The 64 golfers with the best scores after 36 holes qualify for the matchplay event on Friday, with the final being played on Sunday afternoon.
Past Winners and Runners-up
| Year |
Winner |
Runner-up |
Venue |
| 1995 |
Gary Wolstenholme |
Simon Vale |
Sunningdale (New) |
| 1996 |
Gary Wolstenholme |
Graham Steel |
Hillside |
| 1997 |
Shaun Philipson |
Grant Thomson |
Prestwick |
| 1998 |
Gary Wolstenholme |
Sandy Twynholm |
Ganton |
| 1999 |
John Kemp |
Stephen East |
Walton heath |
| 2000 |
Andrew Farmer |
John Kemp |
Royal Troon |
| 2001 |
Stephen East |
James McGroarty |
Seaton Carew |
| 2002 |
John Kemp |
John Williams |
Formby |
John Kemp (John O'Gaunt GC, Bigglewade) has come to St Andrews to try and equal Gary Wolstenholme's hat-trick record, having won the event at Formby in 2002 and at Walton heath in 1999.
A number of local golfers will also be making a bid for the title: Gary Sharp, Brian Heggie, Kevin Hastie, Neil Steven and Brian Henderson are all representing the St Andrews Golf Club, and James Bunch is flying the flag for the New Golf Club.
Future Dates and Venues
| 2004 |
11-15 August |
Royal Liverpool |
| 2005 |
10-14 August |
Muirfield |
| 2006 |
16-20 August |
Southport & Ainsdale |