OTEPÄÄ OPEN SCRAMBLE

Description

Location: Otepää Golf Course
Competition time: Saturday, May 2, 2026, with consecutive starts from 10:00 am
Format of Play:
Scramble, team Handicap Stroke Play
Each team consists of 2 members regardless of gender and age. Principles for calculating team Handicap:
Member A of the team, with the lower Handicap, 35% of their Handicap is taken into account
Member B of the team, with the higher Handicap, 15% of their Handicap is taken into account

Competition Classes:
Amateurs are eligible to participate. Professionals and players with inactive Handicaps can participate outside of the prize standings.

HCP 0-18
HCP 18.1-36


Competition classes will be combined if fewer than 5 teams are registered in a competition class.

Tee-off
Men start from the yellow tees
Women start from the red tees
Senior men start from the yellow tees
Senior women start from the red tees
Male veterans (65+) start from the blue tees
Female veterans (60+) start from the red tees
Boys juniors up to 12 years old start from the red tees
Girls juniors start from the red tees
Boys juniors aged 14 and older start from the yellow tees

Special Competitions:
Closest to the pin on the 4th hole, men and women combined
Longest drive on the 17th hole, separately for red, blue, and yellow tees

Registration:
The registration deadline is April 24, 2026, at 23:55. Registration is done via Otepää Golf Centre's Golfbox or through the Caddiemaster via email at info@otepaagolf.com.
Starting times will be announced on May 1, 2025, no later than 12:00.

Rules:
Play according to the international rules of golf established by R&A Rules Ltd, local rules of Otepää Golf Course, player conduct guidelines, and this competition manual. The competition committee has the right to make changes to this manual.

The competition will be in the format of Scramble Handicap Stroke Play. Both team members make a tee shot, after which the best ball is chosen. The player whose ball was chosen plays first from the selected position, followed by the second team member. From the new position, both players again make a shot following the same principle, and then the best ball is chosen again. This process is repeated until the ball is in the hole. Each team member must contribute at least 6 tee shots.

In the event of a tie, the team with the lower combined Handicap wins. If the result is still tied, the ranking will be determined by drawing lots.

Players are allowed to use MotoCaddies and golf carts. Priority for golf cart booking is given to players with a valid medical certificate, veterans, and seniors. The validity of the medical certificate is decided by the competition committee. Players mentioned above have priority for booking golf carts until April 23, 2025. After this date, the Caddiemaster has the right to rent out unreserved golf carts on a first-come, first-served basis. Active amateur players with a valid Handicap participate in the competition standings. Professionals and players with inactive Handicaps can participate outside of the competition standings.

Entry Fee:


The entry fee includes light catering, sauna beer or cider (soft drinks for juniors), a coffee table in the morning before the competition, use of a golf cart, practice ball token, and prize table. For players without playing rights, the entry fee includes the competition green fee.

Please transfer the entry fee to LOUNA-EESTI GOLF SA Swedbank account EE732200221069145866 by April 30. An additional €10 will be charged for later payments.

If a registered player withdraws from the competition after the starting times have been announced, the player is obliged to pay the full competition fee to cover the organizer's expenses. A registered player who withdraws from participating in the competition after the registration deadline is obliged to pay 50% of the competition fee, and the organizer covers the remaining 50% of the registered and canceled player's expenses.

Prizes:
The top two teams in each competition class will be awarded prizes. Several lottery prizes from sponsors will be drawn among non-winning players.

Referee: Lembit Dalberg

Competition Committee: Sander Pormeister, Lembit Dalberg, Kristi Laur

Otepää Golf Center

Saagjärve kinnistu

Mäha, Valga maakond, Estonia

Otepää Golf Center is a full-length championship golf course featuring 18 holes with a par of 73, located in Mäha village, Otepää municipality in southern Estonia. The course was designed by Finnish architect Pekka Wesamaa, with the first nine holes opening in 2006 and holes 10-18 completed in 2007. The course is notable for offering a par-6 hole (hole 10), which is rarely found in Nordic golf courses, providing a unique experience for players. Otepää is considered one of Estonia's premier and highest-quality golf courses, designed for golfers who appreciate strategic play and varied terrain within a natural setting. The layout accommodates golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players, featuring undulating landscape with diverse natural scenery. Players traverse approximately 5-10 kilometers during a round. The course hosts regular club championships and tournaments throughout the year, with an active competitive calendar. Otepää Golf Center offers comprehensive amenities including a restaurant, practice facilities, instruction programs, and membership options for both casual and dedicated golfers.