Justin Rose gives generous gift to European women golfers

Justin Rose has made his name on the PGA Tour, but he’s now giving back to women’s golf

Justin Rose is not having a very good season on the PGA Tour. Rose has played in five events and has been able to make just two cuts.

Many players in Rose’s position would have taken the time over the past three months, in the wake of the coronavirus, to hone in on what was ailing their games. And while Rose likely did do just that, he also proved that he’s much more than just a golfer.

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According to an article in The Telegraph, Rose and his wife Kate are set to sponsor a women’s golf series for British professional golfers beginning in the next two weeks. There will be seven events on what’s being called the Rose Ladies Series, beginning on June 18 at Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club.

The tour will continue weekly through the end of July, with one of the highlights being a July 9 event at Royal St. George’s, which was set to host the 2020 Open Championship prior to the event being canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

Rose, the 2013 U.S. Open champion, also sponsors a junior tour in Great Britain. His giving spirit is well-known throughout the golf community

“I am keenly aware that I now have the opportunity to go back to work and compete on the PGA Tour,” Rose said. “But this is not the same for the ladies and some junior tours as well.”

Rose knows that the money, of which he himself donated more than $44,000, will not be the driving factor behind the series. However, he knows that the play itself is what is most important for the players.

“The prize money is modest because it is me throwing in some money and then the ladies are paying an entry fee and being able to play for a pot,” Rose said. “We wanted to give them the opportunity to play and to be ready for when the opportunities arise later in the summer.”

The events will be played without fans due to continued restrictions in Great Britain. However, Sky Sports has signed on to broadcast the events, which will boost the popularity of the series.

Rose should be commended for giving the participants a platform on which to perform. Without this series, some players could struggle financially and, even though the purses will not be large, it will allow those players to be ready once things are clear for the Ladies European Tour is back up and running again.