Friday Golf

Event Details ⚙

Date: Friday, 11 September 2026

Format: Individual Stableford

Category: Open

Entry Fee: SEK 10.00

Entry Method: Online

Friday Golf is an individual competition held every Friday during the season, starting from April 25th at 09:00-09:50. The event runs through the autumn, with the last scheduled date being September 15th (subject to weather extensions). The format is accumulator stableford: players compete on each hole, with points accumulating if no clear winner is decided on a hole. Extra points are awarded for birdies and for finishing nearest the hole (green hits only) and for making par. The maximum handicap allowance is one stroke per hole, with no handicap strokes on par-3 holes. Entry is via MinGolf (mingolf.se) by Tuesday 21:00, with start lists published by Thursday evening. The entry fee is 10 SEK per round, plus an additional accumulator contribution (approximately 40-50 SEK). The event is open to all golfers; men aged 70 and over may play from the red tees. The competition is organized by Kent Lanz and Tobias Bergman.

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Venue

Gripsholms Golfklubb

Södermanlands län, Sweden

Gripsholms Golfklubb is situated at Gripsholms kungsladugård in Mariefred, Sweden, operating on a course managed by Golfstar. The facility features a 18-hole park course with an open layout, described by the club as varied with exciting green areas. The course is set up for Par 70 for both men and women, with separate tees and slope ratings that reflect the different challenges for each gender. For men, the course has a Course Rating of 67.3 and a Slope Rating of 117, while the women’s setup offers a Course Rating of 72.9 and a Slope Rating of 127. The local rules indicate a standard 18-hole layout, with specific out-of-bounds markers defined by white posts and deer fencing on certain holes. Notable local rules include a red penalty area on the right side of the 5th hole, which is defined as an infinite penalty area on one side, and specific provisions for power lines and animal damage. The club hosts a significant annual event known as Gripsholmsveckan, held in the second week of July, which features a variety of competitions for members of all skill levels. Regular tournament play includes series play, Friday golf, and a Tuesday competition for veterans, with handicaps calculated using the EGA system. The course is maintained with a specific policy that addresses issues such as wild boar damage and power line interference, ensuring playability throughout the season.