Competition results

Like the regular events, there are prizes and it’s more of a competitive environment for them to keep them interested. “If members felt they couldn’t compete, then they’d likely stop playing altogether,” continued Wilson. Yes, the standard is high with relatively low handicap limits but it’s more about going out and having a bit of banter and sitting down to meals on a Thursday night with six or eight like-minded guys between the two rounds. The Scottish Seniors Golf Society was formed in late 2006 with the aim of meeting the demand for high-level competition for amateur golfers over the age of 50.

The format is sixpairs playing fourball better ball both days. The 6th annual match against the UK SeniorsGolf Association (UKSGA) will be played at Northumberland GC on Monday 21stand Tuesday 22nd September with a practice round beforehand onSunday 20th September 2026. The format is six pairs playing fourballbetter ball both days.

Scottish Seniors Golfing Society

List of entrants and draws for all competitions are available to view at anytime via links below. You can use this functionality to check that your entry has been received by Competition Secretary. Any changes to original tee times published will be kept to a minimum where possible. Get yourself protected with specialist golf insurance Hints + Tips – To make your society outing go smoothly

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• Like the regular events, there are prizes and it’s more of a competitive environment for them to keep them interested.
• The format is six pairs playing fourballbetter ball both days.
• It is worth noting thatalthough this 2025 team selection takes place before autumn meeting,international masters and match play the position in the 2025 order of meritwill feed into selection for internationals early in the 2026 season.

If maximum field has not been achieved at closing date, then entries will still be accepted on a first come basis until maximum field size is reached. In the event of ties, count back will apply to establish voucher winners. He may just beadmiring the golf before moving on! While it is sensible to try to address this problem wherever it mightarise, there is a danger of becoming overly fixated on the issue when, inreality, around four hours for a three-ball in tournament conditions is notunreasonable. Most of youwill be aware that during the past few tournaments we have had a marshallmainly Ian McKerron on the course during play.

The team of 12 players will be announced after completion of the SSGS SpringMeeting at Barassie  on 21st April 2026. Each team will comprise of six players, at least four ofwhom must be age 55 or over on the competition date, the remainder of whom must be 50 or over 1xbet download on that date. The 16 areas as defined by the Scottish Golf Limited mayenter a team for this one round scratch stroke play event.

Practice rounds can be booked at a cost of £45 (50%reduction on visitor rates) for the week preceding the event or for Sunday 19th,all subject to availability. Access relevant competition tab below to access current entrants and/or draws and subsequent results etc. Of course,the presence of the marshall at any particular part of the course does notnecessarily mean he is concerned about a group’s pace of play. So far, themere presence of a marshall in a buggy has been sufficient to remind groupsthat have fallen behind to slightly quicken their pace without need forwarnings or players being ‘put on the clock’. Be aware however that receipt of entry does not confirm a tee time as a ballot may be required if more than 129 entries received at the closing date.

First ten years of senior society an ‘overwhelming success’

The team will be based largelyon the 2026 SS Scratch Order of Merit at 28th August 2026 althoughthe team Captain will have the last word on selection. The team will bebased largely on the 2025 SS Scratch OoM although the Team Captain will havethe last word on selection. List of entrants and draws for all competitions will also be available to view Draw and results page Five scores will count with the sixth being used in event ofa tie.

ON COURSE MARSHALLING AT SSGS EVENTS

Ian Brotherston, as teamcaptain, however shall have the last word on selection. The Super Seniors Sub-Committee have beensuccessful in arranging 3 team matches, against Wales, UK Senior Golf Association and Spain. From 2024 there will also be a Scratch Matchplay competition in addition tothe usual Handicap Competition. Only 15 of the 40 who played responded and 14of the 22 who qualified by didn’t play responded.

For Super Senior events only, non SSGS members can play in super seniors open, Super Seniors Masters and 1 other super senior event prior to joining the society. If you wish to play in more events, including our non-super senior events then society membership fees are applicable, annual subscription of £25 for existing members and £45 for new members must accompany 1st entry submitted. Ian Brotherston will be playing Captain of the scratch teamand Ian Jeen the non-playing Captain of the handicap team.