The English Open – resurrected for this year – will take place from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21. 

The Vale, on Hill Furze Road, is set to host the event this year.

Ruud Hercik, general manager at the club, said: “We have been selected as the host venue for this year’s English Open.

“We competed with other clubs around the country and were awarded the venue in November or December.

“It’s the pinnacle of golf that we have had here and in the county.”

Players including Matthew Southgate, Matthew Baldwin and Chris Wood are confirmed to compete for the £300,000 prize fund.

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The announcement comes during a period of major development for the club, with £2 million invested over the past five years.

Recent upgrades include a full bunker reconstruction using Durabunker technology, new tees, and plans to implement a new multi-purpose short game area.

The works over the last five years have also included drainage works and a new irrigation system. 

NEW: The course has benefited from work on the bunkers as part of the investment (Image: The Vale)

Mr Hercik said: “All 27 holes have benefitted from the bunkers. The quality of the bunkers has really elevated, the visual impact.

“The course has been more accessible through the winter months.

“Water management systems more efficient, with less work required on the upkeep.”

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Working in partnership in bringing the English Open back, England Golf and the DP World Tour have aspirations to see it feature on the DP World Tour schedule in 2028. 

Guy Kinnings, chief executive of the DP World Tour, said: “We are delighted with today’s announcement that, together with England Golf, we will be returning one of golf’s most prestigious titles to the global stage. It is a title with great resonance, hence this is a significant moment for us.

“This is also a new era for the relationship between our two organisations and we look forward to working together to help progress all aspects of the game in England.

“For over 50 years, national Opens have been a cornerstone of our international schedule, tournaments rooted in tradition and ones which shine a spotlight on the countries we play, the relationships we have fostered in these countries over decades, and on the communities that host them. The English Open’s return reflects that heritage.”