Fosshotel Reykjavík
Our base for the Iceland trip will be Fosshotel Reykjavík, providing a comfortable and convenient location from which to experience both the golf and Iceland's vibrant capital.

Situated in central Reykjavík, the hotel places guests within easy reach of the city's restaurants, bars, shops and attractions, making it an ideal base after each day's golf.

Fosshotel Reykjavík is a modern city hotel offering comfortable accommodation alongside its own dining and social options. Guests can enjoy the hotel's Haust Restaurant as well as the Beer Garden, providing an easy option for food and drinks without having to leave the hotel.

Its central location also gives guests the freedom to head out and experience Reykjavík in the evenings, from its excellent restaurants and lively bars to the city's distinctive Icelandic culture.

With four days of golf taking us to some of the leading courses around Reykjavík, Fosshotel Reykjavík provides an excellent central base for the week and the opportunity to combine outstanding golf with time exploring one of Europe's most distinctive capital cities.

Oddur Golf Club – Urriðavöllur

Our Iceland adventure begins at Oddur Golf Club, home to the highly regarded Urriðavöllur championship course and one of the leading golfing venues in the country.

Opened in 1997, Urriðavöllur is a par-71 championship course set amongst beautiful Icelandic heathland on the outskirts of Reykjavík. The course is flanked by ancient lava from the dormant Búrfell volcano, immediately giving the round a character and landscape unlike almost anywhere else in golf.

At around 6,400 yards, the challenge comes from much more than length. Natural terrain, strategically positioned hazards and the surrounding lava place an emphasis on accuracy and thoughtful course management.

Oddur also has impressive championship credentials, having hosted the European Ladies' Amateur Team Championship in 2016, the European Girls' Team Championship in 2022 and the Icelandic Stroke Play Championship in 2023.

The course was also named Iceland's Best Golf Course at the 2023 World Golf Awards, adding to its reputation as one of the country's premier golfing venues.

A combination of championship golf, volcanic landscape and unmistakably Icelandic surroundings provides a fantastic opening round to the week.

Reykjavík Golf Club – Grafarholt Course

Our second round takes us to Grafarholt, the original 18-hole course of Reykjavík Golf Club – Iceland's oldest golf club, founded in 1934.

Opened in 1963, Grafarholt occupies a spectacular elevated position on the eastern side of Reykjavík, providing panoramic views across the city and towards the surrounding mountains.

The course was designed by Swedish golf course architect Nils Sköld and is recognised as one of Iceland's classic championship layouts. Its naturally undulating terrain, elevation changes and exposed position create a varied test where the Icelandic wind can have a major influence on club selection and strategy.

Grafarholt has played an important role in Icelandic golf history and has hosted numerous major domestic championships. It was also the venue for the European Youths Team Championship in 1997, further demonstrating its championship credentials.

Currently ranked #4 in Iceland by Top100GolfCourses, Grafarholt remains one of the country's most highly regarded courses.

Elevated tees, changes in direction and beautifully positioned greens require golfers to continually adapt, while the spectacular Icelandic landscape provides a dramatic backdrop throughout the round.

Combining more than 60 years of history, championship pedigree and outstanding views, Grafarholt provides a very different challenge from the volcanic terrain of Oddur.

Brautarholt Golf Club

Brautarholt is one of the most spectacular courses in Iceland and has developed an international reputation for both its setting and its golf.

Situated on the Kjalarnes peninsula, approximately 30 minutes from central Reykjavík, the course occupies a breathtaking position surrounded by Icelandic scenery, with dramatic views across the water and towards Reykjavík.

Brautarholt is currently ranked #2 in Iceland by Top100GolfCourses and has also received recognition much further afield, including a place in Golf World's Top 100 Courses in Continental Europe.

The course makes exceptional use of its natural coastal setting. Ocean views accompany much of the round, while the combination of elevation changes, exposed terrain and constantly changing wind conditions means golfers are continually asked to adapt their strategy and shot selection.

Rather than relying purely on length, Brautarholt rewards imagination, accuracy and intelligent golf – exactly the qualities traditionally associated with great coastal courses.

Its combination of spectacular scenery and distinctive Icelandic terrain makes Brautarholt much more than simply another round of golf. It is one of the standout experiences of the week and an opportunity to play one of Iceland's highest-ranked courses.

Keilir Golf Club

Our final round takes us to Keilir Golf Club, currently ranked #1 in Iceland by Top100GolfCourses and one of the most distinctive golf courses on the Global Amateur Golf Tour calendar.

Located at Hafnarfjörður, just outside Reykjavík, Keilir offers two dramatically different golfing experiences within the same 18 holes.

The opening nine is routed through a remarkable black lava field, where accuracy is essential and wayward shots can quickly find some of Iceland's unforgiving volcanic terrain.

The back nine then changes character completely, moving onto a small peninsula at the entrance to Hafnarfjörður harbour. Here, golfers are treated to spectacular coastal views towards the Snæfellsjökull glacier and Álftanes peninsula.

Keilir is a course where skill and accuracy are rewarded over power, with the surrounding lava, coastline and wind demanding careful strategy throughout the round.

Few golf courses can offer such a dramatic contrast between two nines – from volcanic lava fields to exposed coastal golf overlooking the North Atlantic.

A truly unique Icelandic golf experience and a spectacular setting in which to complete four days of golf.

72-hole Individual Stableford (95% of Course Handicap)

Handicap Limits: Men – max 24, Women – max 30

GAGT Order of Merit points awarded for each competition round

• Playing Handicaps

  
  

  Playing Handicaps will be calculated at 95% of a player's Course Handicap.

  
  

  The maximum Playing Handicap for competition purposes is 24 for men and 30 for women. Players whose calculated Playing Handicap exceeds these limits may still compete but will play off the applicable maximum Playing Handicap.

  
  

  GAGT Overseas Handicap Adjustment (OHA) System

  
  

  GAGT operates an Overseas Handicap Adjustment (OHA) system to promote fairness and consistency across its overseas competitions.

  
  

  The system is based on the CONGU handicap adjustment format used prior to the introduction of the World Handicap System (WHS).

  
  

  Following each round, a player's OHA may be reduced according to their Stableford score and applicable handicap category.

  
  

  The OHA system only permits handicap reductions. Handicaps will never be increased under this system, regardless of a player's score.

  
  

  OHA adjustments apply exclusively to GAGT competition purposes and do not affect a player's official Handicap Index maintained by their home club.

  
  

  The GAGT OHA system takes precedence over any adjustments made by a player's home club during the event.

  
  

  How the OHA System Works

  
  

  Following each round, players scoring more than 36 Stableford points will receive a handicap reduction based on the number of points scored above 36 and their current OHA handicap category.

  
  

  The following reduction rates apply for each Stableford point scored above 36:

  
  

  Current OHA Handicap Category = Reduction per Point Above 36

  1–5 = 0.1

  6–12 = 0.2

  13–20 = 0.3

  21–28 = 0.4

  29–36 = 0.5

  
  

  The player's updated OHA following each round will determine their handicap category for the next round. Any subsequent reductions will be calculated using that updated category.

  
  

  Example

  
  

  A player with an OHA of 16.0 scores 40 Stableford points.

  
  

  - Stableford score: 40 points

  - Points above 36: 4

  - Handicap category: 13–20

  - Reduction rate: 0.3 per point

  - Total reduction: 1.2

  
  

  The player's OHA will reduce from 16.0 to 14.8 for the next round.

  
  

  All subsequent adjustments will be calculated using the player's updated OHA.

  
  

  No OHA increase will be applied following a score of 36 Stableford points or fewer.

Men - Yellow Tees
Women - Red Tees

Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place for every round, as well as for first, second, and third place overall.

There are two Nearest the Pins each getting a £25 GAGT voucher.

• An optional sweep of 6 000 ISK, 1 500 ISK per round, collected in cash during check-in before the first round.  The sweep will be paid out daily for the leading three scores and anyone who scores a two.

The draw will be available on our website 2 days before the each round. The Draw for the last round will be made in score order. 

If you have any requests for early or late tee times, or specific playing partners, please use the message facility in your Locker/account. We will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Merit points will be awarded for all four rounds.

Points will be awarded on the basis of 100 points to the winner, 99 points for runner-up, 98 points for third, and so on.

Participants need to be a current member of the GAGT to qualify for merit points.

To check membership status and join, call Kelly/Debbie on 0345 466 2222.  The subscription fee is £40 for 12 months from the day of joining.

Please ensure that you have adequate travel and medical insurance cover for the duration of your stay.