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Open Golf Competitions at Hopwood in 2026

The Manchester Golf Club is an extremely popular destination for open golf events – attracting well over 1,000 participants each year. A full calendar of events can be booked online, although it is best to act early as tee-times are usually in high demand. Each event combines competitive golf with a great day out on an England Golf Championship Venue. We aim to provide a warm Manchester Welcome along with the opportunity to play a course ranked highly by Golf Monthly, Golf World, National Club Golfer and many more. We also host, in conjunction with Ormskirk GC, a World Amateur Golf Ranking Event for elite golfers, The Hopwood & Lathom Classic.

Welcome to our Open Golf Events

Open Golf Competitions at Hopwood in 2026

We host a number of Open Golf Competitions throughout the year for golfers of all categories. These are in addition to our well-known Festival week of competitions. Simply select your event of choice and see available tee-times online. One of the highlights of the calendar is the 36 hole scratch event – The Hulbert Trophy – an World Amateur Golf Ranking Event. However, all golfers with a WHI have the opportunity to enter our open events. 

Entrants have the opportunity to win great prizes in each competition, as long as they are members of a physical golf club and have submitted 5 WHI competition cards in the previous 12 months. Entries to Open Competitions are welcomed from golfers with fewer qualifying cards although they will not be awarded a prize.

Charity Day

Thursday 24 September 26
£ 400 Per Team of 3
  • £200 fo Members
  • Bacon Butty & Meal included
  • Great Prizes

Mixed Open

Sunday 26 April 2026
£ 180 Per Team of 4
  • £120 for Members
  • 2 Scores to Count
  • Mixed Team

4Ball

Sunday 10 May 2026
£ 100 Per Pair
  • £80 for Members
  • Fourball Betterball
  • Gents
Gents

Seniors

Monday 8 June 2026
£ 100 Per Pair
  • £80 for Members
  • Fourball Betterball
  • Gents Seniors
Gents

Seniors Team

Thursday 15 October 2026
£ 160 Per Team of 4
  • Any Combination
  • Stableford
  • Team Event

Ladies Autumn Open

Tuesday 13 October 2026
£ 60 Per Team of 3
  • 13 Hole Hop
  • 2 Scores to Count
  • WHI Limit 30.5
Ladies

World Amateur Golf Ranking Event - The Hulbert Scratch

A well-established event for the best amateurs in the region, The Hulbert is a 36-hole Scratch Medal Event. This year, the Event is held in conjunction with Ormskirk Golf Club, creating a World Amateur Golf Ranking competition.  Open to full members of recognised golf clubs aged 18 and over with a maximum world handicap index of 4.5. Applications for entry should be made before the closing date in early June, with a ballot by handicap if oversubscribed. Use the link below to discover more and register.

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Festival Week Open Golf Competitions

During Festival Week we showcase the club and course at its glorious best. Guests travel from all over the region to play in this annual cluster of events – many will be returning in 2026 having taken part in Festival Week for a number of years. Full details of the fortieth edition of this popular event in the golf calendar are available below or via this link.

Entrants have the opportunity to win great prizes in each competition, as long as they are members of a physical golf club and have submitted 5 WHI competition cards in the previous 12 months. Entries to Festival Week are welcomed from golfers with fewer qualifying cards although they will not be awarded a prize.

Festival Week 2026 - Men's Events

Manchester Masters

Friday 31 July 2026
£ 55 Per Player
  • Individual Medal
  • Sandwich/Tea or Coffee inc.
  • Gents
Gents

Seniors Team

Monday 3 August 2026
£ 220 Per Team of 4
  • Meal Included
  • Best 2 Scores from 4
  • Gents Seniors
Gents

4BBB

Wednesday 5 August 2026
£ 100 Per Pair
  • 18 Hole Stableford
  • Best Score to Count
  • WHI Limit 23.7
Gents

Seniors Open Medal

Thursday 6 August 2026
£ 50 Per Player
  • Sandwich/Tea or Coffee inc.
  • 18 Hole Medal
  • Gents Seniors
Gents

Festival Week 2026 - Special Events

Ladies Team

Monday 22 June 2026
£ 200 Per Team of 4
  • Meal Included
  • Best 2 Scores from 4
  • Ladies
Ladies

Team of 4

Sunday 2 August 2026
£ 220 Per Team of 4
  • 18 Hole Stableford
  • Best 2 Scores from 4
  • Any Combination of Players
Any

Charity Day

Friday 7 August 2026
£ 270 Per Team of 4
  • Meal Included
  • Best 2 Scores from 4
  • Mens Team
Gents

Justin Rose Juniors

Thursday 13 August 2026
£ 20 Per Player
  • Justin Rose Qualifier
  • 18 Hole Individual S/ford
  • Juniors

PLEASE NOTE: Entry fees will not be refunded unless notice of withdrawal is received by the Manager 7 Days prior to any open event. The Club reserves the right to refuse any entry without giving a reason.

Get Ready Before You Play in the Open Golf Events

Manchester Range & Academy

Our purpose-built facility is the perfect place to prepare before you play. Featuring Trackman Technology, Indoor & Outdoor bays, 300+ yard range and architect designed short game area all open to golfers playing in our open golf events.

Hopwood Course Planner

Our course planner is your guide to each hole on our championship course. Featuring video flyovers, hole plans, pro's tips and pictures - the Planner is ideal for anyone playing in our open golf events. And, because it works on mobile, you can take it with you.