Road to
The Hacienda
COMPETE FOR
10 invitation to the HOTEL PLANNER TOUR & 1 Invitation to the DP WORLD TOUR
Winter University Series has been created to provide Europe's most talent student-athletes with a structured pathway that combines elite competition, academic opportunities and access to professional golf.
The Elite Path for European Amateur Golfers
The Winter University Series closes the competitive gap from November to February with elite tournaments on world-class courses, approved for the EGA and the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). By combining the EGA season with the Winter University Series circuit, players will have access to top-level competition throughout the entire year — and with it, greater opportunities to access professional tours in Europe.
6 Elite Tournaments
Six tournaments. One journey.
GRAND FINAL
Road to La Hacienda - Bridging Elite Amateur Competition and Profesional Golf
From NOV to FEB
The best amateurs competing for prestigious invitation to the DP World and the Hotel Planner Tour.
Official Ranking
All tournaments are officially recognised by the EGA, the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and the Royal Spanish Golf Federation.
A unique opportunity to compete against the best amateur players in Europe, improve your World Amateur Golf Ranking
official calendar: WUS & EGA
Mar
EGA ELITE AMATEUR SEASON
15 of Europe’s most prestigious amateur championships.
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May
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Sep
Oct
WINTER AMATEURS 6 Elite Tournaments across Southern Europe, culminating in the Grand Final at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort.
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21 ELITE TOURNAMENTS. ONE GRAND FINAL.
Europe’s most complete year-round pathway for elite amateur golfers.
Together, the EGA season and the Winter University Series provide a continuous pathway of elite competition, enabling players to maintain peak performance, improve their World Amateur Golf Ranking and progress towards professional golf.
University Bridge: Elevating Your Pro Path
WINNer
- Secure one DP World Tour start and four exclusive Challenge Tour entry invitations
Runner-Up
- Access three guaranteed invitations to the Challenge Tour for your debut season
Eligibility is restricted to players enrolled in European universities
Academic Balance & Online Studies
An alternative to the NCAA model that enables elite athletes to study at prestigious European online universities UAX while maintaining their dedicated pursuit of professional competition.
Residence Flexibility
Our model alows players to remain in their home cities and travel only for tournaments and
training camps, with no need to relocate.
Scholarship Program
Access to university scholarships in Europe through our academic partner network. We help
each player find the option that best fits their sporting and academic profile, with the goal
that no European talent has to leave for the US due to a lack of options in Europe.
High Performance
High-performance infrastructure in Marbela, with a hybrid model combining in-
person training and integration into the European competitive circuit.
Expanding the European competitive map so no rising star has to cross the ocean to achieve greatness
Nurturing Talent
Keeping Europe's premier golf talents competing within their home continent through winter months.
A European Network
A unique framework that merges university academic growth with elite athletic performance and training.
Financial Support
A robust investment strategy to provide a seamless bridge into the professional European golf circuit.