Venue

Montrose Mercantile Golf Club

Entry Cost & Dates

Entry Cost

£114.90 per competitor

Entry Dates

Entries Open

Tuesday 18th August 2026

Entries Close

Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 23:59 – Student / Competitor Deadline 

(Students / Competitors must apply by this deadline) 

Thursday 8th October 2026 at 23:59 – Institution Administrator Deadline 

(Institutional Administrators are given 48 hours after the student / competitor deadline to approve entries) 

 

Competition Format

Part of the BUCS Golf Tour 2026-27. 

This is a 54 hole individual stroke play competition played over three days. There will be a cut after 36 holes. For male participants there will be a cut of top 36. For female participants there will be no cut. 

Specific start times for all competitors will be published alongside the Event Guide. 

This event has been approved by the WAGR™ Committee as a Counting Event for both men and women (subject to meeting eligibility criteria). WAGR™ is managed externally to BUCS. 

Single Entry

This competition will NOT operate a staged entry process. As such, please ensure all entries are submitted through BUCS Play prior to the closing date listed above. 

Events and BUCS Points

Please see Appendix 1 and Reg 6 for available BUCS Points.  

Entry Allowance

There is no limit on the number of competitors an institution can enter into this competition. Acceptance into the competition is based on a competitor’s handicap. Competitors who are not accepted will be kept on a reserve list. 

Rules & Regulations

Golf Rules and Regulations   

All competitors should be familiar with and understand available gender categories and regulations under REG 4.3. Please find further information on gender eligibility here. 

Withdrawals

Withdrawals must be made in writing by the athletic union or students’ union and e-mailed to Maddi Cannell. 

Withdrawals after the entry closing date (Thursday 8th October 2026) will still be charged the entry fee (Reg 3.2.4). 

Withdrawal of a competitor does not guarantee a replacement into the competition. Reserves will only be charged an entry fee if they are accepted into the competition. Competitors who do not withdraw, and do not register at the venue, will be classified as a ‘no-show’ and charged the entry fee and an additional £50 fine payable by the competitor’s athletic union or students’ union (Reg 4.4). 

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy 

Guest Entries

Guest entries from non-BUCS member institutions are allowed. Anyone wishing to enter as a guest should contact Maddi Cannell and apply for the event through BUCS Play. 

For information about how to enter as a Guest please refer to this help guide. 

Photography and Videography

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event.

BUCS reserves the right to prohibit photography equipment being used at a BUCS event. BUCS reserves the right to request that the individual ceases to take photographs, deletes any images and, if considered necessary, leaves the venue.

Safeguarding at BUCS Events

BUCS’ mission is to provide exceptional student sporting experiences that inspire, develop and unite.

Critical to our success is our commitment to always providing safe, friendly and enjoyable environments for all participants. Whether competing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, working or spectating at these events, the welfare of all is critical to our mission.

To find out more or report a concern, please click here.