Estonia
Estonian Golf & Country Club and the Estonian Golf Association have been confirmed as hosts of the 2026 European Amateur Team Championship.
The prestigious event will take place on the club’s renowned Sea Course in July next year, a layout known for its championship-caliber challenge and stunning natural beauty.
Estonia in the Spotlight Again
The venue selection is a testament to Estonia’s growing stature on the European golfing stage. Host to many EGA events in recent years, including the European Amateur Championship at Pärnu Bay in 2023, the country has also seen increasing success on the playing side at an international level. In 2024, the Estonian men’s team achieved a record-high fourth-place finish among Europe’s elite at the event they’ll host next season.
A Fitting Venue
Estonian Golf & Country Club, located 25 km from the centre of Tallinn, previously hosted the European Amateur Championship in 2016, when Viktor Hovland set the current course record 63 (-9) but narrowly missed out on the title in a playoff. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the club has also hosted the European Amateur Team Championship, Division 2 and European Senior Men’s Team Championship in recent years.
The club’s Sea Course is a true test of golf, stretching over 6,300 metres and offering a varied landscape that challenges even the most skilled players. The course weaves through unspoiled forests, extends to the Jägala River, and features ancient oak alleys and natural water hazards, making it a fitting stage for Europe’s top amateur golfers.
Since its opening, the Sea Course has grown in prominence. Ranked among the best European courses by Golf World Magazine, it climbed from 95th place in 2009 to 83rd in 2014. In 2022, it was named among the TOP 100 European X-factor courses.
A Prestigious Championship
The European Amateur Team Championship has a storied history dating back to its inauguration in 1959. Contested annually, the tournament features the 16 top amateur teams in Europe, each consisting of six players. The competition begins with two rounds of stroke play, then progresses to match play.
Across the years, the event has seen virtually all of Europe’s biggest golfing stars represent their countries before turning pro, including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Ludvig Åberg, Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood and many more. In 2024, Golf Digest called it ‘the most influential tournament you’ve never heard of’ in reference to the championship’s impact on developing Europe’s Ryder Cup teams.
The 2025 edition of the championship is set to take place at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club in Ireland from July 8–12. Sweden, the defending champions, will seek to retain their title, while historically dominant nations such as England, with a record 11 wins, will aim to reclaim the top spot.
