BULGARIAN AMATEUR OPEN

Established in 2004 the Bulgarian Amateur Open has continued to grow in popularity every year. For the serious player looking to earn WARG (world amateur ranking points) from the Championship and the Mid/Am, to the Seniors, Legends & Plate championship (Stableford) we offer competitions at all levels.

Welcome to Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Amateur Open Championship is held with the support of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria

Visit Bulgaria to discover even more:

  • Great WInter Activites

    Whether you prefer ski touring, snowshoeing or winter mountaineering, in Bulgaria you will enjoy a fantastic adventure in the snowy summits and dramatic ridges of the mountain ranges

  • Culture and History

    Bulgaria is rated 3rd in Europe for its quantity of important cultural historical monuments. It is a destination with numerous important historical sites, from the dawn of European civilization to modern times

  • Bulgarian Hospitality

    A proper adventurer needs proper rest and in Bulgaria you'll definitely enjoy the hospitality of the local people where you're guaranteed a warm welcome and great quality service in all kinds of accommodation, from five star hotels to cosy family owned guesthouses

  • Great Food and Wine

    Bulgarian food is fresh and very tasty, famous for its quality vegetables and dairy products and its variety of mild spices. Pork and chicken tend to be the most common forms of meat, though fish and veal dishes are also popular and lamb has a special traditional place in Bulgarian cooking

THE BULGARIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

BULGARIAN AMATEUR OPEN 2023

THE COURSE

  • Pravets Golf Club
  • Harradine designed 18-hole, par 72, Championship golf course and a state-of-the-art golf academy with an extensive practice area. This parkland-style golf course boasts spectacular views of the local mountains and lake, framed by the impressive HYATT REGENCY hotel. The par-three eighth hole is the signature hole with its challenging island green. The 9th and the 18th greens are joined in one double green, a well-known feature from the Old Course in St Andrews. The driving range offers a unique experience with its special lighting for dawn or night golfing.

    • CHAMPIONSHIPS MEN'S & LADIES

  • Stroke play Men up to 9 HCP
  • Stroke play Men Mid-Am up to 9 HCP
  • Stroke play Ladies up to 9 HCP
  • Stroke play Seniors (50+) Hcp up to 9
  • Stableford Legends (60+) Hcp up to 12
  • Stableford Gold Plate Hcp 10-19
  • Stableford Silver Plate Hcp 20-28
  • Stableford Senior Plate (55+) Hcp 13-24
  • Stableford Ladies Plate Hcp 10-28
  • Stableford Junior Plate Hcp 10-28

    • ENTRY & CONDITIONS

    As a young developing golf country entering our 19th year of staging this championship we are open to hosting all levels of players to showcase our wonderful golf courses and offer our Bulgarian hospitality within a well-run professional event which has attracted returning players year after year from as far as U.S.A, Mauritius, New Zealand & India.

    LOCATION & WEATHER

    Pravets Golf & SPA is a luxury resort situated only 40 min away from Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. Guests will experience a luxurious and intimate atmosphere in every aspect of the resort, from the 18-hole Championship golf course and the stylish accommodation in the Hyatt hotel. The month of September offers ideal golfing weather around 24 degrees with the courses in excellent condition.

    TESTIMONIALS

    • I have known Seth Underwood for 40 years & finally came to Bulgaria for the Seniors in May, I enjoyed it so much I came back for the main championship in September! Beautiful country, great golf courses & such a well run professional tournament. A special mention for Savina & Kosio.
      Keith Fletcher
      Chelmsford UK
    • I first came to play the BG Open in 2006 as a young player from my club in Sudbury London with a member who was living in Sofia at the time. 12 years later I have made an effort to return as much as possible having missed 2 or 3 years I think. Playing in the championship as a scratch player I have seen the international entries grow along with standard of play & of course still looking to win it one of these years!
      Dan Jefferies
      London, United Kingdom
    • I have been coming to Bulgaria to play the Senior championship for a number of years , 3 years ago I mentioned to the General secretary that the course was starting to play long for my tender age although I still play off 6 & the following year they introduced the “Legends Championship’ ! They treat us so well during the week & are always looking to improve year on year listening to feedback from the players.
      Basil Kaufman
      Tel Aviv, Israel
    • I first visited Bulgaria in 2016 at Pravets , had a amazing time , such welcome & hospitality brought us back again in 2017 to Pirin in the mountains & 3rd time 2018 back to Pravets. The BGA run a very professional event & at the same time make everyone feel comfortable , making new golfing friends in the last 3 years spending an enjoyable week together. Really worth the long flight from Mauritius!
      Daryl Csizmadia, Mauritius
    • I have been coming to Bulgaria for 10 years & have witnessed the growth in popularity & being able to meet up with Friends made over the years. I cannot say enough about how well the event is run with such a small team of people.
      Jimmy Rigsby
      Augusta USA 2 x Senior Champion & Legends Champion 2018

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    BULGARIAN AMATEUR OPEN

    Established in 2004 the Bulgarian Amateur Open has continued to grow in popularity every year. For the serious player looking to earn WARG (world amateur ranking points) to the Seniors, Legends & Plate championship (Stableford) we offer competitions at all levels.

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    Tournament Secretary

    (+359) 887 576 262

    Tournament Director

    (+359) 888 698 991

    bgopen@golfbg.net

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