About
The European Deaf Golf Championships (EDGC) is the premier international golf competition for deaf athletes across Europe. It brings together elite male, female, senior, and junior golfers from European nations to compete in stroke-play individual and team events under a unified set of international regulations.
The Championships are contested over multiple days and rounds, with titles awarded across a range of playing categories, showcasing both high-performance sport and inclusive competition. The EDGC provides a platform for deaf golfers to compete at an elite level, represent their countries, and promote excellence, equality, and accessibility in sport.
Beyond competition, the Championships foster international friendship, cultural exchange, and the continued development of deaf golf across Europe.
Role of EDSO
The European Deaf Sport Organisation (EDSO) is the recognised governing body responsible for overseeing and sanctioning the European Deaf Golf Championships. EDSO sets the eligibility criteria, competition standards, and regulatory framework to ensure fair play, sporting integrity, and alignment with international deaf sport principles.
Working alongside national deaf golf associations and local organising committees, EDSO ensures the Championships are delivered to consistent European standards, supporting athlete welfare, accessibility, and the long-term growth of deaf sport across the continent.
Individual Tournaments
Below are a list of the Individual Tournaments held as part of the Championships
Men’s Individual Tournament
54 holes of stroke play over three rounds. Playoff to decide a winner if tied.
Handicap limit: 10.4 (WHS).
Men’s Senior Individual Tournament
Open to men aged 50+ (at least one day before the event).
54 holes of stroke play over three rounds. Playoff if tied.
Players may not enter both Men’s Senior and Men’s tournaments.
Handicap limit: 16.4 (WHS).
Women’s Individual Tournament
54 holes of stroke play over three rounds. Playoff if tied.
Handicap limit: 22.4 (WHS).
Women’s Senior Individual Tournament
Open to women aged 50+, played from the same tees as the Women’s tournament.
54 holes of stroke play over three rounds. Playoff if tied.
Players may not enter both Women’s Senior and Women’s tournaments.
Handicap limit: 28.4 (WHS).
Junior Boys Tournament
Open to boys 18 or under on the final day of competition.
Handicap limit: 18.4 (WHS).
54 holes of stroke play over three rounds.
Players may not enter the Men’s tournament.
Junior Girls Tournament
Open to girls 18 or under on the final day of competition.
Handicap limit: 30.4 (WHS).
54 holes of stroke play over three rounds.
Players may not enter the Women’s tournament.
Team Tournaments
Below are a list of the Team Tournaments held as part of the Championships
Men’s Team Tournament
Stroke play team event with 3–5 golfers per team.
Each day, the best three scores count. Lowest total score after three days wins.
If fewer than five nations enter, the minimum team size may be reduced to two.
One team per nation.
Women’s Team Tournament
Stroke play team event with 3–5 golfers per team.
Best three scores count each day. Lowest total after three days wins.
Minimum team size may be reduced to two if fewer than five nations enter.
One team per nation.
Men’s Senior Team Tournament
Stroke play team event with 3–5 golfers per team.
Best three scores per day count. Lowest total after three days wins.
Minimum team size may be reduced to two if fewer than five nations enter.
One team per nation.
Women’s Senior Team Tournament
Stroke play team event with 3–5 golfers per team.
Best three scores per day count. Lowest total after three days wins.
Minimum team size may be reduced to two if fewer than five nations enter.
One team per nation.
Subsidiary Event
The below are subsidiary events held if numbers are below event maximums
This will be confirmed in due course
Stableford Cup - Men
Open to all Men who do not meet the criteria for the Men’s Individual Tournament
54 holes of stableford play over three rounds. Playoff to decide a winner if tied.
Stableford Cup - Women
Open to all Women who do not meet the criteria for the Womens Individual Tournament
54 holes of stableford play over three rounds. Playoff to decide a winner if tied.