Boys Order Of Merit 

The Event

The Lothians clubs have had a very active Junior Open season running through the school summer holiday period. Until recently 34 events took place across the Lothians although in 2023 this has wained to 21 events which we hope is a temporary downturn. We are in discussions wih our clubs to discuss the way forward. These are 18-hole events.

In 2022, the Association added the SGF Trophy and Vase to the standard list of events each year in addition to the statutory SW Edinburgh Junior Open and of course the Lothians Junior Championship and Matchplay. Further venues are selected each year for the Boys Order of Merit on a three-year rota system from our Lothians Clubs. 

We are delighted that the  Stephen Gallacher Foundation have continued to sponsor the event which has benfitted both organisations greatly.

One way of drawing yourself to the attention of the Lothians Golf Association selectors and the coaching committee is to perform consistently in Open tournaments particularly those qualifying for Order of Merit points.

The top ten players in each event score points as follows with points shared equally if there are ties:  

A running total is kept and advertised at the counting events. At the end of the season, the top ten players are awarded vouchers. In 2024 the  Stephen Gallacher Foundation has again nominated the Lothians Order of Merit as a counting event on its  ‘Race to Dunbar’. Leading players will be invited to a grand final at Dunbar GC on a Sunday 6 October 2024.

In addition, the SG Foundation also run an U18 handicap OOM and U15 scratch and handicap OOM’s  which also serve as a qualifying event in the ‘Race to Dunbar’ as will their  Girls OOM. 

If you require any further information on the Order of Merit then please contact Past President Jean Macnab (jeanmacnab@openworld.com) who will again be acting as Lothians OOM co-ordinator in 2024. In her absence the Lothians Secretary David Doig will also be able to assist.

Have a good season and if you do we will see you at Dunbar in October. A full list of the 2024 dates and venues is listed here.

The history of the OOM and a list of winners can be seen by clicking the 'History' heading at the bottom of the list at the left hand side of this page.

Note: Please refer to the host clubs website for the most accurate data on these Opens.