Tournaments: Open Championship

The 20th Annual British Amputee Open Championship

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel and Spa 

Tournament Details

Practice Day Wednesday July 2nd 2008

Competitors are asked to contact the Golf Club direct and book an optional practice round if they so wish. Costs for this round of golf and for buggy hire will be payable directly to the Club. Ring the Golf Pro on +44(0)1495 221905 quoting BAGA as reference.

Welcome, Compulsory Registration & Tournament Briefing from 6pm – 8pm Tee Times for the Members Day.

Members Day Thursday July 3rd 2008

  • Late arrivals Compulsory Registration for Championship from 3pm - 4pm
  • 18 hole team match played with members of Bryn Meadows
  • Awards Buffet and Social Gathering

Open Championship Friday & Saturday 4th & 5th July 2008
The B.A.G.A. Open Championship is a 36 hole event played over two days. A draw will be held to establish the foursomes for day one and corresponding scores will determine the foursomes for day two. High scoring foursomes will tee off first on day two. In the event of a tie for Tournament Champion or ties within the amputee categories the winner will be decided by card play off.

20th Anniversary Mayo Cup Sunday 6th July 2008
The top 16 United Kingdom players and top 16 International players will be invited to play 36 holes of golf. The morning eight team matches will be followed by a light lunch and then 16 singles matches. Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event

Eligibility
Any person suffering the loss of a limb at a major joint, (whether from congenital or trauma) will be eligible to play and who is a paid up member of BAGA. If you are not currently a member, please include your dues with tournament fees (see entry form). The field is limited to 100 golfers on a first come first served basis.

Golf Handicap
An official handicap certificate is required to take part in the tournament and will be required on registration.
Championship Prizes
Prizes for the 36 hole Championship will be awarded as follows:-

  • Gross Champion
  • Gross Senior (55+),
  • Gross Ladies,
  • Gross Junior (under 18),
  • Nett Champion and for each amputee category Below Knee, Above Knee, Below Elbow, Above Elbow and Multiple there will be a Nett 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize subject to the number of entrants in each section.

A  Stableford competition will also be run on each day.
Competitors will only be allowed to win one prize.

Dress Code
Appropriate golfing attire is required for men and ladies. No T-shirts, denim or trainers will be permitted on the golf course. Tailored shorts are acceptable.

 A schedule of events, location and accommodation information for the tournament is available on this website and can also be downloaded along with the registration form (PDF, 54KB). The closing date for entry is Friday 23rd May 2008 and there is a bonus 20th Anniversary price for early entries.