The 22nd Bulgarian Amateur Open & Senior Open Championships took place from 10 to 12 September 2026 at Pravets Golf Club, bringing together golfers from 16 countries for three days of international competition.
Organised by the Bulgarian Golf Association, the championship featured a range of divisions, including Men, Ladies, Mid-Amateurs, Seniors 50+ and Seniors 60+, alongside several Plate categories, providing competitive opportunities for golfers of different ages and playing abilities.
The championship divisions were contested over 54 holes, with the senior categories also forming part of the international Race to Dalaman 2026 series.
2026 Championship Winners
Men’s Championship: Kostadin Kaloyanov (Bulgaria) – 220 strokes (+4)
Ladies’ Championship: Sude Bay (Türkiye) – 222 strokes (+6)
Mid-Amateur Championship: Magyar Krisztián (Hungary) – 235 strokes (+19)
Senior 50+ Championship: Garry Wilson (Cyprus) – 240 strokes (+24)
Senior 60+ Championship: Jason Hare (Greece) – 95 Gross Stableford points
2026 Plate Winners
Gold Plate: Cahit Yetkili (Singapore) – 89 points
Silver Plate: Mehmet Celik (Türkiye) – 81 points
Silver Plate Senior: Plamen Ivanoff (Bulgaria) – 84 points
Ladies Plate: Luminita Tzakis (Romania) – 91 points
The Bulgarian Golf Association congratulates all champions and prize winners on their achievements and extends its appreciation to every participant for their competitive spirit and sportsmanship.
Special thanks go to Pravets Golf Club for hosting the championship and to everyone involved in its organisation and successful delivery.
The 22nd edition once again highlighted the importance of international amateur competitions in bringing golfers together, encouraging sporting development and strengthening Bulgaria’s position as a destination for competitive golf.
We look forward to welcoming players from around the world to the 2027 edition of the Bulgarian Amateur & Senior Open Championships.
