Our Junior members have lots of opportunities to play competitive golf, and we would encourage participation in all events, however we recommend National, Regional and County meetings take priority where practical.
Below is a list of competitions that MCLGA Junior members are eligible to enter for 2026. Details of MCLGA Order of Merit competitions are set out in the dedicated section of the website.
East of Scotland Girls Golfing Association (Regional Competitions)
MCLGA continues to encourage our junior members to play in the numerous events organised by the ESGGA over the year.
More information on how to join the ESGGA for 2026 can be found on their website.
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Spring Meeting
Date: Sunday 22nd March 2026
Venue: Aberdour Golf Club
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Summer Meeting & Championship
Date: tbc
Venue: tbc
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Autumn Meeting
Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026
Venue: Dalmahoy West course
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East v West Match Play
Date: tbc
Venue: tbc
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Cuthbertson Cup
Date: tbc
Venue: tbc
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MCLGA Competitions (County Events)
Singles Knockout - this competition is for all Juniors who have a World Handicap Index (WHI). Please indicate that you would like to enter when completing your Junior Membership form on the Junior Membership & Coaching page.
Junior members with a handicap are also eligible to enter MCLGA County competitions - please see the Competition Dates page for details.
MLCGA Junior Order of Merit
A full list of qualifying events and associated fixtures are set out in the OoM section.
MCLGA Competitions - no handicap required
We also run a number of competitons for juniors without a handicap and the details are included in the table below with dates for 2026.
Adult & Junior
The Adult/Junior competitions prove to be particularly popular! This will be held on Sunday 8th March as shown below.
MCLGA Junior Trophies and Competitions
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Trophy
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Purpose
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2026 Event(s)
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Cackett Salver
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Most improved score round Templar course over the season
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Eligible scores are those achieved between the 2026 Templar dates below (28/2 and 14/6)
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Jack Trophy
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Hole & Hole winner
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Entries requested on renewal/sign-up. Draw will take place on 1st March
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Hennessy Trophy
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Adult/Junior competition
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Sunday 8 March at 2pm, Templar course, Swanston
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Handicap Eclectic Cup
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Best eclectic score over 3 rounds on Templar (over 12s)
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Dates for Templar course
Eligible dates are:-
Saturday 28th February
Sunday 17th May
Sunday 14th June
Sunday 8th November (2027 eligibility)
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Caton Cup
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Best eclectic score over 3 rounds on Templar (12 and under)
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Dates as listed above
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MacPherson Plate
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9-hole handicap winner
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Sunday 19th April, Wee course Braids
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Spring Meeting Non-Handicap Trophy
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9-hole non-handicap best scratch score
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Sunday 19th April, Wee course Braids
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MacPherson Trophy
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The best net score of the day for a MCLGA junior in the Spring Meeting
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Spring meeting co-sanctioned with East of Scotland meeting at Aberdour GC, 22 March from 1.30pm
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Fraser Trophy
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The best scratch score of the day for a MCLGA junior in the Spring Championship
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Spring meeting co-sanctioned with East of Scotland meeting at Aberdour GC, 22 March from 1.30pm
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Marshall Trophy
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The best net score of the day for a MCLGA junior in the Autumn Championship
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Co-sanctioned event with Stephen Gallacher Foundation at Kingsknowe GC on Sunday 6th September
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Brown Trophy
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MCLGA Junior Champion of the Year will be the best scratch score of the day for a MCLGA junior in the Autumn Championship
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Co-sanctioned event with Stephen Gallacher Foundation at Kingsknowe GC on Sunday 6th September
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Wee Braids Junior competition
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Scratch competition over 9 holes for girls attending Braids or Swanston coaching
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Wee Braids course, Sunday 6th September 2pm
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Livingstone Trophy
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Most improved player
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Largest reduction in handicap index over the season. Handicap changes from 1/3/26 to 3/10/26 inclusive will apply in the calculation of 2026 most improved player.
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Order of Merit – Junior player of the year
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Highest points score over each of 3 Category M events plus up to 3 Category E events.
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Details in Junior Order of Merit section
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Junior Opens
Some clubs within Midlothian host Junior Opens and we will list these below once available. Juniors require a WHI to enter and please check with the hosting club for more details.
- Prestonfield - Monday 6th July 2026