Rose Ladies Open at Hanbury Manor: Luxury Prize Giveaway Announced Ahead of 2025 Tournament

A new home for the Rose Ladies Open

A five-star country house hotel 25 miles from Central London is putting real muscle behind women’s golf—and handing out three luxury prizes to mark the occasion. Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Hertfordshire will host the Rose Ladies Open from September 5–7, 2025, and is rolling out a giveaway to build buzz months before the first tee shot.

This will be the fourth edition of the tournament founded by Kate and Justin Rose, who turned a lockdown-era idea into one of the most reliable platforms for rising talent. Their one-day Rose Ladies Series proved there was an appetite—and the players to match—for more competitive opportunities. The Open expanded that vision into a full-field, multi-day event on the Ladies European Tour Access Series (LETAS), the official feeder tour to the Ladies European Tour.

Moving to Hanbury Manor is a statement. The venue isn’t just a pretty backdrop; it’s a proven tournament host with roots in top-tier golf. It has welcomed the DP World Tour (formerly European Tour), Legends Tour, and events that attracted some of the game’s big hitters. That experience matters when you want to grow an event, tighten operations, and give players a championship test without the chaos of a first-time site.

Kate and Justin Rose say Hanbury Manor shares their values—backing the women’s game with proper infrastructure, visibility, and standards. They’ve made clear they want the 2025 edition to be bigger and better, and a partnership with a venue that knows how to stage professional golf is a strong foundation for that goal.

The course itself is a draw. It’s a par-72 championship layout designed by Jack Nicklaus II, set across 200 acres of rolling parkland. Golfers get classic English countryside views, mature trees, and that photogenic Jacobean-style manor watching over the fairways. The course regularly appears in rankings of the UK’s top 100, and it has the sort of balance players respect: generous landing areas on some holes, strategic bunkering that punishes loose shots, and greens that reward confident putts. In early September, conditions should favor firm but fair play—think tight lies, quickish greens, and the kind of breeze that makes club selection a conversation, not a guess.

Hanbury Manor’s tournament résumé is long. It has hosted all four European Tours and a run of events from the English Open to the Willow Senior Golf Classic and various Staysure Tour stops. Champions at the venue include Lee Westwood (1998), Darren Clarke (1999), and Andy Sullivan (2020). That’s a pedigree any rising pro wants on a CV—and a comfort blanket for organizers who need the basics nailed: agronomy, logistics, and fan flow.

For LETAS players, the stakes are real. Performance here feeds into season-long rankings and, for the best of the best, a pathway to full Ladies European Tour status. The September schedule slot also helps. It sits neatly for players chasing late-season momentum, and for fans, it fills a sweet spot between the summer rush and autumn’s heavier calendar.

Expect three days of stroke play, practice rounds that double as course study sessions, and a field blending proven winners with young professionals trying to make the jump. The Rose formula has always been simple: proper setups, meaningful competition, and a media footprint big enough to move careers forward. Hanbury Manor can deliver on all three.

Giveaway, fan experience, and why this move matters

To kick things off, Hanbury Manor is launching a giveaway with three luxury prizes tied to the tournament. Full details and entry mechanics will be confirmed by the venue, but the framing is clear: think premium experiences connected to the hotel and the event. In practical terms, that usually means things like hospitality access, a pampering stay, or a high-end golf package. The point is to widen the audience—reward regulars, entice newcomers, and turn a golf week into a destination weekend.

That’s not window dressing. For women’s golf to keep climbing, events need to operate like the men’s game at its best: strong venues, sponsor value, and experiences people talk about. A hotel partner with serious assets—spa, dining, practice facilities, and rooms that look like a wedding brochure—can turn a tournament from a day trip into a short break.

Hanbury Manor’s setup checks boxes for players and fans. On the golf side, you’ve got the 18-hole championship course, an indoor simulator for dial-in sessions, a proper driving range and putting green, a stocked pro shop, and easy on-site parking. Off-course, there’s a spa for recovery, restaurants that go beyond sandwich-at-the-turn, and rooms designed for both performance and a good night’s sleep. For families, that mix matters—one person can watch golf while the rest of the group enjoys the hotel.

Accessibility helps too. Being only about 25 miles north of Central London opens the door to day trippers and international visitors looking to tack on golf to a city trip. Hertfordshire’s transport links—roads and nearby rail—make logistics straightforward. For event organizers, that means a wider catchment area for ticket buyers and volunteers.

What will the event feel like? Expect a compact, walkable course with multiple viewing spots, practice areas close enough for fans to watch warm-ups, and a finishing stretch built for late drama. The course’s design invites strategic play: risk-reward tee shots, greens that funnel balls into tricky zones, and enough rough to punish anything lazy. It’s the kind of setup where a two-shot lead on Sunday afternoon feels both comfortable and shaky at the same time.

The Roses’ involvement still carries weight. Their series in 2020 gave playing opportunities when calendars were broken and travel was messy. It wasn’t charity—it was a clear message that the women’s game deserves structure, airtime, and investment. This event is an extension of that message. You don’t put your name on something unless you believe it can grow year after year.

For the local economy, a week like this touches more than a scorecard. Hotels fill beds, restaurants extend hours, taxis and rideshares stay busy, and small businesses near the venue see new faces. Volunteers and marshals get experience that translates to other events. Junior clinics and community outreach—often a feature of women’s tournaments—pull in kids who might not see professional golf up close otherwise.

What should fans and players watch for in the run-up?

• Field announcements: The mix of established LETAS winners and new pros chasing status will shape the storylines.
• Course tweaks: Tournament setups can shift tee placements, green speeds, and rough height—details that change scoring without changing the character of the layout.
• Giveaway instructions: Entry windows, eligibility, and prize specifics will come from the venue. Expect a simple sign-up route and a push across the hotel’s channels.
• Fan extras: Clinics, autograph sessions, and family-friendly activities are common at women’s events and tend to be more accessible than at many men’s tournaments.

For players, Hanbury Manor offers a clean test of patience and execution. Those who drive it well and control wedges into tiered greens will love it. The ones who chase hero lines and miss in the wrong spots will face awkward up-and-downs and nervy five-footers. In other words, it’s fair. Good shots get rewarded; poor decisions don’t get bailed out by luck.

For fans, the draw is twofold. First, the golf is competitive and relatable—you see talented pros shaping scores through smart choices as much as power. Second, the setting is easy to enjoy. You can grab a coffee, walk a couple of holes, and still feel connected to the action without needing a map and a shuttle bus.

And the bigger picture? The women’s game is building more rungs on the ladder. LETAS is where you see futures forming—players tightening their routines, learning how to manage tournament weeks, and earning their way up. Hosting those moments at a venue with real history gives the whole week a sense of occasion.

Dates are set—September 5–7, 2025. The venue is ready. The Roses are all-in. Hanbury Manor will spend the next months shaping the fan experience, announcing the field, and explaining how to enter that three-prize giveaway. If you care about where women’s golf is headed—or you just want a good reason to spend a weekend in a stately corner of Hertfordshire—this one should be on the calendar.