The main County Championships comprise a 36 hole stroke play qualifying event, held on one day, with the top 16 players entered into a match play knockout format played over two days to determine the overall County Champion.

The Intermediate Championship is held over the same 36 hole event: eligible age-group players can play in both events simultaneously.

The County Seniors and the County Juniors Championships each comprise an 18 hole stroke play event played on a separate day to the main County Championships.

Events that take place on a specific date; any female amateur golfer belonging to a Bucks club or holding individual membership of the County can enter these competitions, subject to any specific rules for each competition, for example age restrictions.

Team events may be made up of players from more than one club.

Events where entries are organised through the Bucks clubs: some being organised on a League basis, some on a knockout basis with a County organised final, some are on a one day meeting basis, some based on performance during the season.

Knockout events that run over a number of months; any female amateur golfer belonging to a Bucks club or holding individual membership of the County can enter these competitions, subject to any specific rules for each competition.