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For its 10th anniversary in Castrop-Rauxel, the renowned junior tournament series is sending a strong signal for growth, innovation, and talent development.
Castrop-Rauxel, June 2026
The Junior Golf Masters, one of Europe's leading junior golf tournament series, is further expanding its network of strategic partners: With Krusty Krunch Popcorn, the organization has gained a strong and forward-looking partner who will actively support the further development of junior golf nationally and internationally.
The official announcement of the partnership will be made during the anniversary tournament at Golfclub Frohlinde in Castrop-Rauxel, where the Junior Golf Masters will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. Around 90 junior golfers from Germany and abroad are expected, making the anniversary event one of the sporting highlights of the season.
The new partnership connects the shareholders of Krusty Krunch Popcorn, Özhan Altintas and Kemal Güc, with Angela and Thomas Bickmann, who have been successfully working for years on the development of a professional platform for young golf talents.
Strategic partnership with a long-term perspective
The collaboration is consciously designed for the long term and pursues the common goal of bringing youth golf more into the focus of the public, business, and media.
„The Junior Golf Masters stand for performance, passion, fairness, and the development of young talent. These are precisely the values that align perfectly with our company philosophy. We look forward to actively shaping the continued success story of the Junior Golf Masters and together setting new impulses for junior sports.“ - Özhan Altintas and Kemal Güc, Krusty Krunch Popcorn
„Securing Krusty Krunch Popcorn as a strategic partner is an important signal for us. It shows that companies are increasingly recognizing the enormous potential of youth golf. Together, we want to increase the visibility of our athletes, reach new target groups, and further develop the Junior Golf Masters internationally.“ – Thomas Bickmann, Junior Golf Masters
10 Years of Junior Golf Masters: From Vision to Established Youth Platform
Since their inception, the Junior Golf Masters have become a staple in European junior golf. The tournament series offers young players professional competition conditions, valuable ranking points, and a platform for both athletic and personal development.
Numerous former participants have made the leap to national selection teams, international tournaments, and renowned college golf programs. The anniversary tournament in Castrop-Rauxel, with around 90 young talents, impressively underscores the development of the past ten years and the growing importance of the series in European golf.
More attention for one of the most successful youth sports in the world
At the heart of the new partnership are joint initiatives to promote youth golf. Planned initiatives include:
- Expanding the national and international brand presence of the Junior Golf Masters
- Joint media and communication campaigns
- Attractive event formats for players, families, and sponsors
- Promoting talented young female and male golfers
- Development of innovative concepts for attracting new target groups to golf
Both partners are convinced that golf has enormous potential as an international growth and family sport and should be recognized more strongly, especially in the youth sector.
Shaping the future together
The partnership between the Junior Golf Masters and Krusty Krunch Popcorn represents more than just economic cooperation. It is an expression of a shared understanding of youth development, social responsibility, and sustainable development in sports.
The anniversary tournament in Castrop-Rauxel marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Junior Golf Masters – and at the same time the start of a partnership that is set to shape youth golf in Germany and Europe for the long term.
„Nurturing young talent. Shaping a great future. 🏌️♂️🍿🌍
Press Contact Junior Golf Masters – Attn: Angela Bickmann
For media inquiries, interviews, and images, the partners are available upon request at info@jgm24.de available.
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