Sir Henry Cooper Junior Championships – Overview, Criteria and Format

Current Format

The tournament is a 3-round championship for those under 18 on 1st January.
Separate competition for boys and girls. Approximately 20% of the field may be girls (30 of the 156).

Maximum field: 156

Handicaps requirement is 2.4 for boys and 5.4 for girls. Handicaps taken at the point of the draw.

Round 1, day 1 is mixed match groups of 3 with a two-tee start for both am and pm sessions at 9-minute tee times.

Round 2, day 2 is the reverse of day 1 with am playing in the afternoon and pm playing in the morning.

Round 3, day 3 final day, boys and girls separate. Field is split in half. The half containing the leaders starts on the 10th in the morning and the 1st in the afternoon. Each half tee off in descending order ie: those with the highest score first, starting with the girls.

Prizes

Depending on number of players, as follows:

Trophies for the top 3 boys and top 2 girls plus under 16 winners

Vouchers for the top 6 boys and top 3 girls plus under 16 winners

Nation’s trophy is based on teams of 3 which can be mixed and based on the first two rounds only. Teams are to be selected by country managers before the commencement of play. Trophies only not monetary awards presented to players and managers.

HOST VENUE- KINGS HILL GOLF CLUB, KENT

Kings Hill Golf Club, Kent extends a warm welcome as it proudly plays host to the prestigious Sir Henry Cooper Junior Championships. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, the club opens its doors to the young and talented golfers under the age of 18, creating an inviting atmosphere for both players and spectators alike.

Set in over 200 acres of undulating terrain, Kings Hill Golf Club features large areas of protected heath and mature woodland. The 6,600 yard par 72 golf course has been built to the highest specifications, with USGA standard greens and tees.

Practice facilities include a full length practice range, a short game practice area and putting green.

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