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The first ever global virtual golf tournament for juniors, the Faldo Virtual Series is played on 25,000 Trackman simulators worldwide.

What’s the Faldo Virtual Series?

The Faldo Virtual Series is an innovative global junior golf competition played on Trackman simulators worldwide from January-March 2025. Anyone aged 7-21 can take part.

Who’s behind this?

The series is pioneered by legendary golf figure Sir Nick Faldo and supported by the Faldo Series organization and the leading golf technology firm, Trackman. The initiative combines Sir Nick’s vision for fostering young talent with Trackman’s cutting-edge simulators to create a unique and inclusive golfing experience.

What’s its purpose?

The Faldo Virtual Series aims to make golf accessible to a broader audience of young players, eliminating barriers like location or resources. Through virtual competition, it seeks to inspire and nurture future golfing champions while expanding the sport’s reach globally.

The Virtual Series

How it Works

The Format

The Faldo Virtual Series will be played by golfers aged 7-21 on Trackman simulators worldwide. The series includes three month-long tournaments stretching across January, February and March 2025. Boys and Girls will compete in their own age and gender categories.

  • Futures: 7-12 year olds
  • Junior Tour: 2 Groups: 13–15 & 16-18 year olds
  • Elite Tour: Under 21 Year Olds

The Technology

The series is powered by Trackman’s Virtual Golf (VG) technology, which provides ultra-realistic course simulations and performance tracking. Players tee off on digital versions of iconic courses, with precise ball flight physics and conditions that replicate real-world gameplay.

Where to Play

Players participate at any of the 25,000+ Trackman simulators worldwide.

Prizes

Global winners will qualify for Faldo Series Grand Finals.

Event Winner Qualify to play in a Faldo Series Grand Final in Either UK, Asia or Europe/UAE. With event expenses and up to $1,000 support for travel.
1st - 3rd Place Upgame subscriptions For 12 Months.
4th - 8th Place EA Sports - PGA Tour Game (Playstation or Xbox).
   
Closest to The Pin DP World Tour or PGA Tour Event entry Tickets.
   
Lucky Draw Invite to Play in Bristish Masters Pro Am + Signed Masters flag.
   
Facility Prize Free subscription for facility with most participants - monthly winner (1.000 USD).
The Virtual Series

How to Join

It’s simple! All you need to do is:

*Be sure to sign up to the correct age group as payments are non-refundable. The entry fee is $10 per tournament, participating in all three tournaments would cost a total of $30. Due to European personal data protection rules and regulations, parents of players under 13 are required to set up a Trackman account for their child using the Trackman Golf App. The account must be associated with a unique email address (not associated with any other Trackman account).

The Virtual Series

Age Categories & Tournament Info

The Faldo Virtual Series consists of the following four age groups*. Sign up to your relevant age group below:

TOURNAMENT 1: January 1-31, 2025
St. Andrews Links (Old Course)

  • Faldo Futures (age 7-12)
    Competition:9 holes, Strokeplay, Unlimited attempts,
    Tees: Boys 4,428m, Girls 4,428m (LINK to 7-12 signup page)
  • Junior Tour (age 13-15)
    Competition: 18 holes, Strokeplay, Unlimited attempts,
    Tees: Boys 5,516m, Girls 4,428m (LINK to 13-15 signup page)
  • Junior Tour (age 16-18)
    Competition: 18 holes, Strokeplay, Unlimited attempts,
    Tees: Boys: 5,840m, Girls 5,516m (LINK to 16-18 signup page)
  • Elite Tour (age 21 and under)
    Competition: 18 holes, Strokeplay, Unlimited attempts,
    Tees: Boys: 6,146m, Girls 5,516m (LINK to 21 and under signup page)
  • SETTINGS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS:
    Format: Strokeplay
    Attempts permitted: Unlimited,
    Putting: Auto fixed
    Green firmness: hard
    Green stimp: 10
    Closest to Pin hole: 11

    *Players can participate in more than one age group. For instance, 14-year-olds can play in their own age group and try the 16-18 group if they want to challenge themselves (playing in a second age group will cost an additional 10$). Players cannot participate in age groups that are lower than their age. Parents of players under 13 are required to set up a Trackman account for their child using the Trackman Golf App. The account must be associated with a unique email address (not associated with any other Trackman account).

TOURNAMENT 2: February 1-28, 2025
Wentworth (West Course)

Information coming soon...

TOURNAMENT 3: March 1-31, 2025
Moonlight Basin (The Reserve)

Information coming soon...

The Virtual Series

Leaderboard

The leaderboard will feature:

  • Player names and scores
  • Four age groups
  • Male/Female categories
  • Side games

FAQs

How old do I have to be?

You can be anywhere from 7-21 years old.

How long are the courses?

That depends on the age group you compete in. 7 to 12-year-olds play 9 holes, while the other three age groups play 18 holes.

Do I play on the same course as all the other players?

Yes, everyone competes on the same course, but tees can vary depending on age and gender. The courses played are:

  • Tournament 1: St. Andrews Links (Old Course)
  • Tournament 2: Wentworth (West Course)
  • Tournament 3: Moonlight Basin (The Reserve)

Can I see how I am ranked against everyone else?

Yes, the leaderboard displays the scores and rankings of everyone taking part.

How much does it cost?

It costs $10 per player to enter each monthly tournament. So, to play all three tournaments (January-March), it would be $30 in total.

How many times can I play?

When you pay the $10 fee to enter the monthly tournament, you can play as many rounds as you want within the tournament’s allotted time frame, with your best score appearing on the leaderboard.

When does it take place?

Tournament 1 of the Faldo Virtual Series starts on January 1 (00:00 Central European Time) and ends on January 31 (23:59 Central European Time). Tournament 2 starts on February 1 and ends on February 28, while Tournament 3 starts on March 1 and ends on March 31.

How do I enter?

Rules & Disclaimers

Tie Rules

In the event of a tie, the leaderboard will automatically use the rules below to determine player position:

  1. Lowest back 9 score
  2. Low score on last 6 holes
  3. Low score on last 3 holes
  4. Low score on the last hole
  5. Lowest front 9 score
  6. Lowest score on holes 4-9
  7. Lowest score on holes 7-9
  8. Lowest score on 9
  9. The prize is shared

Closest to Pin

In the event of multiple hole-in-ones on the same hole, we will draw a winner amongst the players. If two or more players are listed on the leaderboard with the same distance to pin, please bear in mind that your ranking is based on a ten-digit number, and that’s why you might be placed below your competitor with the same distance to pin.

If you have made a hole-in-one in your first round, but chose to use your second attempt, your hole-in-one in your first round will in this case not count.

All players in all simulators – around the world – experience the same tee and pin position. The ball must be on green in your first shot to count towards the Closest to the pin leaderboard.

Fraud/cheating

When you compete in this tournament it’s very important for us that everyone has fun and competes with good intentions. Therefore, no forms of cheating or gaining an unfair advantage in any way will be tolerated. Trackman reserves the right to disqualify players if there is a suspicion regarding cheating in general or anyone assumed to be breaking the official rules. This includes but is not limited to impersonation (including playing under another player’s Trackman account). Additionally, you are only allowed to create and use one account while participating in the Faldo Virtual Series. Trackman reserves the right to disqualify any players that have participated with multiple accounts. All scores will be tracked, and we encourage you to win with grace and lose with dignity.

Limitation of Liability

As a condition to participating in a tournament and to the greatest extent permitted by law, each player agrees to hold harmless Trackman, Faldo Series, and its and their respective related parties from and against any and all claims or demands arising out of, relating to, or in connection with such player’s participation in a tournament. In no event shall any player have, and each player hereby irrevocably waives, any right to sue, and covenants not to sue, based upon its participation in a tournament.

Resolution of Disputes

Faldo Virtual Series has final, binding authority to decide disputes with respect to breach, termination, enforcement, or interpretation of any part of the above tournament rules. Any dispute, claim or controversy that Faldo Virtual Series may have against an entrant/player or that an entrant/player may have against Faldo Virtual Series, and any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to the above rules or the validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of these rules to arbitrate, and that is not otherwise subject to Faldo Virtual Series’ final, binding authority, shall be finally and conclusively settled by arbitration in Copenhagen, Denmark, in accordance with the rules of the simplified arbitration procedure adopted by The Danish Institute of Arbitration.

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