Leven Gold Medal

About the tournament

The world's oldest open amateur stroke play championship, first contested in 1870, the Leven Gold Medal returns to the historic Fife links for its 72-hole test. Players face 36 holes on Saturday, a cut to the top 42 and ties, then 36 more on Sunday for the gold medal and a place in amateur-golf history.

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Tournament Facts

FormatStroke Play

CategoryMen

Holes723 rounds

Field72players

CutTop 42 and ties after 36 holes

Eligibility

Max handicap at time of entry 3.4; ballot made for lowest 72 players

How to enter

HandicapActive USGA Handicap Index (GHIN) required to enter

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Strategic Insight

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Expected cut lineTop 42 and tiesAfter 36 holes

Strength of field

The field is limited to the 72 lowest-handicap entrants at the time of entry, ensuring elite amateur competition across the two-day championship.

Course expectations

Leven Links' undulating fairways, large true-running greens, and revetted bunkers demand precision iron play and excellent putting; the par-5 18th over Scoonie Burn is one of Scottish links golf's signature finishing holes.

Weather risk

Late-August weather on the Fife coast can bring wind and rain; players should prepare for changing conditions that can turn the par-71 layout into a stern test.

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Past Champions & Results

13 years on record · 2008–2025

Defending Champion

James White

271

Runner-upAndrew Davidson · lost by 2 strokes

2021 Results

WinnerJames White271

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