County Championships

The main County Championships comprise a 36 hole stroke play qualifying event, held on one day, with the top 8 players entered into a match play knockout format played over two days to determine the overall County Champion.

The Intermediate Championship is held over the same 36 hole event: eligible age-group players can play in both events simultaneously.

The County Seniors and the County Juniors Championships each comprise an 18 hole stroke play event played on a separate day to the main County Championships.

Competitions

Please note all detailed information about a competition, including entry forms etc, can now be found on a page dedicated to that competition. There will be a link to the page in the tables below or you can 'find' the relevant page via the Search facility.

The Competitions organised by the BCLGA can be categorised as follows: 

County Championships
The main County Championships comprise a 36 hole stroke play qualifying event, held on one day, with the top 8 players entered into a match play knockout format played over two days to determine the overall County Champion.

The Intermediate Championship is held over the same 36 hole event: eligible age-group players can play in both events simultaneously.
 
The County Seniors and the County Juniors Championships each comprise an 18 hole stroke play event played on a separate day to the main County Championships.

One Day Meetings
Events that take place on a specific date; any female amateur golfer belonging to a Bucks club or holding individual membership of the County can enter these competitions, subject to any specific rules for each competition. 

Competitions for Clubs
Events where entries are organised through the Bucks clubs: some being organised on a League basis, some on a knockout basis with a County organised final, some are on a one day meeting basis, some based on performance during the season.

Knock-out competitions for Individuals or Pairs
Knockout events that run over a number of months;  any female amateur golfer belonging to a Bucks club or holding individual membership of the County can enter these competitions, subject to any specific rules for each competition.

Bucks Golf Clubs Open competitions
One day events throughout the county with competition formats decided by the organising clubs.  Please see here for further information.

England Golf competitions
Competitions run by England Golf that may be of interest to Bucks Ladies and Junior Girls.  Please see here for further information.

Handicaps for BCLGA Competitions

From Spring 2024 players entering County competitions and knockouts listed below will need to have played 6 qualifying competition rounds in the 365 days preceding
the date of the competition or round of the event.

County Championships

Bucks Challenge Shield

Summer Bronze League

Interclub Foursomes

Champion of Champions

Challenge Cup

Rose Bowl

Summer Greensomes

Winter Greensomes

Senior County Championships



There are some Local Rules and Terms that will apply to all the BCLGA competitions and these can be found below.
Specific rules that apply to individual competitions, and entry forms, can be accessed via the page dedicated to individual competitions entry forms.

Specific competitions that are restricted to juniors can be accessed via the Juniors tab.




Spring Meeting & County Championship

9th May +
11th/12th May 2024
36 hole strokeplay qualifier competition, max handicap index 36.0
18 hole strokeplay qualifier, max handicap index 36.0
Leading 8 scratch scores go through to the scratch match play stage.
Leading 8 net scores from both the Handicap Competition and the first round of the 36 holes stroke play (unless qualified for scratch match play) go through to handicap match play stage on 13th and 14th May.
Venue: Gerrards Cross


Seniors County Championship

6th July 2023
For players aged 50 and over. 18 hole strokeplay championship.
Venue: Harleyford

Intermediate County Championship

9th May 2024
For players aged between 18 & 25 on 1 January, a 36 hole stroke play championship to be held in parallel with the County Championships qualifier event
Venue: Gerrards Cross
More info
Junior County Championships

10th August 2023
For girls aged under 18 on 1st January; 18 hole stroke play for players with handicap index 18.4 and under and  18 hole stableford for players with handicap index 18.5 and over.
Venue: Burnham Beeches
More info

One Day Meetings

Events that take place on a specific date; any female amateur golfer belonging to a Bucks club or holding individual membership of the County can enter these competitions, subject to any specific rules for each competition, for example age restrictions.

Team events may be made up of players from more than one club.


Seniors/Vets Spring
Meeting

Thursday, 27th April 2023
3 Ball Team Alliance for Seniors (50 to 64) and/or Vets (65+). Mixed age teams are
permissible but play in Seniors competition. Prizes for best Seniors and Vets teams. All handicaps welcome
Venue: Buckingham GC


More info





Par 3 Comp

Monday 20th May 2024
Individual Par 3 competition for Ladies (18 and over).  All handicaps welcome. 
Venue: Wycombe Heights GC


More info

Summer Meeting

Friday 28th July 2023
Team Alliance, best 2 scores to count.  All handicaps and all ages welcome
Venue: Oakland Park

More info

Seniors/Vets Autumn
Meeting
1st Sept 2023


3 Ball Team Alliance for Seniors (50 to 64) and/or Vets (65+). Mixed age teams are
permissible but play in Seniors competition
. Prizes for best Seniors and Vets teams.  All handicaps welcome.
Venue: The South Buckinghamshire GC
More info

Competitions - Clubs

Events where entries are organised through the Bucks clubs: some being organised on a League basis, some on a knockout basis with a County organised final, some are on a one day meeting basis, some based on performance during the season.

Interclub Foursomes

10th October
A one day event normally held in the Autumn with entry limited to two pairs per club - Closing date Monday 18th September 
Venue: Ellesborough GC




Cygnet Trophy

anytime during summer
A qualifying stableford competition held at each club, with their best results being submitted to the County; a trophy is awarded at the AGM for the best result. This is a fund-raiser for County junior golf - Closing date 5th October


County Eclectic Cup

April to Sept
A summer eclectic competition run at each club with the best results being submitted to the County; a trophy is awarded at the AGM for the best result. This is a fund-raiser for the Captain's Charites - Closing date 1st October
More info
Coronation Medals

2022 best scores
BCLGA awards a silver medal for the best aggregate of 4 scratch scores and a bronze medal for the best aggregate of 4 net scores achieved within the County in the previous season. One entry accepted per club - Closing date 1st March
More info
Bucks Challenge Shield

April to October
The premier club team matchplay knockout competition run throughout the summer culminating in a Final at a prearranged venue - Closing date 31st January 

More info

Champion of Champions

April to Sept/Oct
A matchplay knockout singles competition open to the individual scratch champions from each club culminating in a Final at a nominated venue - Closing date 28th February


Summer Silver League

April - Sept
A league matchplay competition, organised in divisions, for club teams of 3 players with a handicap index of 18.4 or below run throughout the summer - Closing date 28th February

Summer Bronze League

April - Sept
A league matchplay competition, organised in divisions, for club teams of 3 players with a handicap index of 18.5 and above run throughout the summer - Closing date 28th February
Winter League


Oct to April
A league matchplay competition, organised in divisions for club teams of 6 players, 3 pairs, run throughout the winter - Closing date 31st August

Competitions - Individual

Knockout events that run over a number of months; any female amateur golfer belonging to a Bucks club or holding individual membership of the County can enter these competitions, subject to any specific rules for each competition.

Challenge Cup

April to Sept
Singles knockout for players with a handicap index of 18.4 or less.

Played throughout the summer with a final organised at a neutral venue
Closing date 28th February
More info
Rose Bowl

April to Sept
Singles knockout for players with a handicap index of 18.5 or more.

Played throughout the summer with a final organised at a neutral venue
Closing date 28th February
More info

Summer Greensomes

April to Sept
Knockout Greensomes.

Played throughout the summer with a final organised at a neutral venue
Closing date 28th February


Winter Greensomes

Oct to April
Knockout Greensomes.

Played throughout the winter with a final organised at a neutral venue
Closing date 15th September
More Info

Midlands South Seniors Championship 2023

Oxfordshire Ladies' County Golf Association is hosting the 2023 MS Seniors' Championship at North Oxford GC on Wednesday 7th June

Entry fee is £55 to include coffee & pastry on arrival and a 2-course lunch. All entrants must be over 50 on January 1st 2023. Handicap Index limit is 19.5. Prizes will be awarded for Scratch and Nett results.

Please see the Poster for more details and register: https://www.olcga.org.uk/competitions/midland-south-seniors-championships

BB&O Under 25 Championship

Mixed Under 25 Championship, Tuesday 30th May 2023 - Huntercombe

Men play from White Tees
Women play from Red Tees

18 Hole Medal for players under 25 years of age on 1st January 2023.
Entry fee is £45.00 to include tournament, food and prizes.

Sign up online at the BB&O Website or click link 

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