Jul
30
On Wednesday morning at the „Capitals golf club“ have met many golf professionals. They are preparing for the first professional golf tournament in Lithuania – „SAS Masters Tour“ here, which starts already on Friday. This crowd of the professional golf players confirms the importance of this tournament to the Lithuanian golf as a sport. This was highlighted by the official representatives of the tournament at the press-conference.
Rolandas Dovydaitis – the president of Lithuania Golf Federation - says that this tournament will open the door to the professional golf contests in Lithuania, he also hopes that this and other similar events will help to develop golf tourism in Lithuania.
The director Stalbro Hakan of “SAS Masters Tour” tournament from Sweden highlighted that the requirements to the golf courses, where these tournaments are held, are very high. Guest emphasized that expects a particularly beautiful and passionate golf - a professional fight for the honor and a monetary prize, and assured that no doubt many people will come from Lithuania with good experience.
On Thursday, on the eve of Friday tournament, will be held a tournament of golf amateurs and professionals from Lithuania. The mixed teams - one professional and three amateurs - will compete for the prizes and improve their skills.
After the “warming-up” day is waiting a real professional contest which may determine the location at the rating table and ensure a solid part of 20 thousand euro monetary prize.












































