Veterans Tuesday Competition

Event Details ⚙

Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Format: Individual

Category: Senior

Entry Fee: SEK 30.00

Entry Method: Online

Veteran Golf is a weekly individual competition held at Gripsholms Golfklubb on Tuesdays throughout the 2026 season, starting April 28. The event is open to all golfers aged 60 and over. Players can start between 09:00 and 11:00. From the year a gentleman turns 70, they have the option to start from tee 47 (red tee). Every fourth Tuesday, mixed ladies' and gentlemen's balls are drawn by lot, with the draw conducted by Kenta and Maggan Lanz (tel: 0730979047). Entry is made via Min Golf by the Sunday before each playing day at 12:00. The entry fee is 30 SEK per playing day, payable via Swish to Kerstin Karlsson Stehn (070 624 67 08). The event is organized by Inger Nordling and her helpers (nordlinginger@gmail.com).

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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.