CPG INTERNATIONAL SERIES GRAND FINAL
BOIS D’ARLON GOLF & RESORT, BELGIUM 🇧🇪
14-17 SEPTEMBER 2026

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The Confederation of Professional Golf [CPG] and Bois d’Arlon Golf & Resort have entered into a new multi-year partnership that will see the Belgian venue become the home of the CPG International Series Grand Final, as well as a designated CPG Centre of Excellence.

The first edition of the Grand Final at Bois d’Arlon will take place from 14 to 17 September 2026, marking the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the two organisations.

Set within the Ardennes, Bois d’Arlon offers 27 holes of championship golf, extensive practice facilities, a 64-room hotel, and a purpose-built environment for hosting elite-level events set around the beautiful Château du Bois d’Arlon. The venue’s infrastructure and ambition make it a natural fit to host CPG’s flagship championship event and support wider activity aligned with player and coach development.

The 2026 Grand Final will feature a 36-hole championship, preceded by a pre-championship Pro-Am. In addition, the week will include a dedicated ‘Pro-Am’ learning experience with a focus on women and coaching, bringing together high-profile female players, coaches, and industry leaders as part of CPG’s commitment to inclusivity and development across the game.

In line with the principles of the CPG International Series, the event will provide a first-class, open, and inclusive playing experience, and is open to both male and female professionals, as well as elite amateurs.

The field will include winners from across the CPG International Series, leading players from the Order of Merit, and representatives from the Royal PGA of Belgium and PGA of Holland, battling it out for a prize fund of €30,000.

Ian Randell, Chief Executive of CPG, said: “Bois d’Arlon Golf & Resort is an extremely impressive facility in a wonderful location, making it the perfect setting for our Grand Final.

“We are extremely excited to enter into this partnership to host our championship and establish a welcoming home for both professionals and amateur golfers as a CPG Centre of Excellence. Our thanks go to Royal PGA of Belgium Chief Executive, Bernard de Bruyckere, for introducing this opportunity and to the team at Bois d’Arlon for bringing it to fruition.”

The partnership reflects CPG’s continued commitment to developing high-quality international events and creating rich experiences that support performance, learning, and collaboration across its global network.

Invitees and Qualifiers for the 2026 Grand Final will be notified shortly and provided with more information.

Find Out More About the CPG International Series @ cp.golf/InternationalSeries

The German Golf Federation (DGV) is strengthening its commitment to growing the game among young people through the expansion of its GolfSixes League — an innovative, team based format inspired by junior pathways common in major global sports.

Launched internationally in 2022 with support from The R&A, The Ryder Cup European Development Trust, the DP World Tour and the Ladies European Tour, the programme has quickly gained national recognition for its fun, inclusive and low pressure approach to competitive golf.

Germany’s golf system is structured regionally, and the DGV has strategically positioned GolfSixes League as an entry point for clubs not currently involved in existing junior programmes. This approach has enabled the federation to reach new communities and introduce golf to a wider and more diverse group of young players.

By 2025, the initiative had grown to 37 participating clubs, engaging around 500 juniors across local leagues. The DGV also staged a dedicated GolfSixes League event during the 2025 German Challenge by VcG on the Hotelplanner Tour, which proved highly popular with young participants and showcased the format to a broader audience.

Building on this momentum, the DGV aims to expand the programme to 40 clubs in 2026. A major step forward will be the integration of GolfSixes formats into schools participating in the Abschlag Schule programme, which reaches approximately 10,000 children and teenagers aged 6 to 18. From 2027, both the on course GolfSixes League and the off-course GolfSixes Mini League are set to be introduced in schools, creating a clear and accessible pathway from first contact with golf to structured team play.

The DGV reports that up to 200 clubs across the country have expressed interest in running junior initiatives such as GolfSixes League, signalling strong potential for nationwide expansion.

As Germany continues to modernise its junior golf landscape, GolfSixes League is emerging as a central pillar of the country’s long term strategy to make golf more accessible, social and appealing to the next generation of players.

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GolfSixes League is a development project designed to enable participants who are new to golf to learn, play and progress through short-form team golf. It is a collaborative initiative driven by The R&A, Ryder Cup European Development Trust [RCEDT], Confederation of Professional Golf [CPG], Ladies European Tour [LET], DP World Tour and national partners. The expansion of GolfSixes League is backed by the Golf Foundation, the charity that created and developed the initiative across GB&I.

More information on GolfSixes League available at cp.golf/golfsixesleague

With outdoor courses packed during the short summer season, Golfsambands Island (GSI) has identified the off season as a opportunity for growing and sustaining junior interest.

To put this into action, the federation has introduced a winter GolfSixes League, played entirely on simulators, using the GolfSixes League’s proven format of team-golf playing two person scramble over six holes.

This year’s GolfSixes League opened on 28 February with three more events taking place across Iceland this winter. The initiative forms part of the international expansion of GolfSixes League, supported by The R&A, The Ryder Cup European Development Trust, the Confederation of Professional Golf, the Golf Foundation, DP World Tour and the Ladies European Tour.

Participation on the Rise

A total of 42 juniors took part – significantly more than last year – competing in six teams across boys’ and girls’ divisions. Each team featured 6–8 players, all receiving colour coded caps, along with bottles, sports bags and GolfSixes League branded bag tags.
The event delivered impressive play, including two holes in one and several chip ins, adding excitement to the fast paced format.

Strong Support and a Celebratory Finish

Five PGA professionals assisted throughout the competition, helping guide players who are taking their first steps into competitive golf.

The day concluded with a Kahoot quiz, an awards ceremony and a pizza party, reinforcing the League’s emphasis on fun, friendship and confidence building.

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GolfSixes League is a development project designed to enable participants who are new to golf to learn, play and progress through short-form team golf. It is a collaborative initiative driven by The R&A, Ryder Cup European Development Trust [RCEDT], Confederation of Professional Golf [CPG], Ladies European Tour [LET], DP World Tour and national partners. The expansion of GolfSixes League is backed by the Golf Foundation, the charity that created and developed the initiative across GB&I.

More information on GolfSixes League available at cp.golf/golfsixesleague