{"id":25602,"date":"2026-08-17T09:31:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T07:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ladiesingolf.com\/?p=25602"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T07:35:56","slug":"new-elite-womens-amateur-championship-the-heathland-vase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ladiesingolf.com\/en\/new-elite-womens-amateur-championship-the-heathland-vase\/","title":{"rendered":"New Elite Women\u2019s Amateur Championship, The Heathland Vase"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blackmoor and Hindhead Golf Clubs join forces to create a new high-level women\u2019s amateur tournament in southern England<\/h2>\n

England, 17 August 2026.<\/strong> Two of southern England\u2019s most respected heathland golf clubs, Blackmoor Golf Club and Hindhead Golf Club<\/strong>, have announced the launch of The Heathland Vase<\/strong>, a new elite women\u2019s amateur championship that will make its debut on 7\u20138 August 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The new event has been created to address a gap in the elite women\u2019s amateur golf calendar and provide a high-quality competitive opportunity during the summer holiday period, when many leading young players are available to compete.<\/p>\n

54 holes across two prestigious heathland courses<\/h3>\n

The Heathland Vase will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play<\/strong>, with the competition split between the two host venues. Players will complete 36 holes at Blackmoor Golf Club on Saturday 7 August<\/strong>, followed by a final 18 holes at Hindhead Golf Club on Sunday 8 August<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The organisers intend to apply for World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)<\/strong> status and are working with both clubs and the relevant golf organisations to establish The Heathland Vase as an important fixture on the women\u2019s amateur calendar.\"\"<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to launch The Heathland Vase and create an event that showcases two outstanding heathland golf courses while providing a new competitive opportunity for elite female golfers,\u201d said Alison West<\/strong>, Chair of the Joint Tournament Committee and Ladies\u2019 Captain at Blackmoor Golf Club.<\/p>\n

Lorraine Tuffin<\/strong>, Ladies\u2019 Vice-Captain at Hindhead Golf Club, added that the partnership between the two clubs represents a unique opportunity to create something special for women\u2019s amateur golf.<\/p>\n

Entries open in January 2027<\/h3>\n

Entries for the 2027 Heathland Vase Women\u2019s Elite Open<\/strong> will open in January 2027<\/strong>. Players interested in competing can register their interest in advance to receive updates ahead of the entry process.<\/p>\n

The championship will be open to elite women amateur golfers with a maximum handicap of 7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Heathland Vase 2027<\/h3>\n