The Chickweed Trophy – Est. 1991 | Golf Tournament Glasgow

Welcome to The Weed

What started as a slightly dodgy idea by one man with a caricature has become a beloved institution.

The legend himself

A Tournament Like No Other

It all began in 1991 when Alan "Bunty" Burns spotted a small caricature in a Lake District craft shop — naturally on the way to the pub — and had the brilliant idea to name an entire golf tournament after it.

Over three decades of birdies, bogeys, bar-room debacles, committee run-ins and at least one very dramatic AGM later, the Chickweed Trophy is firmly embedded in the Scottish golfing calendar.

The winner receives the coveted Green (or Pink!) Jacket — a nod to Augusta that the committee definitely never questioned. Repeatedly.

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What to Expect

A day of golf, glory and an alarming amount of post-round refreshments

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Serious Golf

Set on the beautiful parkland course of Cathcart Castle Golf Club, players compete for the most coveted jacket in Scottish amateur golf. Well, one of them.

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The Jacket

Winners don the legendary Green (or Pink) Jacket — inspired by Augusta's Masters tournament. A fact the committee definitely accepted at face value.

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The 19th Hole

The lounge aftermath is an integral part of the Weed experience. We take no responsibility for anything said or done after the third round of celebrations.

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The September Weekend

Held annually during the September weekend — mark your calendars. This event has survived committees, confiscations and at least one Coors-fuelled revolt.

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Nearest the Pin

The committee were so convinced by the Weed's legitimacy they even installed a Huxley mat on the first tee for the nearest-the-pin competition. Progress!

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Gallery of Legends

Years of photographic evidence of who was there, what they wore, and what condition they were in by the 18th hole. View the gallery →

A Brief(ish) History

Thirty-plus years ago, a man on holiday, a craft shop, a questionable caricature, and a burning desire to host a golf day collided — and the Chickweed Trophy was born.

What followed involved committee threats, a confiscated trophy, a rebranding as "The Earring Championship", and a father tearing a letter off the notice board at the AGM while fuelled by Coors lager.

You genuinely could not make it up.

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Est. 1991

The Home of The Weed

Cathcart Castle Golf Club – where the magic happens (and occasionally the chaos)

Nestled in the south side of Glasgow, Cathcart Castle Golf Club provides the magnificent parkland setting for our annual tournament. With stunning tree-lined fairways and a clubhouse that has witnessed more post-round celebrations than it probably cares to remember.

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Hole Name	#	Par	SI
Put me down for a 4	1	3	10
Watch The Houses!	2	4	18
Shanker's Alley	4	3	16
C*&t Hole	5	4	2
Time for the Bar	16	3	13
TOTAL	18	70

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The Official Scorecard

Each of the 18 holes at Cathcart Castle has been lovingly named by generations of Chickweed competitors. From "Put me down for a 4" on the opening hole to "A Birdie Finish?" on the 18th — spoiler: it rarely is.

The interactive scorecard lets you enter your details, track your score hole by hole, and watch your net score update in real time. Colour-coded for your convenience and the Convenor's amusement.

Save your scores to your browser, switch between Medal and Gents tees, and print a clean copy on the day. What more could a drunken golfer ask for?

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Bowser of the Decade

Every great tournament has its legends. And then there's this man.

🕵️ Do you recognise the man?

He was last seen wandering around the 5th hole with a rake in hand...
could it really be him?

If you have any information, please report immediately to the 19th hole bar.
Reward: one pint and a free drop from the bunker.

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