EAST OF ENGLAND CHALLENGE

(ROYAL NORWICH GOLF CLUB)

TUESDAY 7TH JULY 2026

 

OPENS FOR ENTRY:

12 noon on Monday 16th February 2026

East of England Challenge is an 18 hole individual stableford event with a 95% handicap allowance. The event will welcome up to 120 players. 

 

Entry Fee:  £89.00

  • Players will be greeted with tea or coffee & bacon* roll on arrival.

  • A one-course post round meal. *Vegetarian alternatives available.

To compete in the England Captains tournaments:

  • 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.
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ROYAL NORWICH GOLF CLUB

NORTH REGIONAL FINAL

Date: Thursday 10th September

 

Venue: Hillsborough 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 players from Division 2 in each Regional Final qualify for the National Grand Final.
HILLSBOROUGH GOLF CLUB

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.

 

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2025 Winner -  Chris Augousti (Forest of Arden Golf Club)

The National Golf Centre
at Woodhall Spa
FAQ's ​
Q:: What is the location of the golf club?  A: The Weston Estate, 
Weston Hall Road, Norwich, NR9 5JE
Q: Where do I register?  A: In the clubhouse bar area.
Q: Are there car parking facilities? A: Plenty of parking available.
Q: What is the cost of a practice round? A:  Please email golfandmembership@royalnorwich.co.uk. Member guest rate of £50. After 12pm at weekends.
Q: Where are the practice facilities?  A:  Adjacent to club house. Open 7:30am, closes at sunset. 
Q: What is the cost for the practice balls? A: 30 balls £6 - 60 balls £8.50 - 90 balls £11 - 120 balls £13.50.
Q: Where do I find the pin positions? A: Pin Positions can be found in competitors information.
Q: Are buggies available? A:  There are 20 buggies available. £40 Booked by emailing golfandmembership@royalnorwich.co.uk
Q: Are there codes for the locker rooms? A: No codes.
Q: Is there a wi-fi code for the clubhouse? A:  open access.
Q: Is there a halfway hut? A: There is no halfway hut.
Q: Are motorhomes allowed for overnight stay? A: Not allowed.
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.
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