Rye Golf Club

Bernard Darwin Youth Salver

The large silver salver presented to Bernard Darwin by the Times Newspaper is the trophy for this prestigious event, open to gentlemen under the age of 21 on 1st January in the year of competition, with a category one handicap . Only 50 players are selected from those with the lowest handicaps.

Entries for 2026 are now available by downloading the form below.

DETAILS

The figure of 50 has special relevance as it commemorates the fact that Bernard Darwin was twice Captain of Rye, in 1906 and 1956, a gap of 50 years!

Usually played in the third week in March, the four round medal event, played at a good pace in two ball matches is possibly one of the earliest qualifiers of a high standard in the season, and is keenly fought on the rolling dry links and speedy greens of Rye. The event results are accepted by the World Amateur Golf Rankings.

The Silver medal which the winner receives will take pride of place in any collection.

The Rules

The event will be played in accordance with the Rules of golf and local rules, as approved by the Competition Committee.

Past Winners

Winners and their Club since 1996 to the present day can be viewed on the Darwin Salver Past Winners Board.

Entrance Form

2026 Entrance Form. 'Click here' to download.

Entries close 10:00 a.m., 8th March 2026. 50 players will be accepted, based on the lowest handicaps. Those that are successful in making the final draw will have opportunity of a practice round on Monday 16th March.