Order of Merit for Category 1 players

FROM BARRY HUME

I want to highlight an Order of Merit we have run for the last two seasons, aimed at Category 1 players and those wishing to play competitive golf at 36-hole events. Below is a link to some information:

https://www.facebook.com/2016-Order-of-Merit-sponsored-by-First-Tee-Fitness-1572949206313312/info/?tab=page_info 

A fixture list of twenty 36 hole events around Scotland aimed at category one amateurs who like to play competitive golf at away venues with other strong players.

Players can choose to play in any, all or some of the events on the schedule.

** Please note that entry fee into each 36 hole open is not included and is the responsibility of each player **
 
Key points for 2016;

1. You must play a minimum of 6 events to count towards Tour Championship qualifying.
2. Your best 6 points places will make your OOM score.
3. £50pp to enter the OOM - Prizes paid in Scottish Golf vouchers
4. Additional £10pp to go towards the Tour Championship fund.
5. £60 payable by 1st April 2016

Scoring System;Your best 6 events count towards your total points

Scoring System (400 the target)
100 points for win
70 points for top 5
50 points for top 10
25 points for top 20
10 points for top 30
NR = Zero points.

Handicap System;
Scr – 25 points
1 or 2 – 50 point start
3 or 4 – 150 point start
5 or higher – 200 point start
In this example, 400 points is the estimated winning target from 6 events. Each player 

should be able to accumulate enough points with consistent improving performances 

through a season as a competitive golfer to reach 400 points with their handicap adjusted 

starting point.

2016 schedule;

20 counting events - Plan your route to the Tour 

Championship!

*Saturday 23rd April - Edward Trophy @ Glasgow Gailes
 

*Sunday 1st May - Tryst Trophy @ Falkirk Tryst
 

*Sunday 8th May – McKinnon Wood Cup @ Cawder
 

*Sunday 22nd May – Blairgowrie Open
 

*Saturday 4th June – Baxter Trophy @ Strathaven
 

*Sunday 5th June - Ladybank Open OR Belleisle Cup (Player choice - 75% points at each)
 

*Sunday 12th June – Drumpellier Cup
 

*Sunday 3rd July - Cadzow Cup @ Hamilton
 

*Sunday 10th July – Newlands Trophy @ Lanark
 

*Saturday 6th August – Ralston Rosebowl
 

*Sunday 7th August – Craigston Rosebowl @ Cochrane Castle OR Bothwell Castle Quaich (player choice - 75% points at each)
 

*Saturday 13th August – Glasgow Open @ Pollok
 

*Sunday 21st August - Viking Krus @ Largs
 

*Saturday 27th August – Parlane Macfarlane @ Cathcart Castle
 

*Sunday 28th August – Innerpeffray @ Crieff
 

*Sunday 4th September – Kirkintilloch Shield @ Lenzie
 

*Sunday 11th September - Garnkirk @ Crow Wood
 

*Saturday 17th September – Arrol Cup @ Prestwick St. Nicholas

Double event weekends - 1 event to count per 

weekend. Best one counts for simplicity.
 

Double event days - personal choice. 75% points added due 

to diluted field depth at each.

There are more details on the link and updates on the page plus our Twitter account @csoom15. Anyone interested can email csoom15@hotmail.com too. 

The goal is to enhance the numbers and quality of the fields at these events and return them to their former glory in many cases! Young players looking for experience and game time, older players who can't commit to 72 holes in 1 weekend and local players wanting to be competitive.