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Guðrúnarbikarinn
Tournament information
LocationIceland
Established2012
FormatTexas Scramble
Month playedVaries

Guðrúnarbikarinn, also known as GDRNbikarinn, is an annual invitational golf tournament held in Iceland. The tournament is played in the Texas Scramble format, promoting teamwork and strategic play. Established in 2012, Guðrúnarbikarinn has become a prestigious event in the Icelandic golf calendar, attracting both amateur and professional golfers.

Winners

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Year Winners Location
2012 Snorri Hannesson and Heiðar Atli Emilsson Kiðjaberg
2013 Birgir Rúnar Halldórsson Kiðjaberg
2014 Birgir Rúnar Halldórsson Brautarholt
2015 Birgir Rúnar Halldórsson Bakkakot
2016 Ari Fannar Stefánsson and Pétur Hreinsson Hveragerði
2020 Daníel Takefúsa Þórisson and Felix Hjálmarsson Þorlákshöfn
2021 Daníel Takefúsa Þórisson and Sævar Már Óskarsson Brautarholt
2022 Aðalsteinn Stefánsson and Birgir Rúnar Halldórsson Bakkakot
2023 Snorri Hannesson and Felix Hjálmarsson Oddi

Most Frequent Winners

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Player Wins
Birgir Rúnar Halldórsson 4
Daníel Takefúsa Þórisson 2
Snorri Hannesson 2
Felix Hjálmarsson 2

Famous Players

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Guðrúnarbikarinn has seen participation from several notable players in the Icelandic golfing community. Among them are:

  • Eysteinn Sigurðarson - Renowned for his precision and strategic gameplay, Eysteinn has been a crowd favorite and a formidable competitor in the tournament.
  • Ásgeir Orri Ásgeirsson - Known for his powerful drives and consistent performance, Ásgeir has made significant impacts in the tournament over the years.
  • Guðmundur Haukur Guðmundsson (maður ársins) - Often referred to as "maður ársins" (Man of the Year), Guðmundur has been celebrated not only for his golfing skills but also for his contributions to the sport and community engagement.

The presence of these players has added to the prestige and competitive spirit of Guðrúnarbikarinn, making it a must-watch event in the Icelandic sports calendar.

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