1st FRIENDS CUP

Event Details

PAST
EVENT

Date: Sunday, 19 July 2026

Format: Pairs Greensomes Stableford

Category: Open

Entry Fee: €17.00

Handicap Limit: 26.4 (Ladies: 26.4)

Entry Method: Phone


The 1st FRIENDS CUP is a 9-hole stableford competition held at Rioja Alta Golf Club on July 19, 2026. The event is open to all amateur golfers with a valid license from the Real Federación Española de Golf or a handicap certificate from an internationally recognized golf federation, with no participation handicap limit. The attribution handicap for results is capped at 26.4 for both men and ladies. Entries can be made by phone at 941 340 895 or through Golfdirecto, with a deadline of 24 hours before the event (July 18, 2026 at 11:00). The entry fee is €17 per couple, which includes a gift courtesy of the RFEG and an introductory golf course. The competition format is 9 holes in a pairs greensomes style: each federated player is paired with a friend who has never played golf, where the experienced player plays from tee to green and the novice handles all putts. Yellow tees for men and red tees for ladies. Buggies are available on a first-come, first-served basis; caddies are not permitted. The event is open to the public and welcomes visiting non-member golfers.


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Venue

Rioja Alta

La Rioja, Spain

Rioja Alta Golf Club is located in the heart of La Rioja, approximately 25-30 minutes from Logroño in northern Spain. The course features a versatile and spectacular layout set within an extensive forested area characterized by century-old oak trees, offering panoramic views of the Rioja landscape and terrain. The course is designed to accommodate golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players. It is situated among ancient woodlands that provide both aesthetic appeal and challenging playing conditions typical of the region's natural landscape. The club offers various membership options and visitor packages, including golf and dining combinations. The on-site restaurant serves regional cuisine, including traditional dishes. The course also features an academy with activities and instruction for different experience levels. Rioja Alta Golf Club serves as a recreational facility for the region, combining the sport of golf with the natural beauty and gastronomic offerings of La Rioja.

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