Pirin Golf & Country Club Concludes the 2026 Tournament Season with the Traditional President’s Cup

A packed tournament calendar, strong interest, remarkable sporting events, and unforgettable moments highlighted the 2026 golf season at Pirin Golf & Country Club.

On November 7, Pirin Golf & Country Club officially concluded its tournament season with the traditional President’s Cup – one of the most anticipated events on the resort’s annual sporting calendar.

The tournament marked the end of an exceptionally successful year, filled with excitement, sporting spirit, new challenges, and countless memorable moments on the golf course. The 2026 season ranks among the club’s strongest to date, thanks to its extensive tournament programme, high levels of participation, and the successful organisation of numerous prestigious golfing events.

A Season Filled with Golfing Excitement and Sporting Achievements

Over the past months, Pirin Golf & Country Club hosted dozens of exciting tournaments, bringing together golf enthusiasts, experienced players, club members, and newcomers to the sport.

From the first competitions in spring to the final tournament in November, each event contributed to the unique atmosphere of the season, offering different playing formats, competitive challenges, and opportunities for both experienced golfers and enthusiastic beginners to showcase their skills.

The remarkable interest in the tournament calendar once again reinforced Pirin Golf & Country Club’s position as an established destination for competitive and recreational golf in Bulgaria.

A Diverse Tournament Calendar and an Impressive Variety of Events

The 2026 tournament season featured a diverse programme combining traditional club competitions, corporate tournaments, themed events, and charity initiatives.

Among the highlights were the Pirin Golf & Country Club Championship, METRO Golf Cup, Estates & Fairways by Bulgaria Sotheby’s Realty, AYA Estate Golf Cup, Domaine Boyar Golf Trophy, Oktoberfest Golf Cup, Devin Golf Open, FootJoy Golf Challenge, and many other events.

Each tournament brought its own character and atmosphere, while the variety of competition formats gave participants the opportunity to test their skills, build new friendships, and share their passion for the game.

The club’s partners and sponsors played an essential role in the successful delivery of the tournament calendar, helping to create memorable experiences, attractive prizes, and exceptional moments for participants throughout the season.

Football Legends with Nationals ’94 – When Sporting Legends Unite for a Noble Cause

One of the most remarkable and memorable events of the 2026 season was undoubtedly the second edition of the charity golf tournament Football Legends with Nationals ’94, held in late July and early August at Pirin Golf & Country Club.

The event once again brought together some of the biggest names in Bulgarian and European football, golf enthusiasts, partners, and friends of the sport, all united in support of a shared charitable cause.

Among the special participants were Bulgarian football legends Hristo Stoichkov and Krasimir Balakov, alongside renowned international football personalities including Julio and Patxi Salinas, Thomas Berthold, Fredi Bobic, Franz Wohlfahrt, Ulrich Borowka, and other iconic figures from European football.

Over several days, the football legends traded the football pitch for the golf course, demonstrating sportsmanship, friendly competition, and dedication to a meaningful cause.

The tournament featured two competitive rounds on the championship golf course. In the final individual standings among the football legends, Plamen Mitsanski claimed first place, followed by Krasimir Balakov and Ulrich Borowka.

The President’s Cup – The Grand Finale of the 2026 Tournament Season

The traditional President’s Cup holds a special place in the Pirin Golf & Country Club calendar. Not only does it mark the conclusion of the official tournament season, but it also provides an opportunity for the golfing community to come together for one final competitive challenge of the year in an atmosphere of friendly rivalry and shared excitement.

The event was a true celebration of golf, bringing together players, friends, and partners of the club and providing a fitting conclusion to months filled with sporting challenges.

One of the highlights of this year’s tournament was the traditional challenge against the President’s Team, represented by the 2026 Club Champion Miroslav Dolapchiev and Kostadin Kaloyanov.

The pair delivered an outstanding performance, recording an impressive gross score of 69 strokes and remaining undefeated, once again demonstrating the strength of the President’s Team.

President’s Cup 2026 – Tournament Winners

The final tournament of the season delivered exciting competition, excellent performances, and well-deserved recognition for the top players.

In the Gross classification, Simeon Denkov and Nikolay Robev claimed first place, winning the tournament’s grand prizes – weekday golf memberships at Pirin Golf & Country Club.

Ivana Simeonova and Alexander Evtimov finished in second place, while Vaya and Valentin Georgievi secured third place.

In the Net classification, the winning team was the father-and-son duo Niko and Nikolay Solakovi, who delivered an excellent performance to claim first place.

The prizes in the Net classification included attractive golf holidays in Bulgaria and abroad, offering players the opportunity to enjoy new golfing experiences beyond their home course.

As is tradition, special awards were also presented for outstanding individual achievements on the course.

The Longest Drive award went to Niko Solakov, while Valentin Georgiev claimed the Nearest to the Pin prize.

With excellent performances, a friendly atmosphere, and well-deserved awards, President’s Cup 2026 provided a fitting finale to the tournament season.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Everyone Who Made the 2026 Season Unforgettable

Behind the success of every tournament stand the dedication of the organisers, the support of partners and sponsors, and, above all, the enthusiasm of the participants.

Pirin Golf & Country Club extends its sincere gratitude to all members, guests, players, partners, and friends of the club who were part of the 2026 tournament season.

Their trust, active participation, and passion for golf made the past year one of the most memorable seasons to date.

With the tournament calendar now complete, attention is already turning towards the 2027 season, which promises new sporting challenges, exciting events, and even more opportunities to come together on the golf course.

The tournament season may be over, but the golfing excitement continues!

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