Compete in the Inaugural Duke of Edinburgh Cup

2026 Australian Qualifier - Commonwealth Golf Club, Melbourne

Don’t miss this globally recognised charity event!

Compete at an international level, while making a meaningful difference with every registration contributing towards supporting young Australians to develop confidence, capability and opportunity through the Duke of Ed.

Monday, 25th May, 2026

Commonwealth Golf Club, Melbourne

The two players with the best scores will be invited to play The Duke of Edinburgh World Finals in England, September 2026

Places are limited. Register now to secure your place.

Ways to be involved

There are 3 ways you can be involved in this exclusive event:

Player Registration

Hole Sponsorship

Takeover a hole on the course, showing your event support to a premium audience

Sponsor a Hole

Other Packages

Bring brand presence to a premium calibre of guests in a creative way

Contact
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Event Overview

Monday, May 25th, 2026 - Registration from 7am

Shotgun Start at 8am - Individual Stableford Format

Location: Commonwealth Golf Club - Melbourne

Entry Fee $1,500 per player (includes tax deductible donation of $600)

Entry fee includes:

Breakfast on arrival
Exclusive gift pack
18 holes of golf
Prize Giving Lunch
Tax deductible donation to Duke of Ed – Disadvantaged Youth

Hole Sponsorship & 1 Player $3,000

Sponsorship includes:

1 player
Signage/display
Program and website recognition

Hole Sponsorship and 2 Players $5,000

Sponsorship includes:

2 players
Signage/display
Program and website recognition

NOTE: Winners will need a current official WHS handicap to qualify for the World Finals

Major Prize

The Duke of Edinburgh World Finals, England

The two players with the best scores will be invited to play The Duke of Edinburgh World Finals in England, September 2026.

The winning invitation includes the following expenses*:

Hotel accommodation for five nights
The Duke of Edinburgh World Finals registration, contested over two days
Round one at Wentworth Golf Club followed by lunch
Round two at Windlesham Golf Club followed by lunch
An invitation to play at The Royal Household Golf Club at Windsor Castle
Funds towards return airfares to London
Invitation to the Gala Prize Giving Dinner in Windsor Castle with a senior member of the Royal Family in attendance

*A partner/guest is welcome to accompany the qualifiers and may share the hotel room, but functions, golf, meals and other expenses will be at the partners’/guests’ own cost

Additional prizes to be awarded on the day in Melbourne.

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Four golfers standing on a golf course ready to play

Event Guidelines

Event is to be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as laid down by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Golf Australia, and any additional local rule that the golf club has in place.
All decisions on the rules will be decided by the tournament organisers and International Golf Charity (IGC) whose decision shall be final.
A player must have a current valid handicap to qualify for the World Finals.
A player must be 18 yrs of age on or before the start date of the World Finals.
Dress Code: Please refer to the Commonwealth Golf Club dress code requirements.
It is to be an 18-hole Stableford competition. Playing handicap is 85% after slope adjustment with a maximum handicap index of 28 for Men and 36 for Ladies.
Ties to be decided by count back of last nine, six, three, two and final hole of the course regardless of the order played. If still the same then the last six, three, two and final holes of the front nine. If there is still no result, there will be a sudden death play-off using Stableford scoring with full handicap.

We believe The Duke of Edinburgh Cup provides one of the best prizes to the amateur golfer. It provides a unique and unforgettable experience that money can't buy. There's no better feeling than raising money for children and youth in need around the world, whilst at the same time playing a sport that we love and enjoy.

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The Friends of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia Incorporated

ABN: 85 021 371 716