The Birley Trophy (Junior) 2026 Rules

Players should ensure they have read the SWG Competition Rules and Guidelines, particularly section G15 Dates offered & G18g availability for final.

The Birley Trophy handicap index limit is 36.0, Matches will be played off full difference in course handicap.

Matches to be played over 18 holes from the 1st tee (Red tees) to a conclusion. If play continues beyond the 18th hole any extra holes must be played in the same order they were played from the start of the match and, if applicable, the same stroke allowance given.

The Home player must offer at least three dates and no more than two dates in a seven day period. Please give seven clear days, notice for the first date offered likewise three clear days’ notice must be given when accepting dates.

The Home player must offer the dates by the contact date on the draw sheet; otherwise the opponent may claim Home advantage. Players, who are unable to offer courtesy of the course to their opponent, will be liable to forfeit Home advantage.

Caddies will not be allowed in any round including the final .

Devices which measure wind speed, gradient or temperature will not be permitted.

A random draw for Home/Away will be created at the start of the competition by IG up to the semi final.
Semi-finals will be held at a neutral venue, organised by SWG.
Final will be played ON (not by) 10th OR 11th Oct TBC

Play by TBC

R1 

R2 

R3 

R4 

Final 10th or 11th Oct 2026

The contact for this competition is Pam Mace

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