Practice round
The imt begins with an official practice round. Upon registration, all players receive tee-off give-aways and a tournament information pack.
16. BWGV-International Matchplay-Trophy Mädchen/Jungen-WAGR
21.-24.05.2026 - G&LC Schloss Liebenstein
Experience your potential! It's clear: at the imt, the focus is on sporting performance, but fun should not be neglected during the four tournament days either! In addition to the tournament action, all participants are invited to the opening evening on Monday. Also for the physical well-being is provided during the tournament days with a round catering and a lunch buffet.
G&LC Schloss Liebenstein: At the beginning of the 1980s, Schloss Liebenstein passed from the House of Württemberg into the ownership of a limited partnership formed by the municipality of Neckarwestheim near Heilbronn and enthusiastic golfers. On the grounds of the Liebenstein estate, they built the first 18-hole course.
The golf club was founded in 1982 and soon took over the operation of the course, which it has run to this day as Golf- und Landclub Schloss Liebenstein e.V. In 1993, the club built a third 9-hole course, and in 1996, the spacious new clubhouse was inaugurated. With around 120 hectares of land, the club is one of the largest golf clubs in Baden-Württemberg.
Livescoring
Programm
Day 1 - 05/20/2026
Day 2 – 05/21/2026
1. Round Stroke Play
1st round of tournament play (1st 18-hole stroke play qualification round)
All participants play their first round of stroke play.
Day 3 – 05/22/2026
2. Round Stroke Play
2nd 18-hole stroke play qualification round
Players will start in accordance to their previous day’s score.
Day 3 – 05/22/2026
Match Play 9-Holes
From the top 24 girls and 24 boys after both stroke-play rounds (36 holes), places 9–24 qualify for the first match-play round (round of 32) over 9 holes. Places 1–8 qualify directly for the match play (round of 16) over 18 holes.
Day 4 – 05/23/2026
Match play 18-Holes
The match plays continue in the morning with the round of 16. After the lunch break, the girls and boys tee off for the match-play quarterfinals.
Day 5 – 05/24/2026
Match play 18-Holes
Early in the morning, the match-play semifinals as well as the placement matches take place. The tournament winners are then determined in the final match-play rounds. An awards ceremony concludes the tournament days.
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Dear golfers,
distinguished guests,
It is a great pleasure and honor for me to welcome you, on behalf of the Baden-Württemberg Golf Association, to the International Matchplay Trophy (imt) Girls/Boys – WAGR 2026.
I am very proud that with the imt we have a sporting showcase for international young golf talent here in Baden-Württemberg.
My special thanks go to the Golf and Country Club Schloss Liebenstein, which is hosting this event for the first time – with great dedication, passion, and impressive sporting professionalism.
I would also like to thank our main sponsor Maserati as well as our ball partner Taylormade for their valuable and loyal support.
The imt stands for top-level golf, international encounters, and fair competition. My thanks also go to everyone who contributes, both on and off the course, to the success of this tournament week – whether in a voluntary role or behind the scenes.
I wish all players great success, fantastic sporting experiences, and above all, enjoyment of the game. Enjoy the special atmosphere – and certainly also the hospitality of the Golf and Country Club Schloss Liebenstein.
Sincerely,
Michael Marbler
President
Baden-Württemberg Golf Association
Dear golfers,
distinguished guests,
It is a special pleasure for me, in my role as Youth Director of the Baden-Württemberg Golf Association, to welcome you to the 16th International Matchplay Trophy (imt) 2026 at the Golf and Country Club Schloss Liebenstein.
Over the past years, the imt has established itself as a major junior tournament in Germany – a sporting showcase that brings together top young talent, exciting matches, and genuine international encounters. For 2026, there is an important change: golfer participants can now be up to 21 years old, giving even more young talents the opportunity to take part in this special tournament and gain valuable match-play experience. The fact that the imt is once again listed on the EGA calendar underlines its high significance and allows players to earn important world ranking points.
My thanks go to the GC Schloss Liebenstein for hosting the imt for the first time, to all volunteers for their great commitment, and to our partners for their reliable support of this tournament.
I wish all participants fair and successful competition – and above all, much enjoyment of the game. May the imt 2026 be an inspiring milestone on your personal golfing journey.
Sincerely,
Anja Canz
Youth Director
Baden-Württemberg Golf Association
Thank you!
We would like to thank all partners and sponsors of the International Matchplay-Trophy. It is your ongoing support that has enabled us to create the imt – a stage for top-class, international junior golf in Baden-Wuerttemberg – and to keep on developing it.
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