Format: Individual 18 Hole Scratch Strokeplay.

There is a handicap index limit of 6.4 to enter, but entries will be restricted to the 40 lowest EXACT HANDICAP INDEX amateur players on the closing date for entries.
On the day of competition course handicaps will be limited to the maximum HI limit for entry. Where there is a ballot, the HI at the time of the ballot will be used.
Entry is available to amateur male members of golf clubs affiliated to Worcestershire County Golf Ltd, together with members of the Worcestershire Professional Golfers Association.

The Guy Bigwood Cup will be awarded to the competitor with the lowest 18-hole gross score.

The Secretaries’ Bowl will be won by the Amateur competitor with the lowest aggregate gross score for the 54 holes played in the 2024 Worcestershire Amateur Championship and the Worcestershire Open Championship. In the event of a tie, The Secretaries Bowl will be won jointly.

The Union Tankard will be won by the Professional competitor with the lowest aggregate gross score for the 54 holes played in the WPGA 2024 Strokeplay Event and the Worcestershire Open Championship. In the event of a tie The Union Tankard will be won jointly.

In the event of a tie for the Guy Bigwood Cup, the competitor with the lowest 18-hole gross score, there will be a play-off on the same course, and on the same day, over nominated holes. If the aggregate scores remain tied, then play shall continue “by sudden death” over the same holes or as directed by the Championship Committee.

Practice rounds may be available at the discretion of Halesowen Golf Club. Please contact the professional shop, for availability and cost.

The competition shall be played in accordance with Worcestershire County Golf's ‘General Terms of Competitions’ – see County Website.

Entry for this competition is balloted to 40 entries. Online entry does not guarantee a place in the final competition.

This competition requires that fees be paid to complete entry. If the payment process is not completed, your entry may be removed.