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25 March 2026

The Faldo Junior Tour has returned to Italy, and Gardagolf Country Club has once again cemented why it’s considered one of the country’s finest championship venues. Over three days in March, 72 players representing 13 nationalities competed on a course that provided pristine conditions, demanded respect, and lived up to its renowned reputation.

Gardagolf Country Club, located in the heart of Italy’s golf region near Lake Garda, has long been one of the country’s most iconic venues. The club hosted the DP World Tour’s Rolex Series in 2018 and continues to serve as a proving ground for elite amateur and professional competition. This week, the course was presented immaculately, offering Europe’s rising junior talent the same championship examination that has defined the venue over the years.

The debut edition at Gardagolf establishes a partnership that will see the Faldo Series return to Italy through 2028, marking a significant addition to the circuit’s European calendar in its milestone 30th anniversary year. Established in 1996 by six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo, the Faldo Series has grown into one of the world’s most recognised junior golf pathways.

“It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome the Faldo Series to Italy, and at a venue as esteemed as Gardagolf Country Club,” said Matthew Faldo, Faldo Series Director. “This was a magnificent beginning to what will be a fantastic relationship, and we’re looking forward to working with them for years to come.”

Ben Rehn of Germany secured both the Boys 21 & Under title and the Overall Championship with a composed performance across 54 holes, finishing at three over par. His rounds of 72-73-74 demonstrated the kind of steady play required on a championship course. Vaclav Svub of Czechia pushed hard, closing with the low round of the tournament—a 70 in the final round—to finish second at seven over par.

Sebastian Aigner of Austria claimed the Boys 16 & Under title at 13 over par with rounds of 76-79-74, finishing three shots clear of Italy’s Samuele Ferrario, who closed strongly with a 73. Malia Luder of Switzerland took the Girls 16 & Under division at 28 over par, with Italy’s Rachele Zatti finishing second. And in the Girls 21 & Under category, Anna Weicker of Germany secured victory at 23 over par, edging compatriot Emma Rehn by two strokes.

Category winners earn invitations to the 30th Faldo Series European Grand Final at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the UAE, where they will compete alongside qualifiers from across the region in a fitting celebration of the series’ three decades of developing junior golf talent.

The tournament was made possible through the support of the Italian Golf Federation, Lago di Garda Lombardia, Acqua Maniva, Del Monte, Visit Brescia, and L’Angelica Corte Palazzina. Special thanks go to Francisco Moreno, General Manager of Gardagolf Country Club, and his team for their dedication to bringing the Faldo Series to Italy and delivering an exceptional week of championship golf.

With a world-class venue, strong international field, and a committed team behind it, the Faldo Series will return to Gardagolf Country Club in 2027—and the best is yet to come.

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