RETURN OF THE DUNCAN BOWL 
In 1934 the Duncan Bowl 36 Hole Scratch Open was first played here at Duddingston Golf Club. An event that would go on to become a much sought after title in the Lothians as well as being a popular, prestigious, and well-known event on the Scottish circuit. Over the years the Duncan Bowl has seen some of the greats of Scottish Amateur scene get their hands, and name, on the impressive trophy. The most notables being former Walker Cup Captain, George MacGregor who was a 5-Time Duncan Bowl winner and 5-Time Scottish Amateur Champion, and Duddingston Icon, Ronnie Shade who won the Duncan Bowl 4-Times at the peak of his powers.
Like many similar events, despite its history and legacy, the Duncan Bowl began to suffer from poor participation which initially saw it reduce from two rounds to just an 18 Hole scratch competition, before finally being amalgamated with the Duddingston Handicap Open and awarded to the ‘Lowest Gross’ on the day.
However, everyone connected with Duddingston Golf Club feel now is the time to resurrect this great championship back to it`s former glory, and provide elite golfers more competitive opportunity, by giving it something of a modern facelift.
Here is what to expect from the 2025 Duncan Bowl.
• Sunday 27th July
• 36 Hole – 2 Round SHOTGUN START Format (Round 1 @ 8am & Round 2 @ 1pm)
• Breakfast Roll & Tea/Coffee @ Registration
• Buffet Lunch Between Rounds 1 & 2
• Re-Rank @ Lunch (Play/Groups in score order for afternoon Round)
• Playoff if required (In the event of a Tie)
• Bumper Prize Fund (Paying out for 36-Hole Aggregate PLUS Morning & Afternoon Rounds)
• Prize Giving ceremony @ close of play
• All this for an Entry Fee of only £60
* All entries must be made on-line (members must be logged in) & you can only put your own individual entry in for this event
In an attempt to elevate this event we are also aiming to attract the strongest field possible, this means any Player with a WHS Handicap Index of 5.3 or lower can enter – There will then be a Ballot for the Players with the Lowest 60 Handicap Indexes at the close of Entries.
PRIZE FUND
1st: £500
2nd: £350
3rd: £250
4th: £150
5th: £100
AM & PM Rounds
1st: £150
2nd: £100
3rd: £75
Entries for the Duncan Bowl will go ‘LIVE’ on the Duddingston Website (link below) on: Friday 31st January @ 9am
