Texas Scramble Open

Description

The Texas Scramble Open takes place July 7, 2026, at Powfoot Golf Club. This open team event uses the scramble format, allowing golfers of all skill levels to compete together. Scoring follows the stableford system, which rewards players for excellent holes rather than penalizing poor ones, making for an engaging and dynamic competition.

Powfoot Golf Club

Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

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.