The English & Welsh Championships returns to Sherwood Forest for the 2022-23 season.

Event Guide

**Event Format Update**

This event will now run as a 54-hole event across 3 days. The entry fee will be updated and reduced to reflect this change.

Due to the late change, the event will still carry the Order of Merit points offered for a 72-hole event.

Timetable

​​​​​​Round 1 (Monday): Starting at 10:03, 9 minute intervals, random order.

Round 2 (Tuesday): Starting at 07:48, 9 minute intervals, reverse score order.

Round 3 (Wednesday): Starting at 10:03, 9 minute intervals, reverse score order.

  • Tee times will be emailed out through Golfbox towards the end of the week and will be available on the 'Tee times/results' tab.
  • There will be a cut on the last day for the male players which will be for the top 36 players – no ties
  • There will be no cut for female players

Registration

Competitors must register at least 30 minutes before starting Round 1. Competitors are encouraged to register as soon as they arrive at the venue. Registration will be located in the clubhouse.

Competitors must show their student ID on arrival. Competitors who do not register may have their tee time withdrawn. Players need to come to registration area each day to collect their scorecard.

Competitors are encouraged to use and update golfbox for their scoring so the tournament can provide up to date live scoring.

As per the rules of golf, competitors who do not show for their tee time will be disqualified.

Practice

Please contact the golf club directly to book any practice rounds, there are limited rounds available due to member usage.

Course Guides & Range Balls

 

1 range token will be given to competitors per day free of charge.

Order of Merit

This event forms part of the BUCS Golf Tour and Macpherson Order of Merit 2022-23.

BUCS Macpherson Order of Merit points for qualification to the BUCS Golf Tour Finals will be awarded to the top 20 men and top 20 women as detailed within the BUCS Golf rules and regulations.

This event will carry the weighting of a 72-hole Order of Merit Competition.

Pin Sheets

Pin Sheets for each day will be available on each day.

Caddies

The use of caddies is permitted. Competitors must inform a BUCS member of staff prior to the round that they'll be using a caddie.

Dress Code

Competitors are expected to dress appropriately when in the clubhouse; trainers, sandals, jeans and sportswear are not permitted indoors. Competitors must therefore bring a change of clothes and footwear for use in the clubhouse. No golf shoes or hats are permitted in the clubhouse.

For further information competitors should check the golf club website.

Changing Facilities

There are changing facilities and showers located within the clubhouse. A limited number of lockers are available. BUCS cannot be held responsible for any loss of valuables or equipment during the event.

Reserves

Competitors who are not allocated a tee time on the start sheet will be included on the reserve list. Following the close of Stage 1 entries the reserve list will be arranged in handicap order. If an accepted competitor withdraws from the competition their tee time will be offered to the next competitor on the reserve list. BUCS will contact the institution of the reserve competitor to offer this tee time.

If a reserve competitor is unable to take the tee time BUCS will contact the next institution until the tee time is taken. Reserve competitors should communicate their availability with their athletic union or students’ union and remain available should withdrawals occur.

If a competitor on the reserve list no longer wishes to be considered for the competition; they must inform their institution and withdraw following the process detailed in the entry information.

Withdrawals

Competitors withdrawing during the competition must inform Luke Gallen, stating their reason for withdrawal. Any withdrawals after the IA approval deadline (Thursday 16 March 2023) will still be charged the entry fee.

Competitors must also inform their institution they have withdrawn from the competition. Any competitor who does not show up to register for their opening round will be considered a no show and their institution will be fined £50 in addition to the entry fee for the event.

Please see our Withdrawal Policy for more details.