Old Gentlemen - Billingens GK (Final)

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 01 October 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Strokeplay

Category: Senior

Entry Fee: SEK 250.00

Handicap Limit: 54.0

Entry Method: Online


Old Gentlemen is an inter-club individual and team competition held across multiple courses in the Skaraborg region, played on Thursdays. Open to male golfers who are aged 64 or older (or turn 64 during the year). The final round (Avslutning) takes place on 1 October 2026 at Billingens GK. The final counts as a standalone competition with its own prizes. Entry fee consists of a 200 SEK green fee plus a 50 SEK entry fee (total 250 SEK); standard green fee cards, VGF cards, and other free-play arrangements are not accepted. SGF cards and local agreements also do not apply. Individual competition is split into two classes: A-class (handicap up to 17.9) and B-class (handicap 18.0–54.0), both played as strokeplay. Class allocation is set before the first round and does not change with handicap adjustments during the year. Players may choose their own tee at each event. The team competition combines the five best net scores from each club; a club must have at least 5 finishers to qualify. Entries must be submitted via www.golf.se by Monday at 12:00 noon of the competition week, addressed to the hosting club. A complimentary dinner is provided at the final event for players who have participated in at least 4 rounds during the season. Dogs are not permitted on the course.


Prizes

Class winners in each of the 11 rounds receive a cash prize based on the number of starters. Prizes awarded to the top 10 players in each class in the overall season-long points competition. All prizes are presented at the final event (1 October). The closing day carries its own separate prizes.


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Venue

Lacko Golf Club

Västra Götalands län, Sweden

Läckö Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course located on Kållandsö, approximately 20 kilometers outside Lidköping in Sweden. The course winds through oak groves, offering a natural setting that combines scenic landscape views with challenging golf. The course features generous greens and fairways constructed to the highest standards, including USGA-specification greens built with modern construction techniques. Many holes are positioned individually within beautiful natural clearings, designed to accommodate golfers of varying skill levels. Läckö GK was recognized in 2021 as Sweden's most beloved golf course according to the Players 1st guest survey. The layout emphasizes both competitive play and recreational enjoyment, integrating natural beauty with course maintenance excellence. The club hosts various tournaments throughout the year, including series play, club championships, and regular competitive events. The setting provides opportunities for both serious competition and casual play within a nature-focused environment.