BIGGA is looking for the best golfer across their entire association.

This year's National Championship is being held at Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort in Wiltshire on 10-11 October, with the deadline for entry being this Friday (2 September).

Bowood's championship course in Wiltshire is overseen by Jaey Goodchild. The course was designed by renowned architect Dave Thomas and has been voted one of the UK's top 50 Stay and Play resorts by Golf Monthly.

The entry fee of £95 includes all golf fees, lunch both days and dinner on Monday evening.

The main tournament for the Challenge Trophy will be played over 36 holes, medal play, with the best overall gross score producing the BIGGA National Champion, who must be a greenkeeper member.

The greenkeeper player with the lowest nett score will be presented with the BIGGA Challenge Cup.

There will be prizes for the first five over 36 holes in the gross category. The top three in the nett competition will also receive prizes. After each day of 18 holes, there will be prizes for winners of handicap divisions.

The BIGGA Regional Team Cup and prize will be calculated from the 8 best nett scores over the first day of play. There will also be various nearedt the pin and longest drive competitions, featuring prizes.

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