This long standing and distinguished competition takes place on Tuesday 13th August at Prince’s and entry is open to all boys and girls aged between 8 to 13 years old on the day of the event.

Laddie Lucas, whose father co-founded the club in 1906, was an avid patron of junior golf and set up the event more than 25 years ago. Junior golfers from around the country compete for the hickory-shafted Spoon; the club that Laddie used as a boy to win a competition with aged six and make a hole-in-one aged nine.

Rob McGuirk, General Manager at Prince’s, commented: “The Laddie Lucas Spoon is an extremely important event to us and is a big part of the history and legacy of Prince’s Golf Club. We aim to continue Laddie’s vision for this event as open to all, regardless of background, and played in the spirit of the rules and etiquette of the game.”

Born at Prince’s, Laddie grew up playing at the club and went on to become a celebrated fighter pilot in the RAF, Conservative MP and successful businessman, as well as an excellent writer and highly talented golfer. Famously, Laddie was forced to make an emergency landing during World War 2 on the grounds of Prince’s after navigating his way home across the English Channel in a badly damaged Spitfire.

Entries will be based on handicap and a ballot will be held if necessary.  The entry fee is £35 and includes lunch.

Although primarily an 18-hole, scratch Stableford competition, there are handicap prizes also.  Discounted accommodation packages are also available for the event at The Lodge at Prince’s at £100 SINGLE rooms and £120 TWIN/DOUBLE - information will be sent out to all successful entrants after the closing date. 

Entries close on 13th July and your Membership Number is your CDH number.

Competition:   The Laddie Lucas Spoon

Date:   Tuesday 13th August
Format:   18 Hole Stableford

Course:    Shore-Dunes
Tee-Times:   1200-1310

Eligibility:   Juniors aged 8-13 on the day of the competition
Tees:   Male - Gold; Female - White

Entry Fee:   £35
Online Sign Up:   Closes Sat 13 Jul @ 1200
Handicap Course Allowance:   95%
Handicap Qualifying:   Yes
Scoring:   Golf Genius
Ties:   Countback (last 9, 6, 3, 1 holes)
Prizes:   Scratch & Handicap

Food:   Included after play

Prize Giving:    After play