Faldo Junior Tour: Italy (Gardagolf Country Club) | 20-22 March 2026
Players must be within the specified age brackets on the first day of the event to be eligible to participate.
Age & Gender Categories:
Girls 16 & Under
Boys 16 & Under
Girls 21 & Under
Boys 21 & Under
Players' handicaps should meet the desired standard by 13 March 2026, when entries for this competition will close.
In the event of over-subscription, a handicap ballot will take place on 14 March 2026.
Practice rounds are available to book once all competitors are confirmed to play in the event, and can be booked no earlier than 14 March 2026, one week before the first round of competition.
The official practice round for the competition is on 19 March 2026.
To book your practice round, please contact Gardagolf Country Club at info@gardagolf.it.
This event will be WAGR-ranked, should it meet their criteria of a minimum of 8 girls and 16 boys participating separately.
This event will be EGR-ranked.
Each age and gender category winner will be invited to play at the 30th edition of the Faldo Junior Tour European Grand Final at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the UAE in November 2026.
The entry fee for this event is €200, which includes three tournament days, one practice round, and one buffet lunch per tournament day (three in total).
The 30th European Grand Final invitation includes:
Half Board Accommodation
Bus Transfers in the UAE
Practice Round(s)
Unlimited Practice Balls
54 Hole Tournament Entry
Lunch at the Golf Club During Official Practice Day & Tournament Days
Sir Nick Faldo Golf Clinic
Gala Dinner
Tickets for DP World Tour Championship for Players & Guests
About Gardagolf Country Club
GardaGolf Country Club is a 27-hole championship venue in Northern Italy, renowned for its history and for hosting several prestigious European Tour events — most recently the 2018 Rolex Series. Many legends of European golf have played here, including Severiano Ballesteros, José María Olazábal, Sam Torrance, and Bernhard Langer, who still holds the course record set during the 1997 Italian Open.
Nestled between the gentle hills surrounding Lake Garda, the club offers an exceptional natural landscape, combining technical, beautifully maintained golf with the charm and authenticity of one of Italy’s most iconic regions.
GardaGolf is not only a top-level golfing destination; it is also a place where young players can develop, connect, and experience the game in an inspiring environment. The Club fosters a welcoming atmosphere for juniors, offering opportunities to improve their skills, meet players from across Europe, and enjoy a unique blend of sport, nature, and Italian lifestyle.
