THE NEW ACADEMY CUP 2026We are excited to announce the launch of a brand new SWG trophy competition — The Academy Cup Created especially to give academy members their first taste of competitive team golf, proudly representing their club. This exciting new event offers academies the chance to enter a two-player team and compete in a fun, inclusive format designed for developing golfers. It’s the perfect introduction to team competition and club pride. Competition details at a glance: ⛳ Format: 9 holes, 4BBB (85%) ⛳Teams: 2 players per academy* ⛳ Handicap Index: 36.0–54.0 (Players without a handicap will be allocated 54.0) ⛳ Venue: Hurtmore Golf Club ⛳ Date: 7 September 2026 Places are limited to just 20 clubs, so early registration is advised; please complete the form to register. Clubs will initially be asked to register their interest, with final player selections confirmed by 7th August. Clubs will be encouraged to appoint a Team Captain for the day to support their players. There will be a 3 tee start on the day. Order of the day: 11:45 Meet 12:00 Tea & Sandwiches 13:00 First Teetime 15:30 Prizegiving Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase your academy, support your players, and be part of an exciting new SWG competition! |
The Academy Cup will open for entry on 31st March 2026 |
*Players must be currently in a club academy or progressed from the academt after 1st Jan 2026
Open to Max 20 clubs by entry order.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact
Karen Duncan (kcjduncan2212@gmail.com) or Ann McMahon, SWG Secretary — both will be happy to help.