Burnet Cup Open

Event Details ⚙

Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026

Format: Pairs Greensomes Stableford

Category: Mixed

Handicap Limit: 18.0 (Ladies: 30.0)

Entry Method: Online

The Burnet Cup Open is a mixed double greensomes stableford competition held at Powfoot Golf Club on 29 August 2026. The course is reserved exclusively for open competition entrants on the day. Teams consist of two players (mixed gender) playing double greensomes format. Maximum handicap allowance is 18 for gentlemen and 30 for ladies, calculated at 60% of low handicap and 40% of high handicap. Players must enter their scores on the clubhouse terminal or via the HowDidIDo App — failure to do so results in disqualification from the competition. All scorecards must be signed, scores entered on the PC, and returned in the box in the clubhouse. Competition winners should contact the club to arrange prize payment (01461 204100 or info@powfootgolfclub.com). Late entries can be made by contacting the office. No refunds are given for open competition entries, and no amendments to pairings can be made on the day. Players are expected to repair all pitch marks and replace divots.

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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.