Somabay World Cup

Event Details

Date: Sunday, 12 July 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Stableford

Category: Open

Handicap Limit: 54.0

Entry Method: Online


The Somabay World Cup is a qualifying competition held at Golf de Bitche on 12 July 2026. Play is on the main course with staggered tee times from 09:30. The format is individual stableford over 18 holes. There are four mixed series based on WHS handicap index: 1st series (index below 15), 2nd series (15 to 23.9), 3rd series (24 to 35.9), and 4th series (36 to 54). Entry registration opens 29 January 2026 and closes 11 July 2026. Green fees are to be confirmed directly with the golf club. Players must hold an official golf licence (FFGolf or foreign equivalent). This event is a regional qualifying round for the Somabay World Cup; qualifiers progress to a national final and then an international final held at Somabay, Egypt.


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Venue

Golf de Bitche

Grand Est, France

Golf de Bitche is a 27-hole championship course located in Bitche, between Alsace and Lorraine in northeastern France, at the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord. The course is arranged in three nine-hole layouts (A, B, and C) and ranks ninth in Europe's Top Ten courses. Set within a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve, the course features high-quality turf maintained on sandy soil, allowing year-round playability. The landscape is characterized by lush gardens with seasonal flowers from April to October, panoramic views, and natural surroundings. Facilities include covered and grass practice areas, putting greens, and a modern clubhouse with restaurant and terrace offering panoramic views of the course. The facility serves competitive golf, hosting tournaments, and functions as a destination resort with integrated hotel and seminar facilities. Notable features include its manicured gardens, accessible terrain suitable for various skill levels, and positioning as a premier French golf destination combining sport with hospitality and cultural heritage.