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European Challenge Tour

Challenge Tour: Name change for a golf tour

Challenge Tour becomes HotelPlanner Tour. (Photo: HotelPlanner Tour)
Challenge Tour becomes HotelPlanner Tour. (Photo: HotelPlanner Tour)

The Challenge Tour is entering 2025 with an exciting new addition: HotelPlanner, a leading company in the field of travel technology, is becoming the official title sponsor of the tour. From the coming season, the tour will be called the ‘HotelPlanner Tour’. This partnership marks the first title sponsorship of the Challenge Tour since its official foundation in 1989 and represents a milestone in the history of golf’s second division.

Challenge Tour: New name, new chances?

The collaboration is intended to promote the development of the tour by not only increasing the prize money, but also enhancing the quality of the events along the ‘Road to Mallorca’. With a record prize fund of over nine million euros for the 2025 season, the HotelPlanner Tour will offer players new financial incentives. At least €300,000 in prize money has been earmarked for each European event, which means an increase in prize money for a total of 16 tournaments this season. The tour calendar includes 29 events in 18 different countries on three continents. The highlight of the season will be the Rolex Grand Final in Mallorca, supported by The R&A. However, the partnership between HotelPlanner and the Challenge Tour goes beyond title sponsorship. The company will invest in six events in 2025 and support a total of 40 tournaments during the multi-year collaboration. The exact duration of the partnership has not yet been announced.

‘We are delighted to become the title partner of the Challenge Tour. The Challenge Tour has been the foundation of so many great golfing names and we are excited to see the HotelPlanner Tour continue to open doors for the next generation of superstars.’ explains HotelPlanner CEO Tim Hentschel.

HotelPlanner’s strategic partnership with the Challenge Tour comes at a time when the golf market is becoming increasingly globalised and connected. HotelPlanner uses a combination of artificial intelligence and a global customer service network to help travellers worldwide. This technology will also help to drive the Tour’s growth by providing a strong platform for international travel and events, the Tour has revealed.

Name changes in golf

In recent years, name changes for golf tours have become a strategic means of promoting the economic and organisational development of tournaments. One example of this is the renaming of the European Tour to the DP World Tour in 2022, after the global logistics company DP World was acquired as the main sponsor. Another renaming was that of the Korn Ferry Tour, which was known as the Web.com Tour until 2019 after partnering with global recruitment consultancy Korn Ferry.

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Korn Ferry Tour

Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Rosenmueller Takes the Win

The Live Blog of the Korn Ferry Tour in Illinois. (Photo: Getty)
The Live Blog of the Korn Ferry Tour in Illinois. (Photo: Getty)
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European Challenge Tour

Challenge Tour Live Blog: Conor Purcell Wins In Northern Ireland

The Challenge Tour Live Blog. (Photo: Getty)
The Challenge Tour Live Blog. (Photo: Getty)
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Korn Ferry Tour

Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Course Records Fall Early

Korn Ferry Tour: The Ascendant in the live blog. (Photo: Getty)
Korn Ferry Tour: The Ascendant in the live blog. (Photo: Getty)
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European Challenge Tour

Challenge Tour Live Blog: John Parry Wins in th Playoff

Challenge Tour: John Parry Wins third Challenge Tour victory in France. (Photo: Getty)

Blot Open de Bretagne 2024 Live Scores

The Blot Open de Bretagne in the season 2024 is being played in Pléneuf, France at the Golf Bluegreen de Pléneuf-Val-André. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 20th of June and ends at the Sunday, 23rd of June 2024.
The Blot Open de Bretagne is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of €270.000.
The course for the tournament at Golf Bluegreen de Pléneuf-Val-André plays at Par 70.

The Challenge Tour travels to Pléneuf in the north-west of France. Eight German golfers will be competing in the Blot Open in Brittany.

Challenge Tour live

The Challenge Tour is a professional golf tournament series that acts as the second tier below the DP World Tour. It serves as a development league and offers aspiring golfers the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level, gain experience and qualify for the European Tour.

The Challenge Tour is internationally orientated, with tournaments held in various European countries and outside Europe. This offers players a varied experience on different golf courses and in different competitive conditions. The tour attracts golfers from all over the world who are interested in furthering their careers in professional golf.

As with the Korn Ferry Tour, the top players on the Challenge Tour qualify for the higher tour, in this case the European Tour, at the end of each season. This is usually based on the Challenge Tour ranking, with the best players receiving a Tour card. This promotion is a key goal for many players on the Challenge Tour, as it allows access to more prestigious tournaments, higher prize money and greater visibility in the world of golf.

Overall, the Challenge Tour is a crucial step for many golfers who want to make the leap to the highest level of European golf, the European Tour. It offers a mix of challenge and opportunity that is crucial for the career development of golfers.

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European Challenge Tour

Challenge Tour Live Blog: Dane Hamish Brown Wins Kaskáda Golf Challenge

This week's Challenge Tour event winner is Dane Hamish Brown. (Image: Getty)

Kaskáda Golf Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The Kaskáda Golf Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Brno, Czech Republic at the Golf Resort Kaskáda. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 13th of June and ends at the Sunday, 16th of June 2024.
The Kaskáda Golf Challenge is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of € 270.000.
The course for the tournament at Golf Resort Kaskáda plays at Par 71.

The Challenge Tour is traveling to the Czech Republic for the first time this year and will play there with a broad German field of participants.

Challenge Tour live

The Challenge Tour is a professional golf tournament series that acts as the second tier below the DP World Tour. It serves as a development league and offers aspiring golfers the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level, gain experience and qualify for the European Tour.

The Challenge Tour is internationally orientated, with tournaments held in various European countries and outside Europe. This offers players a varied experience on different golf courses and in different competitive conditions. The tour attracts golfers from all over the world who are interested in furthering their careers in professional golf.

As with the Korn Ferry Tour, the top players on the Challenge Tour qualify for the higher tour, in this case the European Tour, at the end of each season. This is usually based on the Challenge Tour ranking, with the best players receiving a Tour card. This promotion is a key goal for many players on the Challenge Tour, as it allows access to more prestigious tournaments, higher prize money and greater visibility in the world of golf.

Overall, the Challenge Tour is a crucial step for many golfers who want to make the leap to the highest level of European golf, the European Tour. It offers a mix of challenge and opportunity that is crucial for the career development of golfers.

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Korn Ferry Tour

Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Can Anyone Catch Samuel Stevens?

Solid lead at this week's Korn Ferry Tour event: Samuel Stevens. (Image: Getty)
Solid lead at this week's Korn Ferry Tour event: Samuel Stevens. (Image: Getty)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open 2024 Live Scores

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open in the season 2024 is being played in Wichita, Kansas, United States of America at the Crestview Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 13th of June and ends at the Sunday, 16th of June 2024.
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open is part of the Korn Ferry Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Crestview Country Club plays at Par 70.

Korn Ferry Tour live

The Korn Ferry Tour is a professional golf tournament series that serves as a development pathway and stepping stone for golfers who want to make it onto the PGA Tour. The tour provides a platform for professional golfers to gain experience, improve their skills and secure a place on the more prestigious PGA Tour.

Qualification for the PGA Tour via the Korn Ferry Tour is based on money ranking or performance in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Each year, the top players on the tour receive PGA Tour cards, which for many golfers is the main goal of their participation. The tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour take place mainly in the United States, but attract players from all over the world. This makes it an international stage for up-and-coming talent.

The name of the tour has changed several times over the years and depends on the respective main sponsor. Since 2019, Korn Ferry, a global management consulting firm, has been the name sponsor. The structure and format of the tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour are very similar to those of the PGA Tour, with four rounds over four days, starting on a Thursday and a cut after the first two rounds.

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Korn Ferry Tour

Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Seth Reeves Takes the Lead in South Carolina

Live Blog: Get all live updates for the Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Live Blog: Get all live updates for the Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX 2024 Live Scores

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX in the season 2024 is being played in Greer, South Carolina, United States of America at the Thornblade Club, Carolina Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 6th of June and ends at the Sunday, 9th of June 2024.The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is part of the Korn Ferry Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Thornblade Club, Carolina Country Club plays at Par 71.

The Korn Ferry Tour is playing two courses this week. The BMW Charity ProAm will be held in Greer, South Carolina (USA). Players will compete against each other at the Thornblade Club and the Carolina Country Club.

Korn Ferry Tour live

The Korn Ferry Tour is a professional golf tournament series that serves as a development pathway and stepping stone for golfers who want to make it onto the PGA Tour. The tour provides a platform for professional golfers to gain experience, improve their skills and secure a place on the more prestigious PGA Tour.

Qualification for the PGA Tour via the Korn Ferry Tour is based on money ranking or performance in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Each year, the top players on the tour receive PGA Tour cards, which for many golfers is the main goal of their participation. The tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour take place mainly in the United States, but attract players from all over the world. This makes it an international stage for up-and-coming talent.

The name of the tour has changed several times over the years and depends on the respective main sponsor. Since 2019, Korn Ferry, a global management consulting firm, has been the name sponsor. The structure and format of the tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour are very similar to those of the PGA Tour, with four rounds over four days, starting on a Thursday and a cut after the first two rounds.

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European Challenge Tour

Challenge Tour Live Blog: Lemke and Hammer lead in Spain

Challenge Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
Challenge Tour: Levy Takes Early Sunday Lead

Challenge de Cadiz 2024 Live Scores

The Challenge de Cadiz in the season 2024 is being played in Cadiz, Andalucía, Spain at the Iberostar Real Golf Novo Sancti Petri. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 6th of June and ends at the Sunday, 9th of June 2024.
The Challenge de Cadiz is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 270.000 Euro.
The course for the tournament at Iberostar Real Golf Novo Sancti Petri plays at Par 72.

The men’s junior tour of the DP World Tour are playing this week in the sunny south of Europe, in Andalusia. Over four rounds, they will determine the winner of the 270,000 euros in prize money.

Challenge Tour live

The Challenge Tour is a professional golf tournament series that acts as the second tier below the DP World Tour. It serves as a development league and offers aspiring golfers the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level, gain experience and qualify for the European Tour.

The Challenge Tour is internationally orientated, with tournaments held in various European countries and outside Europe. This offers players a varied experience on different golf courses and in different competitive conditions. The tour attracts golfers from all over the world who are interested in furthering their careers in professional golf.

As with the Korn Ferry Tour, the top players on the Challenge Tour qualify for the higher tour, in this case the European Tour, at the end of each season. This is usually based on the Challenge Tour ranking, with the best players receiving a Tour card. This promotion is a key goal for many players on the Challenge Tour, as it allows access to more prestigious tournaments, higher prize money and greater visibility in the world of golf.

Overall, the Challenge Tour is a crucial step for many golfers who want to make the leap to the highest level of European golf, the European Tour. It offers a mix of challenge and opportunity that is crucial for the career development of golfers.

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Korn Ferry Tour

Korn Ferry Tour: Kaito Onishi wins the title in Raleigh

Kaito Onishi wins on the Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Kaito Onishi wins on the Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH 2024 Live Scores

The UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH in the season 2024 is being played in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA at the Raleigh Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 30th of May and ends at the Sunday, 2nd of June 2024.
The UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH is part of the Korn Ferry Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 1 Mio. US-Dollar.
The course for the tournament at Raleigh Country Club plays at Par 70.

The Korn Ferry Tour is for players hoping to make the leap to the PGA Tour. This week in Raleigh, North Carolina, they will get the chance to get closer to a PGA Tour ticket. At the UNC Health Championship, the prize money is 1 million US dollars.

Korn Ferry Tour live

The Korn Ferry Tour is a professional golf tournament series that serves as a development pathway and stepping stone for golfers who want to make it onto the PGA Tour. The tour provides a platform for professional golfers to gain experience, improve their skills and secure a place on the more prestigious PGA Tour.

Qualification for the PGA Tour via the Korn Ferry Tour is based on money ranking or performance in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Each year, the top players on the tour receive PGA Tour cards, which for many golfers is the main goal of their participation. The tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour take place mainly in the United States, but attract players from all over the world. This makes it an international stage for up-and-coming talent.

The name of the tour has changed several times over the years and depends on the respective main sponsor. Since 2019, Korn Ferry, a global management consulting firm, has been the name sponsor. The structure and format of the tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour are very similar to those of the PGA Tour, with four rounds over four days, starting on a Thursday and a cut after the first two rounds.