Burnet Cup Open

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Stableford

Category: Open

Handicap Limit: 28.0

Entry Method: Online


The Burnet Cup Open takes place at Powfoot Golf Club (Cummertrees, Annan, DG12 5QE) on 29 August 2026. The course is reserved exclusively for open competition entrants on the day. Individual stableford format, open to golfers with a handicap of 28 or less (men) or 36 or less (ladies); players without an official handicap must be able to play to an equivalent standard. Scores must be entered via the clubhouse terminal or the HowDidIDo app — failure to do so results in disqualification from the whole competition. Play is in 2 or 3-ball groups only. Late entries can be made by contacting the office on 01461 204100. No refunds are given for open competition entries, and no amendments to pairings can be made on the day. Competition winners should contact the club to arrange prize payment (01461 204100 or info@powfootgolfclub.com). Full details of the Burnet Cup format are available via the club website.


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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.