On the last weekend of August at Rosa Golf Club in Konopiska near Częstochowa, we will witness an international gathering of professional golfers. 156 Challenge Tour players will compete for victory in the tournament and a high ranking position. The prize pool will amount to 270,000 euros.
The Challenge Tour is a professional series of tournaments that serves as a gateway to a global career in professional golf. Renowned golfers such as Brooks Koepka, Tommy Fleetwood, Henrik Stenson, Martin Kaymer, and Poland’s top golfer, Adrian Meronk, have all played here.
“We have been missing from European golf for years. That’s why I thought it would be good to join the Challenge Tour. The last tournaments of this series held in our country took place 15 years ago. In the meantime, a lot has changed in Polish golf. We celebrated the great success of Adrian Meronk, admired the excellent performances of Mateusz Gradecki, and now we can cheer for Dorota Zalewska in the Ladies European Tour. I hope that organizing the Rosa Challenge Tour will give another boost to the development of golf in Poland,” said Arkadiusz Muś, President of the Press Glass Board, tournament organizer, and owner of Rosa Golf Club.
The Rosa Challenge Tour will begin on August 29 and end on September 1. The event will be preceded by qualifying tournaments, with wild cards at stake. During the Rosa Challenge Tour Challenger (July 7, 2024), five spots will be up for grabs, including one guaranteed for the best Polish player. The winner of the Race to Rosa PGA Poland Tour and the best Polish junior identified in the 5 Stars tournament series will also have the right to participate in the Rosa Challenge Tour.
A Chance for Polish Golf
In 2024, a total of 29 events will take place across 18 countries as part of the Challenge Tour. The Polish edition will be played in the second half of the season, promising an exciting competition. For many players, this will be a crucial moment in their fight for a high ranking position.
The Challenge Tour events are a huge opportunity for Polish golf. As Jamie Hodges, Challenge Tour Director, said, “The organization of the Rosa Challenge Tour can open the doors to the world league of golf for Poland and inspire the next generation of stars.”
Polish Representatives
Many talented players will represent Poland during the Rosa Challenge Tour. Alongside Mateusz Gradecki, the most titled Challenge Tour player, will be Alejandro Pedryc, Michał Bargenda, Oskar Zaborowski, Maksymilian Biały, Jan Rybczyński, Nikolas Tymiński, and Antoni Hawkins.
Challenges on Many Fronts
The Rosa Challenge Tour is also a very large and demanding event in terms of organization. 156 golfers, caddies, and fans from different parts of the world will come to Poland. The tournament director will be Ed Johnson. The tournament organizers not only have to meet all the requirements of the Challenge Tour but also aim to make the Polish edition one of the best of the season.
“Although we have over 30 years of experience in organizing top-tier sporting events, the Rosa Challenge Tour is quite a challenge for us. The event support team already numbers several dozen people at this stage. Additionally, we need 100 volunteers to support the tournament organization. This shows the scale of this endeavor. However, we take it as a point of honor to make the Polish edition stand out positively compared to others,” said Łukasz Tomkiewicz, President of the V5 Group, co-organizer of the event.
Volunteers
All those who want to support the organization of the Rosa Challenge Tour can apply through the website www.rosa.golf.
Fan Zone and Tickets
During the Rosa Challenge Tour, there will be plenty of attractions for fans. A special fan zone will be organized for them.
Tickets for the Rosa Challenge Tour can be purchased through the eBilet service. Sales starts on June 1. Polish Golf Association handicap cardholders can get nearly a 70% discount. It’s worth hurrying to buy as only 700 tickets are available for each day.
Accompanying Events
In addition to the tournament itself, there will also be accompanying events at Rosa Golf Club. The week will start with a junior pro-am on August 26. Tuesday (August 27) will be a training day with media participation. On Wednesday (August 28), there will be a Pro-Am with sponsors and guests.
Tournament Schedule
The main tournament will start on Thursday, August 29. After the second round on Friday, August 30, there will be a cut, and the top 60 players will advance to the final rounds on Saturday and Sunday. On September 1, we will know the winner of the Rosa Challenge Tour.
A Different Ball, the Same Emotions
Michał Probierz, the Polish National Football Team Selector and a great golf enthusiast, is also involved in promoting the Rosa Challenge Tour.
“Golf is an escape from football for me. It is a sport that allows you to relax and unwind. It also teaches humility. I recommend it to everyone,” he said during the Rosa Challenge Tour press conference.
Challenge Tour
The Challenge Tour is an n established, international, men’s professional golf tour which delivers a world-renowned golf development pathway, showcasing future stars of the global game. Since it began in 1989, the Challenge Tour has provided a platform for young golfing stars from all over the world to fine tune their talents in preparation for the DP World Tour and beyond. In 2019, the Challenge Tour visited the 50th country in its history. The 2024 international schedule sees 29 events played in 18 countries. Year after year the Challenge Tour is demonstrating its truly global nature as the world’s leading development tour. The top 20 Challenge Tour players at the end of each season graduate to the DP World Tour. To date, Challenge Tour alumni have amassed 13 Major victories and 581 wins on the DP World Tour from 216 different players.
Rosa Golf Club
Rosa Golf Club is one of the most beautiful 18-hole golf courses in Poland, designed according to USGA standards by Hans Georg Erhardt. The parkland-type complex was created in 2004 in Konopiska near Częstochowa. The course impresses with various species of trees and shrubs as well as numerous water bodies. Rosa Golf Club is a well-equipped facility, offering 80 driving range positions and training areas. High-ranking tournaments are organized on the course, and in 2024, a Challenge Tour event – Rosa Challenge Tour – will take place.
Press Glass
Press Glass is a company with 30 years of experience in processing glass for construction. It is a recognized supplier of insulating glass units for the facades of the most recognizable buildings in Europe and the USA. Press Glass is known for its high-quality products, innovation, and commitment to the development of glass processing technology. The company has 15 production plants located in Poland, Croatia, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, and the United States. The headquarters building, repeatedly awarded in architectural competitions, is located next to the Rosa Golf Club in Konopiska near Częstochowa.
V5 GROUP
V5 GROUP is a marketing communication agency with over 30 years of experience specializing in strategy, Public Relations, and relationship building. It has completed over 1000 projects for leading brands from many sectors. For several years, it has been heavily involved in golf projects, creating and organizing events and projects tailored to the business strategies of its clients. It is also the publisher of PGA Poland Magazine and the organizer of many tournaments, as well as the distributor of the Cutter&Buck brand.
Main Tournament Patron:
Press Glass
Partners:
Newport Logistics Fund, Intratel, Dell Technologies
Supporting Partner:
Aluprof
Contact for Media:
Agnieszka Pasternacka
agnieszka.pasternacka@v5group.pl
+48 508 016 836