Road to Vätintie 2026
Previews, storylines, and everything building toward the next championship.
Flags up, scarves out, grins wide — the Vätintie supporters have already started the countdown to the August showdown.
THE HEARTBEAT OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP
The players get the headlines, but everyone at Vätintie knows the truth: this rivalry belongs to the fans. With the 2026 rematch set...
After last year's playoff thriller ended in Sir King Diamond's favor, Gary Player returns to Vätintie with one thing on his mind — revenge.
THE STORYLINE OF THE SEASON
The Vätintie Open 2026 has a script Hollywood would be proud of. Twelve months ago, Sir King Diamond edged Gary Player in a sudden-death p...
Groundskeepers have reshaped the fairways and tightened the pin positions for a tougher, faster edition of the championship.
A SHARPER, FASTER COURSE
The grounds crew has been hard at work preparing Vätintie for its 2026 edition. Expect the same iconic eleven holes — with a few new challeng...
The two rivals have officially registered, setting the stage for another head-to-head battle across all eleven holes.
IT'S OFFICIAL: THE RIVALS ARE BACK
Registration is confirmed. Gary Player and Sir King Diamond will once again go head-to-head across all eleven holes of the Vätintie...
Championship Status: Upcoming · August 2026
The 2026 edition is targeted for August — the exact date is still being locked in.
Gary Player vs. Sir King Diamond. Live scoring returns the moment play begins.