Over 3,000 golfers visited our "Seniors Opens" page during 2008 - thank you. Your Club can promote their Seniors Opens for 2009 on this page and it's free. Just get in touch by email. Below you will find some details of Seniors Opens for 2009 – make a note in your diary !

St Annes Old Links - 27th April
	St Annes Old Links, Highbury Road, Lytham St Annes, tel: 01253 723597. Spring Senior Mens Open, 27th April. £35 per pair. Max 21, allowance 7/8ths. Age limit 55yrs or over on day of competition. Entry form on website – www.stannesoldlinks.com – or send SAE to Club: 18 hole fourball Betterball Stableford. Prizes for 6 best scores, presentation 7pm approx.

Shaw Hill - May 18th

SHAW HILL GC, Chorley - tel: 01257 269221. MENS SENIOR OPEN MONDAY 18th MAY 2009 : FOUR-BALL BETTER-BALL STABLEFORD Maximum Handicap 24, ¾ Allowance; Open to bona fide amateur members of affiliated golf clubs. Current Certified Handicap Certificates MUST be produced at registration on the day. £25 per Pair inclusive of ‘Twos’ Competition. Cheques payable to Shaw Hill Seniors. Tee-times from about 9am. to 3pm. Minimum Age Limit 60.

Keighley - 27th May
	KEIGHLEY GOLF CLUB, HOWDEN PARK, UTLEY, KEIGHLEY BD20 6DH - Manager, Cameron Dawson on 01535 604778 Wednesday 27th May. Seniors Am-Am medal, three-quarters hcp allowance. Best two scores on each hole to count. £60.00 per team (4). 55 years or over. Hcp LIMIT 24.

Manchester GC - June 15th

The Manchester Golf Club Ltd, Hopwood Cottage, Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester M24 6QP - tel: 0161 643 3202. Senior Gents Open Betterball Stableford on Monday 15th June 2009 - £30 entry fee per pair: handicap allowance will be ¾ of each competitor’s playing handicap, subject to a playing handicap limit of 24. Minimum age 55. Competitors must produce a current handicap certificate, signed by their Club Secretary, on the day of the Competition. Jacket and tie must be worn in the Clubhouse after 7pm. Start times available from 8am to 4pm – please indicate approx time preference.

Radcliffe-on-Trent - 15th June

THE RADCLIFFE ON TRENT GOLF CLUB - CENTENARY SENIORS OPEN - MONDAY 15th JUNE 2009. 18 hole Stableford competition, teams of four playing as two pairs. The team score will comprise the aggregate of the better ball score of each pair (note that team pairs will be separated and play in consecutive groups). Age limit 55 and over, handicap limit 24 (three quarters allowance) - handicap certificates required on the day. TEE TIMES: 7.30 to 3.30pm (please state preference) Entry Fee (per team of four players) £40.00 + Buffet Meal £50.00 = Total £90.00 per TEAM of FOUR. A cheque for £90 (payable to The Radcliffe on Trent Golf Club), completed entry form and Stamped Addressed Envelope to Seniors’ Secretary, Radcliffe on Trent Golf Club, Cropwell Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham, NG12 2JH. Smart casual wear in the Clubhouse after 7.30 p.m. Presentation 8.30pm approximately.

St Annes Old Links - 29th June
	St Annes Old Links, Highbury Road, Lytham St Annes, tel: 01253 723597. Summer Senior Mens Open, 29th June. £35 per pair. Max 21, allowance 7/8ths. Age limit 55yrs or over on day of competition. Entry form on website – www.stannesoldlinks.com – or send SAE to Club. 18 hole fourball Betterball Stableford. Prizes for 6 best scores, presentation 7pm approx.

Harrogate - 29th June

Harrogate Golf Club Ltd, Forest Lane Head, Harrogate, HG2 7TF; tel: 01423 862999. Men's Seniors Open Day - 4BBB Stableford 3/4 Handicap - Handicap Limit 24 (55 and Over); Monday 29th June 2009; Tee off  8.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Entry Fee £38 per couple; An excellent catering service will be available on the day. Prize Presentation @ 8.00 p.m. Official handicap certificate may be requested for all prize winners. Dress code:- Smart Casual.

Keighley - 20th July
	KEIGHLEY GOLF CLUB, HOWDEN PARK, UTLEY, KEIGHLEY BD20 6DH - Manager, Cameron Dawson on 01535 604778 Monday 20th July. Seniors Open Day. £30.00 per pair - 4BBB STABLEFORD three-quarters Hcp; 55 years or over Hcp LIMIT 24. Max Allowance 18 SHOTS.

Bramall Park - August 4th

BRAMALL PARK GOLF CLUB, 20 Manor Road Bramhall SK7 3LY. Tel: 0161 485 7101. SENIOR MEN’S AMATEUR OPEN 2009. FOURBALL BETTERBALL STABLEFORD. TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST 2009.   Prize Presentation at 9.00pm approx. Sandwiches and full meals available. Handicap Limit: 21 (Handicap Certificates will be required on the day) On application please indicate preferred tee-off time for each pair:- 8.30-10.30   10.30-12.30  12.30-14.30  14.30-16.00   Apply to: Mr C Buckley/Mr G Williams - Seniors’ Open; Bramall Park Golf Club: Email: secretary@bramallparkgolfclub.co.uk

Beeston Fields - 5th August

Beeston Fields GC, Old Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 3DD - tel: 0115 9257062. Senior Men's Open, Wednesday 5th August 2009. 18-hole fourball betterball Stableford. Age limit 55 years and over. Handicap limit 24 (seven-eighths). Entry fee per pair £24. Meal available at £9 per person in the evening. Please contact the Club for details and entry form and to choose your preferred starting time. You can apply to the Club direct or to Mr Richard Marvin, 21 Heather Rise, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 3AG. Prize Presentation at approx 8.15pm (all prize winners will be expected to be present).

Harrogate - 17th August

Harrogate Golf Club Ltd, Forest Lane Head, Harrogate, HG2 7TF; tel: 01423 862999. Men's Seniors Open Day - 4BBB Stableford 3/4 Handicap - Handicap Limit 24 (55 and Over); Monday 17th August 2009; Tee off 8.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Entry Fee £38 per couple; An excellent catering service will be available on the day. Prize Presentation @ 8.00 p.m. Official handicap certificate may be requested for all prize winners. Dress code:- Smart Casual.

Upavon - August 19th
	Upavon Golf Club , Douglas Avenue, Upavon, Wiltshire SN9 6BQ; tel 01980 630787; Manager, Les Mitchell. August 19th, 18-hole Stableford, full handicap. Fee of £20 includes coffee/tea on arrival; 2 course buffet lunch, mid-round refreshments and prizes. Two divisions- up to 17 handicap; 18-28 handicap Separate home player competition. Email for entry form- lindsay_mike@btinternet.com

Shaw Hill - August 25th

SHAW HILL GC, Chorley - tel: 01257 269221. TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST 2009  FOUR-BALL BETTER-BALL STABLEFORD. Maximum Handicap 24, ¾ Allowance. Open to bona fide amateur members of affiliated golf clubs. Current Certified Handicap Certificates MUST be produced at registration on the day. £25 per Pair, inclusive of ‘Twos’ Competition. Cheques payable to Shaw Hill Seniors. Tees from 9.30a.m. to 3p.m. MENS SENIOR OPEN. Age Limit 55 +

St Annes Old Links - 7th September
	St Annes Old Links, Highbury Road, Lytham St Annes, tel: 01253 723597. Autumn Senior Mens Open, 7th September. £35 per pair. Max 21, allowance 7/8ths. Age limit 55yrs or over on day of competition. Entry form on website – www.stannesoldlinks.com – or send SAE to Club. 18 hole fourball Betterball Stableford. Prizes for 6 best scores, presentation 7pm approx.

Keighley - 7th September
	KEIGHLEY GOLF CLUB, HOWDEN PARK, UTLEY, KEIGHLEY BD20 6DH - Manager, Cameron Dawson on 01535 604778 Monday 6th September. Seniors Open Day. 4BBB Stableford £30.00 per pair, three-quarters Hcp 55 years or over Hcp LIMIT 24. Max Allowance 18 SHOTS.

Frome GC - 10th September

Frome GC, Critchill Manor, Frome, Somerset  BA11 4LJ Tel: 01373 453410. Captain: Peter Harrison - 01749 880358. Sen Sec & Opens Sec: Sue Austin - 01373 453410. Away Opens Sec: Richard Head - 01225 704907. Thursday 10th September 2009. Qualifying Stableford - over 55 Play in 3s, last tee off 2.30 pm Entry: £12 includes prizes for three Divisions - over 70, longest drive, & nearest pin. Contact: Juliet Vowell - 01373 453410.