Seaford Blatchington, as the club is referred to locally, is a Sussex gem and one of the finest downland courses in the country set in a particularly beautiful part of the South Downs. A delight to play and always a challenge but never too daunting, it will reward accurate ball-strikers who maintain concentration and treat every hole with respect.
Set high above The Channel with glorious views of the surrounding South Downs and the glistening sea, the chalk base is free draining making our course playable when many others are shut.
Fast and rolling fairways, testing slopes and challenging carries, all call for good drives and precision approaches to make a low score. Buggies are available but the course is a joy to walk with gentle gradients that belie it’s downland setting.
We pride ourselves on keeping the course in superb condition making it fun but fair. Designed by the legendary J H Taylor it measures 6,234 yards off the yellow tees. 6,546 yards off the white back tees.
Since the changes in the handicapping system from 01 April 2024 the percentage calculation for competitions has changed.
The shots that you receive is no longer based on your course handicap.
The calculation is now based on your exact handicap index.
There is a folder by the PSI machine and one in the pro shop where you can check the number of shots that you receive for singles and better ball stroke play competitions.
For the technical people the calculation is as follows: Handicap index X course slope rating/average slope rating (113)
Add or subtract the difference between par and course rating X competition percentage
Example
Handicap index 4 X 120/113 = 4.24778
4.24778 + 1.3 (yellow tees 70.3 – 69) = 5.5477
5.5477 X 95% = 5.27 rounded to 5 shots
Kind regards
Craig Sorrell
Competitions Secretary
