Trophies & Traditions
The Silver & the Honour
The trophies, traditions, and lore of the Royal Jubilee Championship
Every championship of consequence has its trophies and its traditions — the objects and rituals that give the competition its weight and its memory. The Royal Jubilee Championship is no different. From the Championship Trophy to the Crail Cup, each piece of silver carries the names of those who have prevailed.
The Silverware
The Trophies of the Championship
Net Division · Overall Champion
The Championship Trophy
Awarded to the player with the lowest aggregate net score across all three rounds, with full handicap allowance applied. The Net champion is the overall Champion of the Royal Jubilee Championship. The champion's name is inscribed on the trophy shield and entered in the Roll of Honour.
The champion holds the trophy for the year and returns it at the opening dinner of the following Championship.
Gross Division Champion
The Gross Medal
Awarded to the player with the lowest aggregate gross score across all three rounds, without handicap adjustment. The Gross Medal recognises the finest ball-striking performance of the Championship.
The Gross champion's name is entered in the Roll of Honour alongside the overall champion.
Net Division · Overall Champion
The Tartan Jacket
The most coveted honour of the Royal Jubilee Championship. The Tartan Jacket — in the Black Watch tartan with the Championship crest embroidered on the breast pocket — is presented to each new Champion and retained permanently. Unlike the trophy, the jacket never returns.
The Champion wears the jacket at the Opening Dinner of the following Championship, before presenting the trophy to their successor.
Team Event · Final Day
The Crail Cup
The Crail Cup is contested on the final day of the Championship. Pairs are drawn by the Championship Committee based on gross stroke play position after 54 holes. The Cup is awarded to the winning team, and each member's name is entered in the Roll of Honour.
The Crail Cup is played in the spirit of camaraderie.
Minor Awards
On the Day
Longest Drive
Awarded during the Crail Cup to the player recording the longest measured drive. A test of raw power on the links.
Closest to the Pin
Awarded during the Crail Cup to the player whose approach finishes nearest the hole on a designated par three. Precision over power.
The Mack Daddy Wooden Spoon
Presented with great ceremony to the player finishing last in the field. A distinction carried with honour — and a reminder that there is always next year.
The Traditions
Customs of the Championship
The Opening Dinner
The Championship begins with a formal dinner on the eve of the first round at a restaurant of the reigning champions' choice.
The Closing Ceremony
Following the final round, the Championship concludes with a prize-giving ceremony. Trophies are presented, the Roll of Honour updated, and the location of the following year's Championship announced.
The Handicap Review
Prior to each Championship, the Committee reviews and assigns playing handicaps. Members are encouraged to submit recent scorecards. The Committee's decision is final.
The Founders' Toast
At the closing dinner, a toast is raised to the founding members and to the spirit of the Championship. The words of the toast are known only to those who have attended.
"Founded by friends. Contested with honour."
The Royal Jubilee Championship · Est. 2025