Golf is open to all
Forty finalists will enjoy the experience of a lifetime by teeing up in the Final on Friday 14 July, competitors will be savoring the atmosphere in front of the grandstands just days before The 151st Open commences.
R&A 9 Hole Challenge
Qualifying for the popular championship this year is open to golfers in Great Britain and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand who hold a registered handicap index.
2022 Champions
Robert Culley & Elizabeth Culley
Husband and wife duo Robert and Elizabeth Culley emerged victorious in The R&A 9 Hole Challenge Final as golfers enjoyed the dream opportunity to play the Old Course on the eve of The 150th Open at St Andrews. A record 91,000 golfers entered nine-hole qualifying events held at courses throughout Great Britain and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand for the chance to reach the showpiece final. Forty finalists, including 11-year-old Kaiden Marsh from Styal Golf Club in Cheshire, enjoyed the experience of a lifetime by competing over holes 1–4 and 14–18 of the famed links and savouring the atmosphere in front of The 150th Open grandstands.
Date
8 July 2022
Course
St Andrews
Winning Score
36 Points
Home Club
Ivinghoe Golf Club
The Rules Quiz
Think you know the Rules of Golf? Test your knowledge now to find out whether you are a novice or a master, then challenge your friends to do the same!
Support
There is lots of support available to help you enjoy golf.
Many local golf clubs and facilities have qualified and fully trained PGA professionals to assist you. Booking a lesson is easy and will help boost your confidence as you learn the basics and about the equipment.
They will offer advice on what clubs you need, how to grip a club and develop swing basics so you have the perfect start in golf.