New Chapman tournament series across 26 golf courses culminates in Austrian championship, with winners advancing to Oman World Final.
A new international tournament format is set to launch in 2026 with the OMAN Golf Trophy, offering amateur golfers an unprecedented pathway to compete on the world stage. The Chapman Series will span 26 golf courses across multiple countries, creating 46 separate tournament opportunities for teams to qualify for an exclusive world final.
Austrian Championship and Qualification Route
The Austrian leg of the championship will take place on September 19, 2026, at Murhof Golf Club. This event serves as the crucial national qualifier for teams seeking to advance to the December/January world final in Oman. The Austrian championship represents one of the key competitive moments in the qualification calendar, providing the top-performing teams with direct passage to the international stage.
According to Golfclub Klagenfurt-Seltenheim, the organization behind the initiative, the structure offers remarkable accessibility. With 46 tournaments spread across the network of 26 courses, participants effectively have 46 chances to earn their spot in the global championship. This inclusive approach democratizes qualification, allowing teams from various regions and competitive levels to gain entry into the series.
Chapman Format and Global Reach
The Chapman Series format, also known as Pinehurst or Best Ball format in some regions, is a proven competitive structure in amateur golf. In this format, both players on a team hit tee shots, then select the best ball and both play from that position for the second shot. The players alternate playing the selected ball for each subsequent shot until completion of the hole. This format emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and balanced skill across partnerships.
The expansion to 26 venues across multiple countries underscores the tournament’s international ambition. By hosting qualifying tournaments at established golf clubs throughout Europe and beyond, the OMAN Golf Trophy creates a genuine grassroots-to-elite pathway. Teams that demonstrate consistent performance across the regular season tournaments position themselves for qualification to the Oman finale.
The world final in Oman, scheduled for December 2026 or January 2027, promises to be a marquee event bringing together the best Chapman-format teams from across the entire qualification network. This culminating event offers participating teams the ultimate prize and recognition on a truly global platform, cementing the OMAN Golf Trophy as a significant addition to international amateur golf competition.