Club together for your local hospice charity at the St Clare Hospice Golf Day
Get your clubs at the ready to tee off in the St Clare Hospice Charity Golf Day at Saffron Walden Golf Club – all to raise vital funds for your local hospice.
How it works
- Date – Thursday 14th May 2026
- Time – 9am – 9pm
- Location – Saffron Walden Golf Club
- Entry – £410 for a team of 4 people. You will enjoy…
- A 18-hole round of golf in the charming surrounds of the illustrious Audley End mansion.
- A delicious two-course dinner
- A thrilling auction with exclusive items to bid on
- The chance to win prizes for the winning teams, nearest-the-pin and longest drives.
Take part in the St Clare Golf Day 2026
With limited NHS funding (£2.1m), we need to raise 74% of our annual costs to provide our vital services; in 2025 the running costs of our charity are forecast to be £8.1 million.
Frequently Asked Questions: St Clare Golf Day
Event information
What is the format of the Golf Day?
It is an 18-hole Stableford scoring event. Teams of 4 will compete, with the best 2 scores on every hole counting towards the team score. All 4 players will score on par 3’s. The handicap index limit is Men 20.0 and Ladies 30.0.
What are the tee times?
Tee times will be on a rolling start from the 1st and 10th tees with 10-minute intervals, starting at 10am.
Can I participate in the golf day if I’m not a member of Saffron Walden Golf Club?
Absolutely! This charity golf day is open to both members and non-members.
Can I volunteer at the St Clare Golf Day?
Definitely! We’d love to have you join Team St Clare for the day. If you’re interested, please contact Relationship Fundraising Manager Ellie Gale by emailing ellie.gale@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773750.
What is the dress code?
On the course, collared golf shirts or accredited golf outer garments, smart shorts/skirts, sports socks, and golf shoes are required. Denim shorts or trousers are not allowed. In the clubhouse, smart casual attire is preferred, and golf shoes are not permitted.
Venue
Can I hire a buggy?
Yes, you can hire a buggy by contacting the Hospice. Please call 01279 773750 to arrange this. Please note that availability is limited, and buggies are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is there a driving range to practice?
Yes, there is a full-length covered driving range with various targets and distance markers. Balls for the driving range are provided free of charge for this event.
How do I find the venue?
To find directions to Saffron Walden Golf Club, please click on this link: Directions to Saffron Walden Golf Club
Is there parking available onsite?
Yes, free parking is available onsite, although it’s limited, so please consider carpooling where possible.
Is there a course tour available?
To take a look at the course, click this link: Take a tour of the Saffron Walden Golf Club course.
General etiquette
Mobile phones should be set to silent, and voice calls are not permitted on the course, except in a medical emergency. Calls made on the patio should be made taking into consideration other members on the patio and golfers playing on the 18th hole.
Sponsorship opportunities
Can my organisation/business sponsor the event?
Yes! We offer various sponsorship opportunities. For more information, please contact Relationship Fundraising Manager Ellie Gale by emailing ellie.gale@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773750.
If you have a question we haven’t answered or would like to speak to a member of the Fundraising team, please get in touch with Relationship Fundraising Manager Ellie Gale by calling 01279 773750 or emailing ellie.gale@stclarehospice.org.uk.