Europe’s brightest young golfing talents will gather in Portugal in December to celebrate four decades of one of the most prestigious events in junior golf – the 2025 Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship at Quinta do Lago.
Marking its 40th anniversary, the championship will once again welcome 24 of the continent’s best players aged 12 to 18 to compete over three rounds on the Algarve resort’s world-famous South Course from December 1-3 – the fitting finale to another thrilling season of junior golf.
Renowned as the ‘unofficial Major of junior golf’, the championship will return to Quinta do Lago for the ninth time in the past 11 years.
Open to both boys and girls aged 18 or under on January 1, 2025, juniors competed throughout the year for a coveted place in the final through a series of qualifying tournaments across the UK. Among those returning this year will be defending boys’ champion Charlie Rusbridge, from Colne Valley Golf Club in Essex.
Since its inception in 1985, the championship has been a proven launchpad for future stars. Justin Rose, who has sponsored the event since 2019, famously lifted the trophy as a junior before becoming a Major champion and Olympic gold medallist. Other notable alumni include his European Ryder Cup teammates Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick, as well as Ladies European Tour standout players Lottie Woad, Carly Booth, Jodi Ewart Shadoff and Melissa Reid.
Speaking ahead of the event, Rose said: “It’s incredible to see the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship reach its 40th anniversary – a true milestone for an event that has shaped so many golfing journeys, including my own. Winning back in 1997 was a huge moment in my career and gave me the belief and experience to take the next step towards the professional game.
“I’m proud to continue supporting this championship and everything it stands for. My thanks go to Quinta do Lago for once again providing such an outstanding stage for the finals, and I’d like to wish the very best of luck to every young player taking part.”
An eight-time host of the Portuguese Open, Quinta do Lago’s South Course is part of a trio of championship layouts that also includes the North Course and Laranjal. Complementing the golf are outstanding practice facilities including the resort’s golf academy which, home to both the Quinta do Lago Performance Centre in partnership with TaylorMade and the state-of-the-art Paul McGinley Golf Academy, has undergone a significant recent upgrade.
Away from the fairways, the Algarve resort is home to The Campus, a state-of-the-art training hub attracting elite athletes and world-class football teams such as PSG, Bayern Munich and Portugal’s national side.
With a choice of 14 premium bars and restaurants, stylish accommodation at The Magnolia Hotel, and the Algarve’s trademark blend of sunshine, scenery and hospitality, Quinta do Lago remains the perfect stage for junior golf’s most prestigious celebration as the Telegraph Junior Golf Championship marks its 40th anniversary in 2025.
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