Are you ready to take your golf to the next level? The Whipsnade Scratch Team Squad for 2025 is looking for passionate and competitive golfers like you! This is a fantastic opportunity to test yourself in a fun yet competitive environment alongside like-minded players who share your love for the game.

Do You Have What It Takes?
To be eligible for the squad, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
>Have a Handicap Index of less than 10 (Home club must be Whipsnade)
> Have scored a gross 82 or better in a Whipsnade competition* in the last 8 months
> Have represented the Scratch Team in 2024

During the season if you meet any of the criteria you will immediately be eligible for the scratch team squad.
(*Eligible competitions include Yellow Stableford. General Play cards do not count.)
Please note: 5-day members are unfortunately excluded, as matches and events take place on weekends. Golfers with Away handicaps can be part of the squad but are not eligible for team selection.

Why Join the Squad?
The Scratch Team matches are both competitive and enjoyable, providing a great opportunity to challenge yourself while having fun with fellow golfers. Whether you’re aiming for the squad or the final team selection, this is an excellent goal for your 2025 golfing season!

We want to continue the wonderful squad camaraderie that was created by Grant Carney, which was a significant contributor to the success of the squad.
Scratch team meet-up will be held on Medal days. *Days and fixtures below.

If you meet the criteria, you will automatically receive Scratch Squad communication, also if you don’t current qualify and would you’d like to know more, please get in touch.

We’d love to see you out on the course striving to be part of something special!
Ready to take on the challenge?

Dates for your diary.
Scratch Team Fixtures 2025
Below are the confirmed fixtures for the upcoming season.
The team will be selected 10 days before the match.
Date Opponent Home/Away
Sunday, 11th May Great Hadham Away
Saturday, 24th May The Shire Home ??
Saturday, 22nd June Aldenham Away
Saturday, 19th July Whitehill Away
Saturday, 13th September Mid Herts Home ??
Saturday, 20th September Chesfield Downs Home ??
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Scratch Squad Meet-Ups – "Qualifying Medal" Days

The intention is to get a block of tee-times. To be confirmed.
A condition is that you enter the medal. Note the first meet up is the March Stableford.
Date Event
Sunday, 16th March Qualifying Stableford Meet-Up
Sunday, 6th April Qualifying Medal Meet-Up
Sunday, 4th May Qualifying Medal Meet-Up
Sunday, 1st June Qualifying Medal Meet-Up
Sunday, 6th July Qualifying Medal Meet-Up
Sunday, 3rd August Qualifying Medal Meet-Up
Saturday, 13th September Qualifying Medal Meet-Up
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For more information, please visit ClubV1 Members Hub > Club Teams > Whipsnade Park GC Scratch Team, or feel free to contact me

We look forward to seeing you on the course and hopefully in the squad!
Best Regards,

David Chitty
Scratch Team Captain 2025