The Halford Hewitt

The Halford Hewitt has been described by the golf writer Nick Tremayne as ‘the greatest of all truly amateur tournaments’.  Founded in 1924 it is competed for today by the old boys of 64 English and Scottish public schools which each field five foursomes pairs, making 640 competitors in all. The sheer size of the “field” – plus the hundreds of supporters who routinely turn up – is part of what makes the “Hewitt” a unique sporting event. The tournament has a rich history, frequently pits average golfers against famous internationals, and produces moments of golfing pressure simply not experienced by amateur players elsewhere.

The draw for the Halford Hewitt takes place each year in January. The date of the Halford Hewitt is determined according to the “Micklem Formula” as determined by Gerald Micklem as follows.

“The final of the Halford Hewitt will be played on the second Sunday in April unless that is Easter Sunday, in which case it will be played on the first Sunday in April.”