THE HEREFORDSHIRE CUP

(ROSS-ON-WYE GOLF CLUB)

WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY 2026

OPENS FOR ENTRY: 

 10am on Monday 16th February 2026 (Members Only)

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10am on Monday 9th March 2026 (Non-members)

The Herefordshire Cup is an 18 hole individual stableford event with a 95% handicap allowance. The event will welcome up to 120 players. 

 

Entry Fee: £75.00 

  • 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 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 players 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:

  • 76 players (36 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 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.

 

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2025 Winner - David Lawlor (Stockwood Park Golf Club)

FAQ's
Q:: What is the location of the golf club?  A: Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7UT
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: Course will be available for three tee times 13.10 -13.30 on Monday at members guest rate £35. Competitors to contact the club.
Q: Where are the practice facilities?  A: Driving range across the road – has car park, 2 minute walk. Opening time from 7am.
Q: What is the cost for the practice balls? A: Ball tokens available from Pro Shop.
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: 5 buggies are available.
Q: Are there codes for the locker rooms? A: Code available on the day.
Q: Is there a wi-fi code for the clubhouse? A: Code available on the day.
Q: Is there a halfway hut? A: 9th hole - returns to clubhouse and will run a facility from there.
Q: Are motorhomes allowed for overnight stay? A: Contact the club to enquire for an overnight stay.
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.
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