74th Troon Links Championship – Entries Now Open
The Troon Links Championship returns in 2026, continuing a proud tradition dating back to 1952. This prestigious scratch competition, supported by Royal Troon Golf Club and approved by Scottish Golf, brings together leading amateur golfers from Troon and the surrounding area.
Competition Format
Strokeplay Qualifying – 36 Holes (Scratch)
- Courses: Troon Links Lochgreen & Royal Troon Portland Course
- Dates: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June 2026
- Top 16 players progress to Matchplay.
Matchplay Stages
- Course: Royal Troon Old Course
- Dates: Wednesday 17th – Saturday 20th June 2026
- Final: Saturday 20th June 2026 at 5:30pm
Entry Information
- Open to members of Troon golf clubs and residents of Troon with a bona fide WHS Handicap
- Handicap Limit: Index 10.4 or lower on date of entry
- Entry Fee: £15
- Maximum Field: 90 players (higher handicaps may be subject to ballot)
- Entrants must be available to play on all published event dates
Enter Online:
tsm.golf/thelinks
Prize Fund
- 1st Prize – £300 Voucher
- 2nd Prize – £150 Voucher
- Losing Semi-Finalists – £100 Voucher
- Leading Qualifier – £75 Voucher
Tied qualifying scores will be decided by the better Portland round.
Prize fund may vary according to size of field.
Preferred Tee Times
Players wishing to request a qualifying tee time between 4:15pm – 6:15pm (10-minute intervals) should contact:
- Colin Baird – Championship Secretary
- Phone: 07712 880658
- Email: colin@pro-guide.co.uk
- Facebook: Troon Links Championship
Closing Date
Sunday 25 May 2026