Entries are now open for the 2026 ISPS HANDA Senior Open, giving exempt and non-exempt players the opportunity to compete in Europe’s only Senior Major, which will take place at Gleneagles from July 23-26.

The King’s Course will host the 39th edition of the ISPS HANDA Senior Open, following on from when it first hosted the Championship in 2022.

Those without an exemption can now enter one of four Qualifying Events which will be held at Blairgowrie Golf Club on both the Rosemount and Lansdowne courses, Stirling Golf Club and Glenbervie Golf Club on Monday July 20.

David Williams, Tournament Director of the ISPS HANDA Senior Open, said: “There is always great excitement when we open the entry process for The Senior Open, and we are looking forward to seeing a field including the world’s best over-50s golfers compete at Gleneagles later this year.

“Our thanks go to Gleneagles as the host of the Championship and to the three qualifying venues, Blairgowrie Golf Club, Stirling Golf Club and Glenbervie Golf Club. There has always been great interest in our Monday qualifying events with approximately 500 players taking part each year, and each venue offers a test worthy of a place in Europe’s only Senior Major.”

Entrants must be 50 years old on or before Thursday July 23 and shall be a professional golfer with a current Tour affiliation or PGA Membership or golfers who hold a current Handicap Index® based on ratings for men of not more than 0.4 at date of entry.

Full eligibility criteria can be FOUND HERE and the entry deadline is 12pm on Thursday July 2.

To enter The 2026 Senior Open, CLICK HERE.

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