Burnet Cup Open

Description

The Burnet Cup Open takes place at Powfoot Golf Club on August 29, 2026, welcoming golfers with handicaps up to 28.0. Competitors will play individual format using stableford scoring, where points are awarded based on net score rather than traditional stroke play. This open category event provides an accessible opportunity for golfers across varying skill levels.

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.