Qualify on the road through the year. Settle it in one round on 7 November at Pinheirinho โ Medal Net, lowest score wins.
Log at least 3 qualifying rounds, each with a member witness. Your best rounds set your handicap.
Three approved rounds and you're in โ your competition handicap locks for the Open.
Your finishing rank on the road carries bonus strokes into the Open:
7 November at Pinheirinho, Comporta โ one round, 90% of your course handicap on the tee you play. Net = gross โ playing handicap โ road bonus; lowest wins.