champion 2026 and receives the coveted Senior Series Trophy.

2025 Winner - David Lawlor (Stockwood Park Golf Club)

FAQ's
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: seniorseriesmembership@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.