Qualify on the road through the year. Settle it over two rounds on 26–27 September — Medal Net, lowest total 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 — your competition handicap locks for the Open.
Your finishing rank on the road carries bonus strokes into the Open:
26–27 September — two rounds at 90% handicap. Net = gross − playing handicap, both days added together.