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THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH CUP U.S. QUALIFIERNet Stableford scoring, individual competition for golfers with a USGA handicap index. Top two finishers receive an invitation for an expense-paid trip to England to play in the World Finals on the grounds of Windsor Castle in Fall of 2026.
7:00 a.m. – Registration, Continental Breakfast & Warm Up
8:45 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies & Announcements
9:00 a.m. – 18-Hole Individual Qualifier, Net Stableford Scoring, Shotgun Start, Contests, & LED Leaderboards on Course
1:30 p.m. – Lunch, Announcement of Rankings & Raffle Prize Distribution
2:30 p.m. – Playoff: Joan L. Kidd MD Fight for Life Cup (For 3rd – 12th place finishers, over 5 holes, with a SeaDream Yacht Mediterranean voyage for two as the prize) and 2027 Ryder Cup* Closest to the Pin Shootout (For 9 remaining Playoff golfers)
Awards Presentation on the Green immediately following Shootout
Tee Box Yardages
Men’s (White) 6,049 yards
Ladies (Red) 4,876 yards
The Duke of Edinburgh Cup USA Qualifier GRAND PRIZE
The top two finishers will be invited to play at The Duke of Edinburgh Cup World Finals in England in the fall of 2026.
The invitation includes:
Economy airfare and five nights of hotel accommodations
Entry into “The Duke of Edinburgh Cup,” a two-day competition:
Round one: 18 holes at Wentworth Golf Club followed by lunch
Round two: 18 holes at Windlesham Golf Club (to be confirmed) followed by lunch
A match at The Royal Household Golf Club at Windsor Castle
A gala prize-giving dinner at Windsor Castle with a senior member of the Royal Family in attendance
A guest is welcome to accompany the qualifiers and may share the hotel room; however, functions, golf, meals, and other expenses will be at the guest’s own cost.
Learn more: orlando.blessingsinabackpack.org/central-florida-classic
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Heathrow Country Club, 1200 Bridgewater Drive,Heathrow,FL,United States
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