A clear, internationally visible sign that Polish golf is firmly on an upwardly mobile path, has been the successful staging in 2008 of two important tournaments, one on the Challenge Tour, and one on the European Seniors Tour.

The Parkridge Polish Seniors Championship at Krakow Valley was won by former World No1. Ian Woosnam who shot a superb final round 63 while Gary Clark took the DHL Wroclaw Open at Toya, both of them introducing the sport to a new public.
Of the latter event President Marek Podstolski observed: "We had a lot more spectators than we expected, about 800 in all, which was fantastic. What was really nice and surprising was that most of them already understood a little about the game, and hopefully they learned much more through attending the tournament.

"Our dream is one day to host a European Tour event. That's still a while off, but in five years' time, if everything goes to plan and a slot becomes available then I'm confident we will have a European Tour event in Poland."
On the immediate agenda is the hosting of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup European Qualifier at the Sierra Golf Club in September.

"We now have a chance to show the world what we can do," said the Polish President. "It's the first time an event staged by The European Tour will have been played in Poland, so it should be a proud moment for us.
"Looking ahead further, we'd be delighted to welcome back both the Challenge Tour and the Seniors Tour next year."