Published at 11:10, Thursday, 26 July 2012

THE best amateur golfers in the country are set to compete for a prestigious championship at Seascale this week.

Seascale Golf Club is one of the co-hosts, along with Silloth-on-Solway, of the 2012 English Amateur Golf Championships under the auspices of the English Golf Union.

More than 280 of the UK’s top amateur players will do battle on Seascale’s links course on Monday and Tuesday (July 30 and 31).

After two days’ practice, the format for the first two days is a 36-Hole Stroke Play, played over both courses. The lowest 64 scores then progress to the matchplay knockout at Silloth.

Every match of each round consists of 18 holes, except the final, which will be played over 36 holes at Silloth on August 4.

A spokesperson from Seascale Golf Club said: “This is a great opportunity to get up close to see true golfing talent pitted against a fine traditional course maintained to the very best standard.

“Seascale Golf Club extends a warm welcome to all who wish to witness this golfing spectacle.”

Admission to the tournament is free.

For more information contact the Seascale club on 019467 28202 or email seascalegolfclub@googlemail.com.

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