The story of Rosa begins in the year 2000 with the purchase of a vast plot of land in Konopiska, intended for the construction of a production facility. However, unfavourable geological conditions and a high groundwater level made the industrial investment impossible. Instead, a bold idea emerged: to transform this challenging terrain into a new space – a golf course.

The initial concept was to build a simple 9-hole course with the option to expand by an additional 18 holes in the future, creating a 27-hole complex. Earthworks began in 2002. As the work progressed, the vision evolved – new ideas, inspirations, and more ambitious goals emerged. A breakthrough came with a visit to Austria and an introduction to the renowned Fontana Golf Club – considered one of the most beautiful courses in Europe. That course gave the Konopiska project a new direction.

In 2003, Hans Georg Erhardt – a respected golf course designer and co-creator of the aforementioned Fontana – was invited to join the project. After analysing the site, he concluded that the best solution would be to create a single, full-sized 18-hole course, perfectly tailored to the natural terrain. Garry Ashfield, a British specialist who had worked with Erhardt on international projects for years, also joined the team.

Building Rosa Golf Club was a massive undertaking. The land required specialized equipment – large dump trucks, bulldozers, and excavators – to deal with the clay-rich, difficult soil. Over the course of two years, more than a million cubic meters of earth were moved, and 450,000 cubic meters were excavated for future lakes. The scale of the investment quickly earned Rosa the reputation of being the largest golf project in Europe during 2004–2005.

The terrain featured elevation differences of up to 10 meters, allowing for the design of a cascading lake system. This enabled water to flow naturally between reservoirs, ensuring proper aeration and biological balance.

Simultaneously with the earthworks, intensive planting was carried out. Thousands of trees and tens of thousands of shrubs were planted by the Rosa Golf Club greenkeeping team – most of whom still care for the grounds today. Only the trees near holes 5 and 6 remain from the original landscape.

From the outset, the goal was to create a championship-level course – a place that not only offers excellent playing conditions but also delights with its aesthetics and blends harmoniously with nature.

Over the past 20 years, the Rosa golf course has changed not only in layout and infrastructure. A comparison of photographs reveals the growth of trees, changes in grass density, and the introduction of new plant species that have enriched the landscape. These changes reflect a harmonious collaboration between humans and nature, showing how sport and environmental care can together create a unique place for play and relaxation.

Today, Rosa Golf Club is a place where every detail is refined with the utmost care. A team of experienced greenkeepers – many of whom have been there since the beginning – ensures the course’s quality. Over the past 20 years, much has changed – the landscape has become richer, the vegetation more diverse, and the infrastructure more extensive.

Rosa is a prime example of a place where sport and nature coexist in perfect harmony. It’s a space where passion meets attention to every detail – and has continued to impress both players and visitors for years.

We invite you to explore the Album published to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rosa Golf Club. Album is available for purchase at the club’s reception desk.