Justin Rose steps in to support women’s professional series

“I am keenly aware that I now have the opportunity to go back to work and compete on the PGA Tour, but this is not the same for the ladies and some junior tours as well,” Rose said. “I am sad that the Ladies European Tour has been suffering so badly, and doesn’t really have a start date yet from what I know. To me this seems somewhat unfair, and my wife Kate and I felt there was an opportunity to step up and help.”

Rose, who also sponsors the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship, added: “The prize money is modest because it is me throwing in some money and then the ladies are paying an entry fee, but we wanted to give them the opportunity to play and to be ready for when the opportunities arise later in the summer.”