Junior Open Championship
Venue: Hesketh Golf Club
Date: 14th - 16th July 2008
Destination: Southport 'England's Golfing Capital'
Founded in 1994, the Junior Open came under The R&A administrative umbrella in 2000.
Staged every two years, the event is closely linked to The Open Championship and played on a nearby course. All golfing nations affiliated to The R&A are invited to enter their best under 16 boy and girl golfers. In 2008 the event will be held at Hesketh Golf Club - a fine links golf course which is the oldest in Southport.
Championship Format
All nations affiliated to The R&A are invited to enter their leading boy and girl golfers under the age of 16 for this biennial event which is played over three rounds of stroke-play. There is both a scratch and handicap element to the event. Competitors in the Gold(under 3) category play 54 holes. Those in the Silver(4-9) and Bronze (10 and over) categories play 36 holes. After the tournament, all competitors have the opportunity to attend The Open Championship at nearby Royal Birkdale.
For more information on the Junior Open Championship and other R&A Championships plase visit www.randa.org.
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