An exhaustive list of the competitions we run throughout the year.
Qualifiers and Finals
We typically hold the majority of our qualifiers on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Saturday Monthly Medals
Twelve Saturday stroke play qualifiers are held each season across both Troon Lochgreen and Darley courses. The outright net winner from each qualifier qualifies for the final. The final is usually held in September, alternating between Troon Darley in even-numbered years and Troon Lochgreen in odd-numbered years. The first qualifier of the new season also serves as the final for the previous year, with the defending champion returning to defend their title. The overall winner is the player with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the Peter McAdam Trophy
Sunday Monthly Medals
Twelve Sunday stroke play qualifiers are held each season across both Troon Lochgreen and Darley courses. The outright net winner from each qualifier qualifies for the final. The final is usually held in September, alternating between Troon Darley in even-numbered years and Troon Lochgreen in odd-numbered years. The first qualifier of the new season also serves as the final for the previous year, with the defending champion returning to defend their title. The overall winner is the player with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the David Hay Cup is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
David Finch Memorial Medal
Six Wednesday stroke play qualifiers are held each season across both Troon Lochgreen and Darley courses. The outright net winner from each qualifier qualifies for the final. The final is usually held in September, alternating between Troon Darley in even-numbered years and Troon Lochgreen in odd-numbered years. The first qualifier of the new season also serves as the final for the previous year, with the defending champion returning to defend their title. The overall winner is the player with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the David Finch Memorial Trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
Lochgreen Bowl
Twelve Saturday stroke play qualifiers are held each season on Troon Lochgreen. Winners of each division — and any players tied for the lowest net score — qualify for the final. The first qualifier of the new season also serves as the final for the previous year, with the defending champion returning to defend their title. The overall winner is the player with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the Lochgreen Bowl is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
Victory Cup
Twelve Saturday stroke play qualifiers are held each season on Troon Darley. Winners of each division — and any players tied for the lowest net score — qualify for the final. The first qualifier of the new season also serves as the final for the previous year, with the defending champion returning to defend their title. The overall winner is the player with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the Victory Cup trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
Keltie/Anderson Memorial
Twelve Sunday stroke play qualifiers are held each season across both Troon Lochgreen and Darley courses. Winners of each division — and any players tied for the lowest net score — qualify for the final. The final is held in August, played on Troon Lochgreen in even-numbered years and Troon Darley in odd-numbered years. The overall winner is the player with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the Anderson & Keltie Trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
G. Shannon Memorial
Twelve Sunday stroke play qualifiers are held each season, alternating between both Troon Lochgreen and Darley courses. Winners of each division — and any players tied for the lowest net score — qualify for the final, which is usually held in September. The final is played on Troon Lochgreen in even-numbered years and Troon Darley in odd-numbered years. The overall winner is the player with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the G. Shannon Memorial Trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
J.B. Stevenson Memorial
Wednesday stroke play qualifiers played on every free Wednesday from April to August. Winners of each division — and any players tied for the lowest net score — qualify for the final, which is held in August. The overall winner is the player with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the J.B. Stevenson Trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
D.G. Baxter Memorial
The D.G. Baxter Memorial is a two-round stroke play competition held in June. The first round is played on Troon Lochgreen and the second round on Troon Darley from the yellow tees. The winner is determined by the best total net score across both rounds, with prizes awarded and the D.G. Baxter Quaich presented at the annual prize-giving.
Spring Meeting
The Spring Meeting is an annual stroke play competition held on the last available Saturday at the end of April on Troon Lochgreen. It is one of three seasonal events (Spring, Summer and Autumn). A prize is awarded to the winner with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback.
Summer Meeting
The Summer Meeting is an annual stroke play competition held on a Saturday at the start of August on Troon Darley. It is one of three seasonal events (Spring, Summer and Autumn). A prize is awarded to the winner with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback.
Autumn Meeting
The Autumn Meeting is an annual stroke play competition held on a Saturday at the start of October on Troon Lochgreen. It is one of three seasonal events (Spring, Summer and Autumn). A prize is awarded to the winner with the lowest net score in the final, with ties decided by countback.
Season’s Cup
An aggregate stroke play competition based on performances in the Spring, Summer and Autumn Meetings. Players accumulate net scores across these three designated competitions, with the combined total used to determine the standings. The overall winner is the player with the lowest overall net aggregate across the qualifying events, with ties decided by countback. A prize is awarded to the winner, and the Season’s Cup is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
Winter Stableford Aggregate
The Winter Stableford Aggregate consists of six stableford rounds played between October and March, with three rounds held on Troon Lochgreen and three rounds held on Troon Darley. A player’s best Stableford score from Lochgreen and their best score from Darley are combined to create their aggregate total. The overall winner is the player with the lowest overall net aggregate across the qualifying events, with ties decided by the best Darley score. A prize is awarded to the winner, and the Winter Stableford Trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
Clark Trophy
The Clark Trophy is a two-round competition held on Wednesdays around June, played entirely on Troon Darley. The overall winner is the player with the lowest total net score across both rounds, with ties decided by countback. A prize is awarded to the winner, and the Clark Trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
Crawford Trophy
The Crawford Trophy is awarded based on the combined results of the Lochgreen Bowl and Victory Cup qualifiers. The player with the best overall net score across these events is declared the overall winner, with ties decided by countback. A prize is awarded to the winner, and the Crawford Trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
Scratch Player of The Year
The winner of the Scratch Player of the Year is determined through a points system. Points are awarded to the top 10 players with the lowest gross scores in competitions held from May to September, with 10 points given for first place and 1 point for tenth place. The player who accumulates the highest total points is declared the winner. The winner will be awarded with a prize and the Scratch Player of The Year Trophy will be presented at our annual prize-giving event.
Hagen Driver
The Hagen Driver comprises a single round stroke play qualifier that is held in April on Troon Darley. The top fifteen net scores, along with the title holder, will advance to a seeded knockout matchplay draw, with all rounds played on Troon Darley. The winner and runner up will be awarded with prizes. The winner of the competition will be decided by knockout and the Hagen Driver Trophy will be awarded to the winner at our annual prize-giving event, while the priceless Hagen Driver Club remains on display at the St. Andrews Golf Museum.
Stroke Play Championship
The Stroke Play Championship is a 36-hole competition held in September, played over both Troon Lochgreen and Troon Darley, and is open to all Category 1 golfers. A total of 21 places are available, including the current holder. If entries exceed the available places, a ballot based on Handicap Index will determine the final field. The winner is decided by the best combined scratch score over 36 holes, with ties decided by countback. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the Stroke Play Championship Trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
Club Championship
The Club Championship comprises four stroke play qualifiers, two played on Troon Lochgreen and two on Troon Darley throughout May. The best scratch score from each course will be tallied to determine the top fifteen golfers to progress alongside the current holder of the Club Championship Trophy. The leading qualifier from the stroke play stage will be awarded the Stalybridge Salver at the club’s annual prize-giving. If the qualifiers for the Club Championship are unable to participate in the final, the highest-ranked qualifiers in the Willie Anderson event will be substituted to ensure that there are a sufficient number of participants for the final.
These finalists will advance to a seeded knockout matchplay draw, with closing dates set for each round. All first-round ties must be played on Troon Darley and completed by 28th June 2026. Quarter-final ties must be played on Troon Lochgreen and completed by 26th July 2026. Both semi-finals are to be played on Troon Darley and completed by 23rd August 2026. The final will be played on Troon Darley on Friday 28th August 2026 at 17:30. A referee will be appointed for the final. The overall winner is decided by knockout. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the Peter Howie Trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving. The Champion will also be entered into the Ayrshire Men’s Champion of Champions competition run by The Ayrshire Golf Association.
Willie Anderson
The Willie Anderson comprises four stroke play qualifiers, two played on Troon Lochgreen and two on Troon Darley throughout May. The best net score from each course will be tallied to determine the top fifteen golfers to progress alongside the current holder of the Willie Anderson Trophy. The leading qualifier from the stroke play stage will be awarded the Rothesay Salver at the club’s annual prize-giving.
These finalists will advance to a seeded knockout matchplay draw, with closing dates set for each round. All first-round ties must be played on Troon Darley and completed by 28th June 2026. Quarter-final ties must be played on Troon Lochgreen and completed by 26th July 2026. Both semi-finals are to be played on Troon Darley and completed by 23rd August 2026. The final will be played on Troon Darley on Friday 28th August 2026 at 17:30. A referee will be appointed for the final. The overall winner is decided by knockout. Prizes are awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the Willie Anderson Trophy is presented at the club’s annual prize-giving.
Matchplay Competitions
Summer Four Ball
The Summer Four Ball is a team knockout competition where teams of two golfers are entered into a draw. The teams are given deadlines to arrange and play matches, and they must submit scores to the club by the specified deadlines. The winner and runner up will be awarded with prizes. The overall winner of the competition will be decided by knockout and the Jim Pennington Trophy will be awarded to the winners at our annual prize-giving event. Winners of this competition qualify for the Ayrshire Fourball Championship.
Winter Foursomes
The Winter Foursomes is a team knockout competition where teams of two golfers are entered into a draw. The teams are given deadlines to arrange and play matches, and they must submit scores to the club by the specified deadlines. The winner and runner up will be awarded with prizes. The overall winner of the competition will be decided by knockout and the Winter Foursomes Trophy will be awarded to the winners at our annual prize-giving event. Winners of this competition will qualify for the Daily Mail Foursomes Competition.
Bud Smith
The Bud Smith is a knockout competition where golfers are entered into a draw. Golfers are given deadlines to arrange and play matches, and they must submit scores to the club by the specified deadlines. The winner and runner up will be awarded with prizes. The winner of the competition will be decided by knockout and the Bud Smith Trophy will be awarded to the winner at our annual prize-giving event.
Seniors Championship
The Seniors Championship is a knockout competition open to golfers over the age of fifty. Golfers are entered into a draw and given deadlines to arrange and play matches. They must submit scores to the club by the specified deadlines. The winner and runner up will be awarded with prizes. The winner of the competition will be decided by knockout and the Seniors Championship Trophy will be awarded to the winner at our annual prize-giving event.
One Off Competitions
McKibbin Trophy
The Hugh McKibbin Trophy is an annual Ryder Cup-style team match against Troon Welbeck Golf Club. As is customary, the captains of each club would select their teams to compete for the highly coveted Hugh McKibbin Trophy. The trophy will be presented to the winning team on the day.
G. Moncrieff Memorial
The G. Moncrieff Memorial is a stroke play competition held on the last Saturday available on Troon Darley in October. The winner is determined by the best net score, and the Gordon Moncrieff Trophy will be presented to the winner at our annual prize-giving event.
Darley Clock
The Darley Clock is a one-time stroke play competition held over Troon Darley in May where the winner is determined by the best net score. The prize for the winner is a pocket watch and will be presented during our annual prize-giving event.
Rothesay Match
This annual competition against Rothesay Golf Club is a sixteen man team match alternating each year home and away.
Mattie Wilson Memorial
The Mattie Wilson Memorial is a stroke play competition held on a Saturday at the end of July. This competition is exclusively played on Troon Lochgreen. The winner is determined by the best net score, and the Mattie Wilson Trophy will be presented to the winner at our annual prize-giving event.
Seniors Summer Meeting
The Senior Summer Stroke Play is held each year on the first Monday of August. This competition is for members over the age of fifty. The winner is determined by the best net score, and the Seniors Summer Meeting Trophy will be presented to the winner at our annual prize-giving event.
Centenary Competition
The Centenary Competition is a one off stroke play competition in Summer that celebrates the clubs history. The winner is determined by the best net score, and the Centenary Cup will be presented to the winner at our annual prize-giving event.
Hangover Trophy
The Hangover Trophy is a one off stroke play competition held the day after the annual prize giving ceremony and is open to members who attended. The winner is determined by the best net score, and the Hangover Trophy will be presented to the winner at our annual prize-giving event the following year.
Captain’s Prize
The Captain's Prize is a competition held as a one-off event. The Captain himself selects the course, competition format and the prizes for this competition.
Vice Captain’s Prize
The Vice Captain's Prize is a competition held as a one-off event. The Vice Captain himself selects the course, competition format and the prizes for this competition.
Captain’s Charity
The Captain's Charity is a competition held as a one-off event. The Captain himself selects the course, competition format, prizes and the charity we will be raising money for.
Christmas Competition
The Christmas competition is held as a one-off event held on the Saturday before Christmas Day. The format of the competition varies from year to year.
New Year Competition
The Christmas competition is held as a one-off event held on the Saturday before New Years Day. The format of the competition varies from year to year.
Events and Opens
Our events appear on our fixtures and are advertised in the weeks and months prior to taking place.
Annual General Meeting
Usually held in Troon Links Clubhouse at the start of February. The order of business is announced in January.
Meet and Greet
We like to host a Meet and Greet Evening for our new and existing members before the season begins in April. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and socialise with fellow golf enthusiasts in our community. The event is held in March at the Troon Links clubhouse. It's an informal evening with light refreshments provided. The purpose of the evening is to introduce new members to the club and to provide an opportunity for members to get to know each other better. More information is shared with our members closer to the time.
The Jubilee
Founded in 1911 and with Troon St Meddans Golf Club proudly serving as the host on behalf of Golf South Ayrshire every mid-May, the Jubilee Competition stands as a highly anticipated annual event. Held over Troon Lochgreen in May, it’s open to golfers who hold a Golf South Ayrshire season ticket and a valid WHS Handicap. The overall winner of the event will be decided by the best net score, and the Burgh of Troon Trophy will be presented to the winner at our annual prize-giving event. The golfer with the best scratch score will be presented with the Adam Wood Trophy at our annual prize-giving event.
Troon Links Championship
The Troon Links Championship consists of 36 holes of qualifying, played over Royal Troon Portland and Troon Lochgreen. The leading 16 competitors then contest a matchplay knockout over the Royal Troon Old Course from the Championship tees. Prizes are awarded to the winner, and the Troon Links Championship Trophy is presented on the day of the final.
The St Meddans Open
The St. Meddans Open Competition is eagerly anticipated each year and draws a significant crowd. Taking place in early August, this Open event is known for its highly anticipated nature. Participants have the chance to win impressive prizes based on their standings, and there's also a raffle and prizes available on every hole. It is also a qualifying event for the Doc Thom Ayrshire Men's Order of Merit run by Ayrshire Golf Association. The overall winner of the competition will be decided by the best net score in the final and the Reliance Cup will be presented to the winner at our annual prize-giving event.
Captain vs Vice Ryder Cup
Taking place in September, this light-hearted event marks the close of the season. Our Club Captain and Vice-Captain go head-to-head, each leading a team of members in Fourball matches in the morning, followed by singles matches in the afternoon.
Prize Giving and Dinner
Our annual prize-giving event takes place in the middle of November. It's an evening dedicated to celebrating our finalists and presenting them with their well-deserved trophies. Winners will have the opportunity to take a commemorative photo with their trophy. The evening features a delectable three-course meal, and we are honoured to have a guest speaker join us for the occasion. Please note, members are reminded that under no circumstances should you be taking trophies home with you. Please make sure to hand them back after your photo has been taken.
Ayrshire Golf Association (AGA) County Competitions
The Club participates annually in a range of prestigious county competitions organised by the Ayrshire Golf Association (AGA). These events provide members with the opportunity to represent the Club against other Ayrshire clubs and compete at a high standard throughout the season.
Ayrshire Men’s Handicap League
A divisional, home-and-away team league played on a handicap basis against other Ayrshire clubs throughout the season. Results determine league standings, with promotion and relegation between divisions adding competitive incentive year to year.
Ayrshire Men’s Fourball Championship
A two-man knockout competition played in fourball match play format. Each player plays their own ball, with the better score from each pair counting on every hole. Clubs enter a selected pairing to represent them in head-to-head ties progressing to a final.
Ayrshire Scratch League
A team league played off scratch (gross scores only), designed for the club’s lowest-handicap players. Like the Handicap League, fixtures are played home and away across the season, with divisional standings determining final placings.
Ayrshire Seniors League
A team league competition for senior golfers representing member clubs. Matches are played across the season against other Ayrshire clubs, providing competitive inter-club golf specifically for senior members.
Gary Bryden Memorial Salver
A scratch team knockout competition where clubs compete using gross scores only (no handicap allowances). Ties are played head-to-head, with winning teams advancing through successive rounds to the final.
Men’s Champion of Champions Trophy
An individual knockout match play event contested by the reigning Club Champions from each Ayrshire member club. The competition determines the county’s “Champion of Champions” for the season.
Presidents Putter
A handicap team knockout competition in which clubs compete in drawn ties, progressing through rounds to a county final. The format allows a broader range of players to represent their club in inter-club competition.