THE GOLF CHALLENGE 2027

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT FORMAT & RULES

The world’s most accessible elite amateur golf series. Start your journey at your local club, finish as a world champion in Antalya, Belek.

1. TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE: PAY-AS-YOU-WIN

We have eliminated high upfront costs. Our unique model rewards your progress and keeps the stakes high at every step.

• Entry Fee: $25 (One-time fee to enter your city’s global bracket).
• Match Fee: $25 per player, per match. (You only pay for the rounds you play. Payment is made via the app before each round).
• Green Fees: Not included. Players are responsible for their own course fees, handled directly with the golf club.

2. COMPETITION FORMAT: CITY-BASED ELIMINATION

The tournament is played as a local Match Play Knockout series.

• The Bracket: Each city tournament features a competitive bracket (targeting 128 players).
• Monthly Rounds: Qualification matches are scheduled within 1-month windows, allowing players flexible timing to arrange their matches.
• The Sprint: From the Quarter-Finals onwards, the tempo increases to 2-week windows until a City Champion is crowned.

3. FAIR PLAY & HANDICAP INTEGRITY

We ensure a level playing field through a transparent and localized system:

• Local Pairing Priority: Whenever possible, you are matched with players from your own club. This ensures trust, as club members are familiar with each other's actual playing levels.
• Skill-Based Draws: Brackets are structured to pair players with similar handicap levels, ensuring fair and competitive matches from the very first round.
• Handicap Cap: The maximum allowable handicap is 24.
• Verification: A valid official handicap (from a National Federation or reliable handicap app) is mandatory to join and progress.

4. THE GRAND PRIZE: THE WORLD FINAL

Winning your city is your ticket to the global stage.

Every City Champion receives: 👉 All-Expenses-Paid Qualification to the World Final in Antalya, Belek.

Fully Covered Package Includes:

• ✈️ Round-trip International Flights
• 🏨 Luxury Hotel Accommodation
• 🚗 VIP Private Transfers
• ⛳ Tournament Green Fees & Gala Dinner

Note: The organizers reserve the right to modify the final location based on regional safety protocols, ensuring the highest standards for all participants.

5. WHY JOIN THE CHALLENGE?

• Professional Experience: Experience the thrill of a professional tour on an amateur budget.
• Meaningful Play: Every match counts. Every hole matters.
• Global Connectivity: Compete locally, connect globally.
• Championship Pathway: A clear, structured road from your home course to a world-class resort.

6. KEY DATES

• Registration Deadline: November 30, 2026.
• Tournament Kick-off: December 31, 2026 (Global Opening).
• World Final: December 2027.

START YOUR CHALLENGE

And Qualify For The World Final by Joining Local Eliminations.

[ JOIN THE CHALLENGE - $25 ]