06/18/2026
Format
The PGA Scramble presented by BMW Local Qualifiers are played under the typical scramble format, with teams of four amateurs:
All team members tee off each hole
The team chooses the shot that gives them the best opportunity
This process continues up until the ball is on the putting green, and all four players have the opportunity to sink the putt
Each team member has an opportunity to make the first putt, if everyone misses, the next putt is conceded for a maximum two-putt per hole (this rule applies at the LOCAL LEVEL ONLY)
Each team member’s tee shot must be used at least three (3) times per round and identified on the scorecard
Handicap Requirements
All players must use their CURRENT Golf Canada Handicap Index as of the entry closing date of the Local Qualifier to determine the Playing Handicap for that day’s competition. What is a Handicap Index.
The Handicap Index that a player competes with at a local qualifier will act as the ceiling as that player advances through the following stages of the RBC Scramble. Handicap Indexes that decrease between qualifying stages will be used at their current status.
NOTE: Players who are not members of Golf Canada will be required to obtain a Membership through Golf Canada at www.golfcanada.ca. After posting three 18-hole scores (or equivalent) the Membership will provide an official Golf Canada Handicap Index. Only official Golf Canada Handicap Indexes will be accepted at all stages of the competition.
The maximum Golf Canada Handicap Index is 54.0 for both males and females.
The four team members’ aggregate Golf Canada Handicap Indexes must be a minimum of 32.0 and a maximum of 112.0 (including mixed-gender teams).
A maximum of two single figure Handicap Index (9.9 or less) players based on an individual’s Golf Canada Handicap Indexes are allowed on each team at the Local Qualifier (PGA of Canada professionals are not included). Should a player’s Handicap Index drop below 10.0 following a Local Qualifier, that team will still be eligible if they qualified.
