Gentlemen's Club Competitions
Club Championship
The fifteen players with the lowest scratch scores from two of four qualifying medals shall qualify with the existing Champion to compete by match play for the Championship of the Club and the George Mackie Trophy
Allan Craig Quaich (Handicap Championship - Handicap 11 and over)
Forty-five players (plus ties) with the lowest net scores over one round, shall qualify to compete on over 18 holes of stroke play for the the Allan Craig Quaich (club handicap championship). Both rounds to count.
Edgar/Weir Trophy - (Handicap 12 Maximum)
The player with the leading scratch aggregate score over 36 holes will receive Edgar Weir trophy.
Professional's Putter
A 36 hole handicap competition run concurrently with the Edgar/Weir Trophy (for players with handicaps of 12 or less), the player with the best aggregate score will win the putter.
Sir John Stirling Maxwell Trophy
A single handicap knock-out competition played during the Summer months, the winner holding the trophy for a year.
W Boyd Anderson Trophy
A foursomes handicap knock-out competition played during the Summer months, the winners holding the trophy for a year.
Ward Salver
Best ball better ball handicap knock-out competition. Not open to Weekday members.
Pickwell Trophy
A single handicap knock out competition played during the Summer Months for members aged 50 and over
Monthly Medal Competitions
Are in Three Classes, viz., Scratch: 1st Class (Back Marker to 10); 2nd Class (11-17); 3rd Class (18-28). Competitors returning the lowest scratch score and lowest net score in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Classes qualify to compete in Finals.
Tuesday Medal Competitions
Are in two classes, viz., 1st Class (Back Marker to 12) and 2nd Class (13-28). Competitor returning the lowest net score in 1st and 2nd class shall qualify to compete in the Finals. Members are asked to note that the first tee off time for Tuesday Medals is 07.30. Anyone wishing to play between 07.30 & 08.00 or after the Professional Shop has closed have to indicate their intention prior to teeing off.
Sunday Stroke Competitions
Are in the usual three handicap classes (play commences from 8.00 am). Anyone wishing to play after the Professional Shop has closed have to indicate their intention prior to teeing off. Members are asked to note that the first tee off time for Tuesday Medals is 07.30. Anyone wishing to play between 07.30 & 08.00 or after the Professional Shop has closed have to indicate their intention prior to teeing off.
R.S. Brown Trophy
Age 55 and over. Competitors returning the two lowest net scores in Monthly Competitions from April to August, inclusive, shall qualify to compete in Final. (September Medal).
T.H. Boyle Trophy
Presented for Competition among Members who have served the Club in office or in Council of Management. Two lowest net scores in each Monthly Competition from April to August, inclusive, shall qualify to compete in Final. (September Medal)
Staff Trophy
The Competitor with the best score will have the custody for one year
Weston Trophy
The Competitor returning the lowest aggregate of three scratch scores in the Monthly Competitions from April to September, inclusive will have custody for one year.
A.C. Whyte Trophy
The Competitor returning the lowest aggregate of three scores in any class in the Monthly Competitions, from April to September, inclusive, will have the custody for one year.
Victoria Medal
The Competitor returning the best net score will have the custody for one year. Blair Medal - The Competitor returning the lowest aggregate scratch score in the Spring and Autumn meetings will have the custody for one year.
Davidson Trophy
The Competitor returning the lowest aggregate handicap score in the Spring and Autumn meetings will have the custody for one year. No member may win both the above trophies in the same year. In this event he takes the Blair Medal and the Davidson Trophy goes to the runner-up in the handicap section.
Robin Green Trophy
A fourball better ball competition played over the winter months.
Ladies Club Competitions
Club Championship
The eight players with the best two aggregate scores out of four in the following competitions:- Spring medal, May medal, Greenkeeper’s day, June (Gleneagles) medal shall qualify to compete.
Club Championship Runner-up Cup
In 1982 a cup was presented to the Ladies Section by Miss Adelaide Mackie and Miss Sheena Young
Monthly Medal
A prize will be awarded to the players in both Silver and Bronze Divisions with the lowest net score. Competitors returning the lowest net scores shall qualify to compete in the Medal Finals Competition the following year.
S.L.G.A. Brooch
This brooch is awarded to the competitor returning the lowest net score, either Silver or Bronze Division, in the May Medal.
S.L.G.A. Medal
This medal is awarded to both Silver and Bronze Division competitors returning the three` lowest net scores in competitions throughout the season(i.e. seven monthly medals April to October and three other S.L.G.A. Competitions – Spring and Autumn Meetings, and Greenkeeper’s Day).
Lady Stirling Maxwell Trophy
Knock-out Singles Competition. Presented in 1919 by Lady Stirling Maxwell who was also the Honorary President of the Ladies Section.
Mrs Andrew McCallum Foursomes Trophy
Knock-out Foursomes Competition. Presented in 1948 by Mr Andrew McCallum in memory of his wife who had been a member of Cowglen Golf Club for many years.
Mrs E A Connell Trophy
Awarded to the competitor returning the three lowest scores in medals (April to September inclusive) six in all. Presented in 1967 by the Committee in honour of Mrs E A Connell having won the Ladies Championship ten times.
McGregor Trophy
Awarded to the Bronze Division player returning the two lowest net scores out of four in the qualifying rounds of the Championship. Presented in 1973 by Mrs N Forrest in memory of Margaret McGregor.
Past Captains Salver
Past-Captains only are eligible to compete and the Salver is awarded to the competitor returning the two lowest scores in Spring and Autumn Meetings, Professional’s Day and Greenkeeper’s Day. Presented by Mrs J Carson, a Past Captain, in 1968.
Mary Peddie Trophy
Awarded to the competitor in either Silver or Bronze Divisions showing the most improvement over the season. In 1981 Miss Mary Peddie, a Past Captain and Champion, bequeathed to the Ladies Section £250 and the above trophy was presented in 1982 in memory of Miss Peddie. Daffodils were also planted on the course in Miss Peddie’s memory.
Veteran's Salver
Only those admitting to 50 plus are eligible to compete and the Salver is awarded to the competitor returning the lowest net score, either Silver or Bronze. This competition was introduced in August 1977 and in the first few years a miniature silver champagne bucket was presented to the winner, but in 1981 this trophy was replaced by a silver salver, presented by Mrs J Paton, who had been Captain in the inaugural year of this competition.
Jean Scott Trophy
This trophy will be competed for in conjunction with the Autumn Meeting. Past and present Committee Members are eligible to compete, the trophy being awarded to the competitor returning the lowest net score, either Silver or Bronze. Presented by the Committee in 1984 in memory of Miss J Scott a Past Captain and Champion.
Birdie Tree
A trophy awarded to the members in both Silver and Bronze Divisions making the most Birdies during the Summer month competitions. Presented in 2001 by Mrs A Brawley.
2000 Trophy
Awarded to the winner of the Children’s Hospice Appeal Fund, returning the lowest net score. Presented by Mrs P Shields during her year as Captain.
Summer Eclectic
The best score at each hole in competitions: Medals - April to September, Spring and Autumn Meetings, Professional’s Day and Greenkeeper’s Day.
Margaret Anderson Quaich
Awarded to the Lady (silver or bronze) returning the lowest net score in the competition and who has represented the Club (at any time) in the Glasgow South League.
Ladies Day Trophy
Awarded to the couple returning the lowest net score in the Ladies’ Day Mixed Foursomes Competition. Presented by Sheila Goudie and Sam McVeigh 1981 in the year of their Captaincy to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Cowglen Golf Club
Sunday Stroke Competitions
For handicap (play commences from 8.00am)
Tuesday Medal Competitions
Competitor returning the lowest net score in silver and bronze divisions shall qualify to compete in the Finals. Members are asked to note that the first tee off time for Tuesday Medals is at 8.00am. and entries close when the Professional’s shop closes. Ballots for Ladies Competitions on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10.00,. 12.30, 1.30, 4.15 and 5.30*. *Indicates Committee Member on Ballot.
Junior Club Competitions
Junior Championship
The fifteen players with the best scratch scores in the June Medal shall qualify with the current Champion to compete in the matchplay for the Junior Club Championship.
Junior Trophy
A singles handicap knock-out competition to be played over the Summer months with the winner holding the trophy for a year. The Final to be held on Sunday 10th September.
Junior Foursomes
A foursome handicap knock-out competition to be played over the Summer months with the winners holding the trophy for a year. The final to be held on Sunday 10th September.
Ian Murray Salver
The Junior having the lowest net aggregate score in the May and August Medals will have custody of the Salver for a year.