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Pleasington




Open Competitions

All our Open Golf Competitions can be booked online from 1st October 2025.  Click links below to enter, or phone 01254 202177.

Come and play in one of our Open Competitions on Lancashire’s No.1 heathland golf course. A 12-time Open Qualifying course within easy reach of Royal Birkdale, Royal Liverpool and Royal Lytham.

We are confident you will find the course and surrounding countryside a beautiful heathland challenge and will want to come back again! We are situated between Blackburn and Preston only minutes away from the M6 and M65 motorways.

Recent Opens

  • Winter Open 1 - 4 Person Team - Sunday 16th November

    Winter Open 1 – 4 Person Team – Sunday 16th November

    • £40 per player – £160 per team
    • 2’s club optional
    • 2 Scores to Count
    • Maximum Playing Handicap 28 Men, 36 Ladies
    • 56 Men Tees, 56 Ladies Tees – Teams can be any variation of men or women

    Please note Membership Number = CDH Number

    RESULTS

  • Winter Open 2 - 4 Person Team - Sunday 14th December

    Winter Open 2 – 4 Person Team – Sunday 14th December

    • £40 per player – £160 per team
    • 2’s club optional
    • 2 Scores to Count
    • Maximum Playing Handicap 28 Men, 36 Ladies
    • 56 Men Tees, 56 Ladies Tees – Teams can be any variation of men or women

    BOOK ONLINE

  • Winter Open 3 - 4 Person Team - Sunday 18th January

    Winter Open 3 – 4 Person Team – Sunday 18th January

    • £40 per player – £160 per team
    • 2’s club optional
    • 2 Scores to Count
    • Maximum Playing Handicap 28 Men, 36 Ladies
    • 56 Men Tees, 56 Ladies Tees – Teams can be any variation of men or women

    RESULTS

  • Winter Open 4 - 4 Person Team - Sunday 15th February

    Winter Open 4 – 4 Person Team – Sunday 15th February

    • £40 per player – £160 per team
    • 2’s club optional
    • 2 Scores to Count
    • Maximum Playing Handicap 28 Men, 36 Ladies
    • 56 Men Tees, 56 Ladies Tees – Teams can be any variation of men or women

    BOOK ONLINE

  • Wednesday 8th April 2026 - Spring Open 4 Man Team

    Wednesday 8th April 2026 – Pleasington Golf Club, 64 Tees

    £50 per player – £200 per team
    2’s club optional
    2 Scores to Count

    Maximum Playing Handicap 28

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  • Wednesday 6th May 2026 - Senior Open Fourball

    Wednesday 6th May 2026 – Pleasington Golf Club, 60 Tees

    Pairs – Gents Fourball Betterball

    85% Handicap Allowance (Maximum Handicap 28) Yellow Tees

    £100 per team (Pair)

    Minimum Age on day of entry :  55

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  • Sunday 24th May 2026 - Pleasington Stag Round 1 (Open 36 Hole Foursomes Competition)

    Sunday 24th May 2026 – Pleasington Golf Club, 66 Tees

    36 Holes

    1/2 Combined handicap

    Entry limit 18 combined handicap

    9 Max individual handicap.

    66 Tees

    £100 Per Pair

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  • Wednesday 3rd June 2026 - Open 4 Man Team - Sponsored by DSF Bearings

    Wednesday 3rd June 2026 – Pleasington Golf Club, 64 Tees

    £220 per team
    2’s club optional
    2 Scores to Count

    Maximum Playing Handicap 28

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  • Monday 22nd June 2026 - Rut Niblick Senior Open

    Monday 22nd June 2026 – Pleasington Golf Club, 60 Tees

    A Festival of Seniors Golf : One of the most prestigious Singles Senior Golf Events in the North West. Early entry is advisable, the field  is strictly limited to 120 players. If the timesheet is full please contact the office to go on the reserve list.

    18 hole singles strokeplay.
    Maximum Handicap 28 (CDH proof required)

    Full Handicap allowance.

    Entry Fee :  £55 per player

    Practice rounds (subject to availability) £35 pp book with the Office or Pro Shop (01254 202177)
    Buggies : The club has 6 buggies for hire – book in advance through the Pro Shop.

    PRIZES :
    15 prizes to encourage Senior Golfers of all ages – even over 80’s!
    (No player may win more than 1 prize)

    Best Gross Overall will be the Rut Niblick Champion.
    2nd & 3rd overall Gross Prizes
    A further 12 Nett Stableford prizes based on age categories – see the Rules for age groups and appropriate tees.

     

    Full catering will be available throughout the day including breakfast & snacks before going out and full meals after play.

    BOOK ONLINE

  • Sunday 28th June 2026 - Open Mixed Team

    Sunday 28th June 2026 – Pleasington Golf Club,
    Men play from 64 Tees
    Ladies play from 56 Tees

    £220 per team
    2’s club optional
    Any 2 Scores to Count

    Gents off 64 Tees & Card; Ladies off 56 Tees & Card
    Maximum Handicap Gents 28; Ladies 36

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  • Saturday 4th July 2026 - Pleasington Antlers Round 1 (Open 36 Hole Scratch Medal Competition)

    Saturday 4th July 2026 – Pleasington Golf Club, 66 Tees, 36 Holes

    Scratch Competition – Part of the 1891 Trophy in conjunction with Clitheroe Golf Club which will be played on Sunday 5th July 2026.

    36 holes over the 66 Course

    Handicap limit 5.4

    £60.00 per person

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  • Monday 6th July 2026 - Senior Open 4 Man Team - Sponsored by This is Digital

    Monday 6th July 2026 – Pleasington Golf Club, 60 Tees

    £200.00 per team
    2 Scores to Count

    Minimum Age for entry :  55 on the day of the competition

    85% Course Handicap Allowance (Maximum 28)

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  • Sunday 12th July 2026 - Pleasington Putter

     Pleasington Putter – Ladies Only

    18 hole medal scratch competition

    Handicap Limit 9.9

    Nett prize also available

    £40.00 per person

    ENTRY PROCEDURE :

    Any questions can be directed to Susan Caton via email : [email protected]

    Entries are welcomed and encouraged from all players with a WHS handicap of 9.9 or less. In the event that more than 60 entries are received there will be a ballot on handicap.

    Refunds will be offered to those players who are unsuccessful in the ballot or anyone who withdraws prior to the closing date. For anyone who withdraws after the closing date refunds will only be given if the space is filled from the reserve list.

    Competition Conditions :

    1. The Pleasington Putter is open to female Golfers of recognised golf clubs in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, who possess WHS official handicaps and overseas golfers possessing a certified handicap. The Competition Committee reserve the right to refuse entry to any applicant. ALL PLAYERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR CDH NUMBER ON ENTRY

    2. WHS Handicap Limit 9.9. The Entrance Fee is £40 – Refundable if entry unsuccessful. Entries Close 9th July 2026.

    3. If entries in excess of 60 are received, the Competition Committee will decide the acceptance on a handicap basis and if necessary there will be a ballot for the final places.

    4. The Competition Committee reserve the right to substitute players for any who scratch prior to the Competition.

    5. Time of Starting – The player must start at the time established by the Committee. PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE 6-3 Disqualification.

    6. The ‘Pleasington Putter’ will be won by the player with the lowest gross score over 18 holes. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided in accordance with the Rules of Golf and by a card play off. No player may take more than one prize.

    7. The ‘Pleasington Putter’ will remain in the Clubhouse.

    8. Caddies – Are permitted.

    9. The decision of the Competition Committee on all points will be final.

    10. Competitors must only use drivers and golf balls appearing on the current R&A list of conforming drivers and golf balls.

    PRACTICE ROUNDS (£40) must be arranged through the Professional’s Shop – Tel. 01254 202177.

    The contact for this competition is Susan Caton

    BOOK ONLINE 

     

  • Friday 24th July 2026 - The Pleasington Golf Club Pro-Am 2025

    This competition is a mixed open event played off the 64 & 56 tees.

    Details of the Day:

    • Breakfast sandwich & coffee on arrival
    • 18 holes on one of the UK’s finest inland golf courses, now in the Top 200 Courses in the UK & Ireland!
    • Nearest the Pin Prizes and a Hole in One Prizes to be confirmed on the day
    • PGA branded gift for all competitors
    • Free club cleaning service
    • One course lunch provided on completion
    • Tee times from 9:00am
    • £450+VAT per 3 player team

    Not yet Open For Booking

  • Wednesday 5th August 2026 - Lady Captains Afternoon Charity Tea

    Wednesday 5th August 2026 – Lady Captains Afternoon Charity Tea

    £120 per Team of 4 – Includes afternoon tea. 56 Tees

    In aid of Age UK and T.H.O.M.A.S

    Draw for holes will take place the week before.

    Ladies Team of four stableford 2 scores to count. Maximum playing handicap 36

    Booking by Club Office Only – Call 01254 202177

    See whose entered –

  • Wednesday 12th August 2026 - Junior Open - Sponsored by Justin Rose | The Telegraph | Junior Golf Championship 2024

    Wednesday 12th August 2026 – Pleasington Golf Club,
    Boys play from 64 Tees
    Girls play from 56 Tees

    18 hole singles medal

    95% Course Handicap

    £20 entry for per player

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  • Sunday 23rd August 2026 - Open Four Man Team - Sponsored by Bowker

    Sunday 23rd August 2026 – Pleasington Golf Club,
    Men play from 64 Tees

    £240 per team
    2’s club optional
    2 Scores to Count

    Maximum Playing Handicap 28

    BOOK ONLINE

  • Wednesday 26th August 2026 - Senior Open Fourball

    Wednesday 26th August 2026 – Senior Open Fourball – 60 Tees

    £110 Per team

    2’s Club Optional

    1 Score to count

    85% Handicap Allowance (Maximum 28)

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  • Monday 28th September - Autumn Men's singles

    Monday 28th September 2026 – Men’s Autumn Singles

    Men’s singles – Stableford format

    £55 entry fee

    Maximum playing handicap 28

    Men play off 64’s Tee’s

    Handicap Allowance : 95%

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  • The Trevor Foster Memorial Trophy - 1st & 2nd October 2026

    Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd October – The Trevor Foster Memorial Trophy

    The Trevor Foster Memorial Trophy in loving memory of Trevor, a distinguished figure in English senior golf, whose passion for the game and sportsmanship inspired all who knew him. Trevor’s remarkable achievements on the course were matched by his warmth, humility, and dedication to helping others enjoy the game he loved. He will be fondly remembered not only for his golfing talent but for the kindness and generosity he shared with friends, teammates, and competitors alike. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched.

    This competition is also a new addition to the England Seniors Team selection Order of Merit.

    • 36 Hole gross & nett competition played over 2 days.
    • Entry Fee – £100 per player
    • Played on the 64 Course
    • Seniors – 55 & over

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  • Wednesday 14th October 2026 - Autumn Open Fourball

    Wednesday 14th October 2026 – Autumn Open Fourball

    Pairs-Gents Fourball Betterball

    £100 per team (pairs)

    Maximum Playing Handicap 28

    Handicap Allowance : 85%

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A True Heathland Challenge & In the Top 10 Best Golf Courses in Lancashire!

Pleasington is already recognised as the No 1 heathland course in Lancashire but we still want to make it even better and break into the Top 100 courses in the UK and Ireland. We are undergoing a revamp as part of the Good2Great Project run by Ken Moodie where over £1million will be invested into the club over 5 years.

Pleasington….always a pleasure.