Justin Rose to sponsor Telegraph Junior Golf Championship

The European Tour Foundation is delighted to announce it has become a partner of the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship.

Played at Quinta Do Lago in Portugal, the 54-hole stroke play junior tournament will be televised by Sky Sports and sponsored for the first time by Rose, the former World Number One who was himself a winner of the title in 1997.

Celebrating its 35th year, the Telegraph Junior Golf Championship has helped produce several world class golfers including the likes of Rose – an Olympic Golf Medallist and Major winner – as well as his Ryder Cup teammates Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick.

“I am delighted to announce my sponsorship of the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship, a tournament close to my heart since I won the title back in 1997,” said Rose, an 11-time European Tour winner.

“It's great to be involved in the championship and have the opportunity to encourage and grow junior, grassroots golf. I can't wait to see some of this year's talent. Good luck to everyone taking part this year!”

Qualification for the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship, which is also supported by the R&A, England Golf, and the European Tour Foundation tees off on March 27, and is open to anyone aged under 18 at midnight on January 1, 2019. Details on how to enter or how clubs can get involved can be found viaTelegraph.co.uk/juniorgolf.

Nick Rose, Head of the European Tour Foundation, said: “We are thrilled to be involved as a partner in this amazing tournament. Justin boasts a truly stellar career as an amateur and professional, and he will undoubtedly bring a huge amount of inspiration to those taking part. With a history of success in discovering future champions, we are excited to be part of this tournament and in finding the next generation of global golfing superstars.”

Adam Sills, Head of Sport at The Telegraph, said: “It’s great to have a player of Justin’s calibre backing this year’s Championship. As a former winner who has gone on to be a World Number One, he will provide plenty of inspiration for all this year’s junior competitors. I’m looking forward to another great championship in Portugal.”

Sean Moriarty, CEO Quinta do Lago, said: “We are very proud to be hosting the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship at Quinta do Lago this year. Golf has always been at the heart of Quinta do Lago and it is fantastic to be growing the next generation of champions as part of our legacy.

“Justin is a former winner of the Championship and went on to become the World Number One. The tournament will be a great opportunity to inspire and educate young people, as well as a fantastic event for the whole family to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Quinta do Lago and wish all the young hopefuls the very best in the tournament.”

To find out more about the work of the European Tour Foundation, please visitwww.europeantourfoundation.org