Forres Golf Open Competition: What to Expect

From the 5-Day

What returning players say

A few words from our visitors who make the Forres 5-Day a permanent fixture in their calendar.

Raymond Watt

Fife

“I’ve played the Forres 5 Day for years. I love the course, the welcome, and the people — and it’s why I keep coming back for other opens through the season.”

Mo Lindsay

Dundee

“Forres feels like a second home. I’ve travelled up for the 5 Day for 32 years and never missed one — great golf, great friends, and a week I wouldn’t be without.”

Bill Perkins

Newcastle

“We travel up from Newcastle whenever we can. Forres is always a standout week — proper competition, great craic, and the chance to catch up with friends over a few pints.”

The week in 30 seconds

Practice · Qualifying · Matchplay · Consolations

Two qualifying rounds set the matchplay draws. The top 96 progress into knockouts — and everyone else is automatically entered into daily consolation events with a different format each day.

Sunday

Arrivals & practice

Get a feel for the course, settle in, and start the week the right way in the clubhouse.

Practice round available
Great time to arrive and meet friends

Mon–Tue

Two rounds of qualifying

Your two scores decide whether you progress into the knockout draws — and which cup you’re playing for.

Draw published: Thu 23 July
Top 96 qualify for knockouts

Wed–Fri

Matchplay + daily consolations

Knockout matchplay runs through to the finals — with consolation competitions running each day for everyone else.

Matchplay knockouts Wed–Fri
Consolations: automatic entry, format changes daily

Knockout draw structure

Top 96 Qualify for knockouts. Grant Cup: best 32 scratch scores · Next 64 best handicap scores ranked and split into the Fraser Cup (Low handicap) and Capri Shield (High Handicap). Fantastic consolation competitions for those who do not make the top 96.

Ready to Play?

Enter the Forres 5-Day Open

Secure your place for a full tournament week of golf and social events. Early entry recommended.

Early Bird

~~£90~~

Best value entry for visitors, ends January. Ideal if you're planning travel and want everything locked in early.

Dates: 27–31 July Draw: Thu 23 July

Standard

Only £110

Standard entry for visitors once the early bird window has closed. Guaranteed 5 rounds of golf on a classic James Braid course.

Dates: 27–31 July Draw: Thu 23 July

Ready to enter?

Entry is handled via BRS — you'll be taken straight to the tee sheet to book.

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Scotland’s Most Enjoyable Amateur Golf Week?

Competative

Two strokeplay qualifying rounds followed by three competitive matchplay trophies. Daily consolation events ensure everyone plays all week.

Enjoyable

Light-hearted contests on and off the course with spot prizes and surprises — all designed to keep the challenge in your game but enjoyable and fun to compete.

Entertaining

From quiz nights and live music to a special guest speaker and Friday’s BBQ Prizegiving and Dance — every evening brings something to enjoy.

Social

From the first tee to the last drink at The Muiry, it’s a week of shared moments and new friendships.
We hope to see you all there.

Our Unique 5-Day Brand

Discover one of Scotland’s most welcoming golf clubs — a championship-designed course, rich history, and a vibrant social spirit make Forres Golf Club a truly unique golfing destination.

Championship Standard Golf in the Heart of Moray

Designed by Open Championship winners James Braid and Willie Park, Forres Golf Club offers a beautifully maintained, parkland course that has hosted Scottish professional events and national championships. With lush fairways, mature trees, and elevated tees offering stunning views across Moray, every round here is as scenic as it is satisfying.

A Course That Offers A Welcome Challenge For All

Whether you’re a seasoned player or a social golfer, Forres strikes the perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment. Its thoughtful layout rewards strategic play without punishing the less experienced — making it ideal for group outings, competitive events, or relaxed holiday rounds.

An Historic Club with Strong Traditions and a Modern Spirit

Founded in 1889, Forres Golf Club blends tradition with hospitality. The welcoming clubhouse, excellent catering, and vibrant social scene make it more than just a round of golf — it’s a full experience. Nestled on the edge of the Scottish Highlands and just minutes from Inverness Airport, it’s both accessible and unforgettable.

LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION?

Try out these sources

Forres is within easy travel distance to many towns in the area: Elgin - 20 mins | Lossiemouth - 30 mins | Nairn - 20 mins

Booking.com

Follow the link below to see what is available on Booking website for the 5 Day week

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Visit forres

A local website with a full list of accommodation providers. Click for more details.

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Travelling a Distance?

Inverness Airport is a mere 30 minute drive from Forres, with regular flights during summer from destinations across the UK and beyond.

KLM

Amsterdam

British Airways

Heathrow

easyJet

Bristol · Gatwick · Luton

Loganair

Belfast · Manchester

Aer Lingus

Dublin

Click a departure point above for full flight details

We can never guarantee the weather. However…

They say Moray experiences significantly less rainfall than the UK average

Moray is known for being one of the sunniest regions in the entire UK.

Moray tends to be warmer than most of Scotland and other parts of the UK.

The Moray Firth microclimate is heavily influenced by a "rain shadow" effect from the Grampian Mountains and coastal sea currents, making it one of the warmest and driest locations in the entire UK for several months of the year. And remember the old saying:

"If you don't like the weather, just wait 5 minutes"!

Let's hope it's a good week.

In fact, Moray records only 42% of the average national rainfall.

In fact, there’s more sunshine in Moray than in London for significant periods of the year.

Towns along the Moray Firth, regularly record temperatures an average of 1.7° C hotter.

Long Summer Nights - The 9th Green overlooking Findhorn Bay

Forres 5-Day Open
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One of Scotland's Finest Parkland Courses