GOLFMAD EESTI KARIKAS

Description

Location: Otepää Golf Course

Date of the competition: Saturday, July 11, 2026, with tee-offs from all tees 14:00

Competition categories:
Men HCP 0 – 18.0 (from yellow tees) - Stroke Play
Men HCP 18.1 – 35.9 (from yellow tees) - Stroke Play
Women HCP 0 – 35.9 (from red tees) - Stroke Play
Mixed Class HCP 36 – 54.0 (from red tees) - Stableford
Male Veterans 65+ play from the blue tees

Special Competitions:

Registration: The registration deadline is July 7, 2026, at 23:55. You can register through Otepää Golf Center's Golfbox or Caddiemaster via email at info@otepaagolf.com.

Publication of starting times: Tee times will be announced on July 10, 2026, no later than 12:00.

Rules: The competition will be played according to the international golf rules established by R&A Ltd. and local rules.

Tied scores: In the case of tied

scores, a playoff will be held on a course designated by the competition committee. In the Mixed Class, the player with the lower Handicap Index (HCP) wins in the event of a tie. If the HCP is the same, a draw will be conducted.

Participation: All golf players with a World Handicap System Handicap Index (WHS HCPI) are eligible to participate. The maximum number of participants is 110. In case of oversubscription, priority will be given to players who have paid the entry fee and sponsors of Otepää Golf Center.

Entry fee:

The entry fee includes catering, buggy usage, and a token. For players without playing rights, the competition green fee is included in the entry fee.

Please transfer the entry fee by July 7 to the account of Lõuna-Eesti Golf SA Swedbank: EE732200221069145866.

If a player withdraws from the competition after the publication of tee times, they are obligated to pay the organizer's incurred expenses, which means the full entry fee. If a withdrawal occurs after the registration deadline, the player is required to pay 50% of the participation fee.

Awards: The top two players in each competition category will be awarded.

Referee: Lembit Dalberg

Competition Committee: Tarmo Tšernjavski, Lembit Dalberg, Sander Pormeister

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.