About the tournament
The Brabazon Trophy is the English Men's Open
Amateur Stroke Play Championship and is open to
male
amateur golfers of all nationalities.
The Championship is played by 72 holes of stroke
play
over four days and will be contested by 144
competitors, consisting of exempt players and those
who have progressed through qualifying. 18 holes
are
played on each of the first two days. After 36 holes
the
leading 60 competitors and all those tying for 60th
place shall play a further 18 holes on the third day,
followed by a re-draw and a final 18 holes on the
fourth
day.
Tournament Facts
FormatStroke Play
CategoryMen
CutTop 60 and ties after 36 holes
Strategic Insight
Members onlyExpected cut lineTop 60 and ties after 36 holesAfter 36 holes
SStrength of field
Field quality is impacted by the timing, as the NCAA college season doesn't finish until early June, keeping many leading GB&I and international collegiate players away, though England Golf squad members and European amateurs still provide strong competition.
CCourse expectations
At 7,001 yards and par 71, Moortown's heathland layout demands precise iron play into sloped, well-bunkered greens; the course's optical illusions on fairway width and gorse-lined holes punish wayward drives, while seven par-4s measure over 400 yards.
WWeather risk
Late May in Yorkshire can bring variable conditions; past Brabazon editions at Moortown have seen rain and wind test competitors, though 2026 delivered sunny skies for much of the week.
Member insightSee how the field stacks up, how the course plays, and where the cut will land.
Strategic notes are written by our editorial team and updated through tournament week.
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Organizer contact
Members only- Organizer
- Golf Association — Tournament Director
- Contact page
- www.organizer-website.com
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