ENTRY INFORMATION
Entry Cost and Dates
Entry Cost
£113.75 per individual competitor
Entry Dates
Entries Open
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Entries Close
Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 23:59 – Student / Competitor Deadline
(Students / Competitors must apply by this deadline)
Thursday 19 February 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 2025-26.
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 30 (no ties). For female participants there will be a cut to top 9 (no ties) should entry levels permit. This will be confirmed in the Event Guide pre-event.
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 males and females (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.
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 and Regulations
Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy
Competitors withdrawing during the competition must inform Maddi Cannell & Chris Purdie, stating their reason for withdrawal. Any withdrawals after the IA approval deadline (Thursday 16 September 2025) will still be charged the entry fee.
Competitors must also inform their institution they have withdrawn from the competition. Any competitor who does not show up to register for their opening round will be considered a no show and their institution will be fined £50 in addition to the entry fee for the event.
Please see our Withdrawal Policy for more details.
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.
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 19 February 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).
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.