The team at PGA National Poland, Modry Las Golf Resort, have described 2022 as a ‘momentous’ year for the venue with success both on and off the course.
A remarkable year saw Modry Las receive a trio of international accolades which cemented its reputation as a world-class golfing venue.
The optimistic tone was set during the first half of 2022, when Poland’s only signature-designed golf resort unveiled a luxurious spa complex along with new accommodation options.
The investment paid off a couple of months later when Golf Monthly magazine published its compendium of Europe’s lesser-known destinations that offer quality golf and excellent value, and Modry Las was in the mix. “One of the best is Modry Las Golf Resort in Choszczno in the north west of the country,” noted Golf Monthly’s contributing editor, Fergus Bisset. “It’s a Gary Player design in an area of rolling terrain with lakes and thick woodland. It’s an excellent layout carved through the forests with lakes and wildflowers abounding. Modry Las offers exceptional value.”
In October, Golf World unveiled its list of the best golf resorts in Continental Europe which, according to the magazine, rewarded venues that ‘excel with accommodation’ and have ‘the wow factor’. Highlighting the ‘delightful cottage’ options, Golf World concluded Modry Las was one of the most tranquil break destinations in its rundown. “This Gary Player design has flair and imagination, and it’s in fabulous nick,” noted the review. “We loved the chalets nestled in the silence of the woodland that surrounds the course. If you want to get away from it all, this Polish bolthole is for you.”
The assessment followed the magazine’s spotlight on the Best Value Golf Resorts in Continental Europe published a year earlier. Taking third spot, Modry Las was identified as the kind of resort that would attract golfers “who appreciate a high-calibre modern course in fabulous condition.”
To round off the year, the chairman of Modry Las, Arthur Gromadzki, gratefully collected a seventh national title at the renowned World Golf Awards; the leading authority to recognise and reward excellence in golf tourism.
Speaking in November, he noted the 2022 season had been ‘a momentous year for both Modry Las and Poland on the international stage’. His remarks correspond to the historic win this summer by Adrain Meronk who became the first Polish golfer to triumph on the DP World Tour. He repeated the feat at the Australian Open in December and was also joined in the Polish winners’ circle by Mateusz Gradecki, who recorded his maiden win on the Challenge Tour in 2022.
The significance of these achievements were not lost on Gromadzki. He said: “In many ways, this season has been full of challenges both political and environmental, and yet it has been a watershed moment for Poland.
“Despite the hurdles, not only did the country record its first win on the DP World Tour, but we also received international recognition that Poland offers incredible value while delivering a world-class golfing experience.”
He continued: “In fact, during these uncertain times, I would argue Poland has become an increasingly important golfing destination for those golfers wanting to enjoy world-class golf despite a challenging economic headwind. After all, Poland provides an alternative to the more established and expensive European golf locations. So, in many ways, it’s been a pivotal year and the perfect preparation for 2023.”
