AFL Trophy

Event Details ⚙

Date: Sunday, 07 June 2026

Format: Pairs

Scoring: Stableford

Category: Mens

Handicap Limit: 18.0

Entry Method: Online

The AFL Trophy is a Gents 2-Man Texas Scramble open competition held at Powfoot Golf Club on 7 June 2026. The course is reserved for open competitors on the day. Scoring is stableford, with a handicap allowance of 35% of the lower handicap plus 15% of the higher handicap. Maximum handicap is 18. Strokes are taken as per stroke index. Each player must hit a minimum of seven tee shots, of which at least one must be on a par three (holes 7, 12, or 15). For tee shots taken, gross scores are recorded in column A or B accordingly. Ball placement rules: on the fairway, the second player places within 12 inches; in the rough or a hazard, the second player drops within one club length no nearer the hole; on the green, the second ball is placed within one putter head, and all balls must be properly marked before lifting. Late entries can be made by calling the office on 01461 204100. Prize winners should contact the club to arrange prize payment by phone (01461 204100) or email (info@powfootgolfclub.com). Players must hold an official handicap of 18 or below.

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Venue

Powfoot Golf Club

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Powfoot Golf Club is a historic course opened in 1903 and redesigned by legendary architect James Braid in 1923. Located in Dumfriesshire, South West Scotland, it combines links and parkland golf in breathtaking scenery. The course presents challenging holes set among whins and gorse, earning its reputation as "one of golf's best kept secrets." The layout features a mixture of terrain that tests players of varying abilities. Notable accomplishments include hosting the 2020 Scottish Girls' Open Championship. Winter play involves specific protocols including winter greens on holes 1, 2, 3, 15, and 16, with lift-and-place rules in operation. The course maintains high standards of presentation and offers friendly hospitality to all visitors, from seasoned golfers to casual players. The terrain and strategic placement of hazards provide a significant challenge while the natural Scottish landscape enhances the playing experience. Buggies are not permitted on the course, preserving its traditional character and condition.