West of England Strokeplay Championships

The West of England Strokeplay Championships is a prestigious amateur golf tournament held at Saunton Golf Club in Devon, England. The event is organized by the West of England Golf Union and is open to players with a handicap index of 2 or lower. The tournament format is stroke play over 72 holes played across four rounds. The field is typically restricted to 120 players, with the lowest handicap players accepted by ballot if entries exceed capacity. After 36 holes, a cut is made to the top 40 players plus ties, who then play the final two rounds to determine the champion. The championship offers significant prizes including a challenge trophy and cash awards.