Event Guide

Timetable

​​​​​​Round 1 (Wednesday): Starting at 10:15, 8/9 minute intervals, groups of 3, random order.

Round 2 (Thursday): Starting at 11:23, 8/9 minute intervals, groups of 3, reverse score order.

Round 3 (Friday): Starting at 09:33, 8/9 minute intervals, groups of 3, reverse score order.

  • Tee times will be emailed out through Golfbox on Wednesday 11 October and will be available on the 'Tee times/results' tab. 
  • There will be a cut after Day 2 (Round 2) for the Men's Competition - 30 players – no ties
  • There will be no cut for Women's Competition
  • Men will be off the white tees & Women off the red tees

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 Competitors who do not register may have their tee time withdrawn.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

There is limited availability for practice rounds. Players should contact the club directly about any practice rounds prior to the event.

Players will be able to collect 1 driving range token per day, these should be collected from the club shop.

Course guides will be available to purchase from the club shop for £8.50.

Order of Merit

This event forms part of the BUCS Golf Tour and Macpherson Order of Merit 2023-24.

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.

Conduct

Players must not wear caps or golf shoes inside the clubhouse at any time and must adhere to the rules of the golf club/clubhouse.

Event referees will follow the groups during the competition ensuring all BUCS regulations are adhered to. Any misbehaviour or foul language from the competitors reported by officials or venue staff will be taken extremely seriously by BUCS and competitors risk penalties or disqualification from the event.

Withdrawals

Withdrawals must be made in writing by the athletic union or students’ union and e-mailed to Luke Gallen, the BUCS Event Manager.

Withdrawals after the entry closing date (Thursday 5 October 2023) will still be charged the entry fee (Reg 3.2.4).

Withdrawal of a competitor does not guarantee a replacement into the competition. Reserves will only be charged an entry fee if they are accepted into the competition. Competitors who do not withdraw, and do not register at the venue, will be classified as a ‘no-show’ and charged the entry fee and an additional £50 fine payable by the competitor’s athletic union or students’ union (Reg 4.4).

Please see our Withdrawal Policy for more details.