
SomersetGolf Union
Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd April 2026 West of England Seniors Open Amateur Championship Burnham & Berrow GC
Congratulations to all involved in the West of England Seniors Scratch Open at Burnham & Berrow GC for being great hosts and the players who travelled from far and wide to compete. A well deserved winner in Peter Jackson from Woking GC
The Championship attracts skilled senior golfers with a World Handicap System (WHS) index of 3.0 or below.
The entry fee includes a hot one-course meal after the second round.
Entries: Limited to the lowest 66/72 players following a ballot.
Reserve List: A reserve list will be created when the draw is made 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.
Looking forward to being with you at Burnham in 2026 (21st & 22nd April) 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 1 Level 3 referee Gordon Phillips who 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 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.
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 within 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.
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, 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 the catering team know of any allergy or dietary restrictions in advance of any food ordered.
Prize giving will take place as soon as the Championship concludes, prize vouchers will be emailed if winners 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 to 1st 36 hole gross.
The reserve list willbeen completed using current handicap index when the start sheet is posted. The reserve list will remain as listed regardless of any index change. All reserves will be fully refunded 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 or less from the event) the Championship Committee reserve the right to offer the space based on geographical location as late accommodaton availability will be limited
GUY NORRIS WINS THE 2024 WEST OF ENGLAND OPEN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
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"
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.
OUR WINNER, NIGEL EVANS PICTURED AT PRESENTATION ALONGSIDE IAN POOLE, PRESIDENT SOMERSET GOLF UNION