Confirmed Dates 2025

                    Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd April                    

 West of England Seniors Open Amateur Championship

Burnham & Berrow

GUY NORRIS WINS THE 2024 WEST OF ENGLAND OPEN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

RESULT SHEET

Guy Norris

                                           No wind                                      2023 Champion                        Winner Prize Winners                           Great Food                                           1st Hole

(May 2024, The Championship Committee have updated the Championship Conditions for 2025)

"The Reigning Champion will be exempt from index qualification and if available, will be given the opportunity to defend his title"

CHAMPIONSHIP CONDITIONS

EG HARD CARD

Dear all

Looking forward to being with you at Burnham tomorrow. The SGU will be set up ready in the downstairs office at the carpark side of the main entrance. Cards will need to be collected from this office. All players to book in please.

The EG hard Card and some local rules will be used, the Championship will have 2 Level 3 referees, Gordon Phillips & Mark Biddle. Both will be shadowed both days by aspiring Level 2 referees for training benefits.

We will look to have ball spotters on the 1st and 10 holes. Pace of play will be s and managed by the referees.

Upon completion of your round please return to the championship office along with your playing partners to verbally record your scores.

Once R1 has concluded the draw for the following days round will be completed, the lowest scores on day 1 going out last, the highest scores 1st. Tee time from 08.00HRS  to 13.32.

Start Sheets will be available  view on the SGU website home page - somersetgolfunion.co.uk - Live Results. Day 1 and 36 hole scores will also be here to view as will the R2 start sheet. R2 start sheet will also be sent to every player via the email we have for you withing your player profile. The SGU will utilize X  @SOMERSET_G_U throughout the Championship. All can be accessed on your smart phones somersetgolfuni.co.uk/live.

R1 start sheet is currently live on the web.

Each competitor will receive a meal following the R2, a choice of meal will be de available on day 2 before you start your round, this assists the catering team and minimises your wait for service.

The clubhouse staff are extremely accommodating at Burnham, as is the clubs office and professional shop. Breakfast will be available all morning on both days, the club opening at 06.45 Wednesday, wherever possible do pre-order.

The dining facilities will also be available this evening and Tuesday for dinner, again wherever possible pre-order and book a table etc and let thecatering team know of any allergy or dietary restrictions in advance of any food ordered.

Prize giving ill take place as soon as the Championship concludes, prize vouchers will be emailed if winners are unable to delay departure.

We plan to take some photographs during and at the conclusion of the prize giving, please let us know if you have a personal objection to being photographed.

Prizes will be awarded for Best gross R1 & R2, 5th t1st 36 hole gross.

Full refunds will be processed tomorrow for those who missed out tomorrow.

The reserve list has been completed using current handicap index 22.03.24. The reserve list will remain as listed above regardless of any index change between 22.03.24 and day 1 of the Championship. All reserves will be fully refunded after the Championship if they fail to make the start sheet. If you wish to withdraw before RD1 please email the SGU Secretary and refund will be issued. secretary@somersetgolfunion.co.uk

If late availabity becomes available (1 week from the event) the need to fill the space will be offered to the next in line, if no conact if facilitated within a reasonable short time, the space will be offered to the next reserve, and so on.  

The West of England Seniors Scratch Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship is a prestigious golf event hosted by the Somerset Golf Union.

It takes place at the Burnham & Berrow Golf Club on 23rd and 24th April 2024.

This championship attracts skilled senior golfers with a World Handicap System (WHS) index of 5.0 or below.

The entry fee is £115.00, which includes a hot one-course meal after the second round.

Here are some key details:

• Entries: Limited to the lowest 63 players following a ballot.

• Closing Date for Entries: 23rd March 2024.

• Reserve List: A reserve list will be created based on WHS index, regardless of subsequent index changes.

• Practice Rounds: Golfers can book practice rounds with the club by contacting them at enquiries@burnhamgolf.co.uk or calling 01278 785760 (option one).

• For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to Rob Davis, Secretary Somerset Golf Union, at 07476 319281 or via email at secretary@somersetgolfunion.co.uk.

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PAST WINNERS

WEST OF ENGLAND SENIORS OPEN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP 2023

Nigel Evens Cilsanws GC (Merthyr Tydfil)

Wins the 2023 Seniors Championship

Congratulations Nigel, a last minute entry who comes out on top of a very high class field.

Thank you @BurnhamBerrow GC for hosting the Championship once again, a great course, blessed with fine weather both days! It played difficult granted, but everyone stayed dry.

36 HOLE RESULTS

OUR WINNER, NIGEL EVANS PICTURED AT PRESENTATION ALONGSIDE IAN POOLE, PRESIDENT SOMERSET GOLF UNION

                                                    Delighted to confirm we will be returning to Burnham & Berrow in 2024 on the 23rd & 24th of April