St Andrews Boys' Open - Merchants' Cup

The St Andrews Boys' Open - Merchants' Cup is a prestigious junior golf tournament organized by St Andrews Links. The event features both stroke play qualifying and match play formats. Initially, players compete in stroke play rounds to qualify, followed by match play rounds at the Eden Course and semifinals and finals played on the Old Course at St Andrews. The tournament typically hosts boys under 18, attracting around 100 competitors who qualify through regional competitions or invitations. It combines a strong traditional heritage with competitive junior golf at one of the most famous golf venues in the world.