Event Guide
Entry Details & Cost
This is a closed event. A student can only enter who has qualified through the Macpherson Order of Merit qualifying events (Golf Tour) and has played a minimum of 2 tour events, competitors who do not qualify will form a reserve list.
As per regulation GOL 4.8; the top 50 men and top 15 women will automatically be entered into the draw for Tour Finals following the conclusion of the last qualifying event.
Competitors will be emailed to confirm their availability for the event via email; institutions will then be contacted via e-mail to confirm acceptance/approval of their competitor into the event as would be done for every event.
Entry Cost
£99.75 per competitor
Part of the BUCS Golf Tour 2022-23 and Macpherson Order of Merit.
This is a 72 hole individual stroke play competition played over three days at Blairgowrie Golf Club.
Timetable
- Monday 24 April - Round 1 - Starting at 08:00 - 9 minute intervals - Random Order
- Tuesday 25 April - Round 2 - Starting at 08:00 - 9 minute intervals - Reserve Score Order
- Tuesday 25 April - Round 3 - Starting 13:00 - 9 minute intervals - Same Order as Round 2
- There will be a cut in the men's competition after 3 round to 24 - including ties
- Wednesday 26 April - Round 4 - Starting 08:00 - 9 minute intervals - Reverse Score Order
All rounds will be played in groups of 3.
Tee times will be emailed out through Golfbox closer to the event and will be available on the 'Tee times/results' tab.
There will be no cut for female competition.
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 Competitors who do not register may have their tee time withdrawn.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 Rounds
Practice rounds are available between 14:00 - 16:30 on Sunday 23 April.
These are bookable directly through the pro shop at a cost of £20 per round per player.
Range Tokens & Course Guides
Course guides will be provided to each competitor free of charge.
Competitors will be given 1 range token prior to each round free of charge.
Please note: The driving range next to the 18th Hole on Rosemount is Irons only. The range a short drive away in Carsie is full length.
Order of Merit
This event forms part of the BUCS Golf Tour and Macpherson Order of Merit.
The Winner of the season long order of Merit will also be announced at the conclusion of this event.
Points for the OOM will be awarded to the top 20 men and top 20 women as detailed in the BUCS Golf Rules and Regulations.
Caddies
Dress Code
Changing Facilities
Pin Sheets
Withdrawals
Competitors withdrawing during the competition must inform email Luke Gallen, stating their reason for withdrawal. Any withdrawals after Tuesday 18 April 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.