Fairhaven

16 – 18 July 2012

2010 Champion: Kenta Konishi (Japan)

In 2012, the biennial Junior Open Championship will accompany The Open Championship to Lancashire. The world’s best will prepare to mount an assault on the Claret Jug in Lytham St. Annes, while the juniors will get underway at Fairhaven Golf Club.

77 nations were represented at Lundin Golf Club during the 2010 Junior Open, and it is hoped that there will be even more at Fairhaven. For many, it will be a first taste of international golf and of representing one’s country. But for all competitors, regardless of their experience, it will be a week that will remain etched in the memory for many years to come.

All nations affiliated to The R&A are invited to enter their leading boy and girl golfers under the age of 16 for this biennial event which is played over three rounds of stroke-play. There is both a scratch and handicap element to the event. Competitors in the Gold (under 3) category play 54 holes. Those in the Silver (4-9) and Bronze (10-15) categories play 36 holes.

Founded in 1994, the Junior Open came under The R&A administrative umbrella in 2000. Staged every two years, the event is closely linked to The Open Championship and played on a nearby course. All golfing nations affiliated to The R&A are invited to enter their best under 16 boy and girl golfers.