Leven Gold Medal

Schedule

Status: Final
Dates: Aug 22 — 23, 2026
Course: Leven Links
Location: Leven, SCO
Format: Stroke Play
Division: Men

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Recap

James White wins second Leven Gold Medal with final-round 67

James White erased the disappointment of missing out after a course-record 60 last year, closing with a 67 to claim his second Leven Gold Medal

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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

Pos	Player	Points
1	James White	300
2	Andrew Davidson	200
3	Scott Crichton	100
4	Craig Pirie	100
T5	James Wilson	100
T5	Ryan White	100
T5	Connor Wilson	100
T8	Dominic Dougan	50
T8	Marcus Rickard	50
T10	Scott Mccandless	50

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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

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