Gents 36 Hole Open (Brangan Cup - OOM - Scottish Golf Union)

Description

The Gents 36 Hole Open takes place at Duff House Royal Golf Club on June 7, 2026, featuring a Stableford scoring format for individual competitors. Organised by the Scottish Golf Union as part of the Order of Merit, this men's event welcomes golfers with handicaps up to 9.0. The entry fee is £40.00, with the Brangan Cup awarded to the winner.

Duff House Royal Golf Club

Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Duff House Royal Golf Club is a championship parkland course designed by the legendary Dr Alister MacKenzie, located in Banff, Scotland. Currently ranked #32 in Golf World's Top 100 parklands in Great Britain and Ireland, the course is renowned for its challenging two-tier greens—a design feature that preceded Augusta National's famous greens. The course presents a demanding scratch par of 68 set within beautifully manicured parkland with glimpses of the Moray Firth. The River Deveron, a noted angling river, borders five holes and frames the closing holes as it flows toward the sea via the seven-span Banff Bridge. Notable features include the historic Duff House itself, an 18th-century classical country house managed by Historic Scotland, which sits within the tree-lined course boundaries. Duff House Royal holds the distinction of being the only Royal golf club where the Royal title is used as a suffix rather than prefix, reportedly as a tribute to Princess Royal Louise. The course offers comprehensive facilities including buggy hire, visitor amenities, dining, and instruction from a resident former tour professional, combining challenging golf with strong hospitality standards.