GOFUS Polska
Association following philanthropic goals

"Let us connect around this small golf ball!"

Golf with a Mission

— agreed people from various businesses and established the association Gofus Polska. Sportsmen and sportswomen, actors, businessmen and businesswomen in order to support the sportive and social development of children and youth in Poland by the help of golf.

We want to give a part of our luckiness back to the society!

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35
Members
7
PlatzDA! Projects
2020
Founded
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Upcoming tournaments

Join us at our upcoming events. Every tournament is an opportunity for networking and supporting children and youth in Poland.

Turniej golfowy
CUP
2026

GOFUS Polska Cup 2026

17 June • Golf Club Tokary

A one-day charity tournament with a collection for the Young Members of the Volunteer Fire Brigade in Karlikowo. Gross winners receive a Wild Card for Masters 2026. A Golf Academy is also planned for those starting their adventure with golf.

Golf Club Tokary →
Masters golfowy
MASTERS
2026

GOFUS Polska Masters 2026

24–26 September • Binowo Park Golf Club

The sixth edition of the flagship two-day tournament. Team and individual competitions. Gross winners receive qualification for the WAGC 2027 national final in Binowo. Proceeds go to our PlatzDA! projects. A Golf Academy with the opportunity to obtain a green card is also planned.

Binowo Park Golf Club →
Turniej on tour
ON TOUR
Tour series

GOFUS Polska on Tour

Various locations across Poland

A series of smaller events across Poland. Follow the news!

See the full calendar and archive

The PLATZ DA! Initiative

"We want to give a part of our luckiness back to the society!" — the guiding motto of our philanthropic activities. Proceeds from golf tournaments go to projects supporting children and youth in Poland.

  • Funding sports and development projects for children and youth in Poland
  • 100% of tournament proceeds go to beneficiaries
  • Transparent funding — every project is documented
Project #6 and #7

MUKS LO47 Budowlani Łódź

Support for young volleyball players from Łódź — two checks: 10,000 PLN from GOFUS Polska and an additional 2,000 PLN from our member Anna Bagińska.

Donated
12,000 PLN
Year
2025

Join an extraordinary community

GOFUS Polska brings together business leaders, sports legends and cultural figures. Together, we channel our passions into supporting young people.

GOFUS Polska members on the golf course

Our Members

33 professionals from various industries, united by their passion for golf

Athletes, artists, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs — together we form a community that supports children and youth in Poland.

Meet all our members

Exclusive community

Join the ranks of sports legends, business leaders and cultural figures. Networking at the highest level.

Tournaments with stars

Play on golf courses alongside Olympic champions and Polish internationals. An experience like no other.

Real impact

100% of tournament proceeds supports children and youth in Poland. Your passion changes the lives of young athletes.

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Partnership with GOFUS Polska — together we support children and youth in Poland

As a GOFUS Polska partner, your brand supports a community of professionals united by a passion for golf and a genuine mission of helping young people in Poland.

Community of professionals
From various industries
Visibility at tournaments
Brand presence
Real social impact
Supporting children and youth in Poland
Many Opportunities
5 European countries
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"Working with GOFUS is not just about brand exposure. It's an opportunity to meet sports legends and make a real difference for young people."

— GOFUS Polska Partner

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Part of an international family

GOFUS Polska is an independently operating part of the international network founded in Germany in 2001. We bring professionals together through golf to make a real difference in the lives of children and youth in Poland.

🇩🇪 Germany 2001 🇦🇹 Austria 2006 🇨🇭 Switzerland 2006
🇵🇱 Poland 2020
🇩🇰 Denmark 2023
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Our supporters

We thank our partners for supporting GOFUS Polska and helping build a better future for young people.

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Meet GOFUS Polska

A philanthropic association bringing together professionals from various industries, united by a passion for golf and a desire to support children and youth in Poland.

From idea to action

GOFUS is a philanthropic organisation founded in Germany in 2001 by Norbert Dickel, a former Borussia Dortmund footballer. We are guided by the motto:

"We want to give a part of our luckiness back to the society!"
2001

GOFUS founded in Germany

Norbert Dickel founded the organisation to enable former athletes to support young people through golf.

October 2017

The idea for GOFUS Polska

At a golf tournament in Germany, Heinrich Kostyra meets Thomas Allof, who suggests creating an independently operating Polish part of the international GOFUS network.

2018-2019

Building the foundations

A period of intensive networking, recruiting founding members and completing formal preparations.

26 August 2020

Founding General Assembly

Official establishment of the GOFUS Polska Association.

16 December 2020

Official registration

GOFUS Polska is officially registered. Let the mission begin!

Why do we do this?

Promoting golf

We promote golf as a sport that brings together professionals from various industries.

Networking B2B

We create a unique platform connecting the worlds of sport and business.

Supporting youth

Through the PLATZ DA! initiative we support development projects for children and youth in Poland.

Board and Audit Committee

Board (4 members)

HK

dr Heinrich Kostyra

Chairman of the Board

PH

Piotr Huzar

Board Member

RN

prof.dr.hc Radosław Niecko

Board Member

SP

Sławomir Piński

Board Member

Audit Committee

Raphael Rojek

Chairperson

Marcin Jakubowski

Member

Tomasz Kłos

Advisory Board

5 countries, one mission

GOFUS brings together professionals who organise and participate in golf tournaments across Europe to support children and youth in Poland.

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Germany

since 2001

🇦🇹

Austria

since 2006

🇨🇭

Switzerland

since 2006

🇵🇱

Poland

since 2020

🇩🇰

Denmark

since 2023

Contact us

Stowarzyszenie GOFUS Polska
ul. Senna 54
70-893 Szczecin
Poland

"Let us connect around this small golf ball!"

— GOFUS movement motto

GOFUS Polska Members

Our association is made up of professionals from various industries, sports legends and people united by a passion for golf and a desire to support children and youth in Poland.

35 active members

Regular members actively participate in the life of the association, taking part in tournaments and philanthropic activities.

AA

Ali Al-Saiedi

Kite-Surfer

Participant in Polish and European championships, long-time community activist (SPARK, SPARKCamp, TEDxKoszalin), awarded the Medal of the Sejm and the Pope.

KA

Karol Arys

Football referee

Polish top-flight (Ekstraklasa) referee.

AB

Andrzej Bagiński

Rally driving / Business

Gdańsk District Champion, Polish runner-up, 5x Polish Club Golf Champion. Owner and Vice-President of METAB P.P.U Gdynia.

AB

Anna Bagińska

Kick-Boxing / Business

Regional Champion of Pomerania, singer. Owner and President of METAB P.P.U Gdynia.

BB

Bartosz Bosacki

Footballer

Multiple Polish international, World Cup participant, Polish champion, winner of the Polish Cup and Super Cup, member of the Club 300.

MC

Mariusz Czerkawski

Ice hockey player / Official

Multiple Polish international, Olympian, World Championship participant, long-time NHL player, European Cup winner, Swedish league runner-up. President of Sport 7 Association.

MG

prof. Mikołaj Grabowski

Theatre Director / Actor

Theatre director, film and television actor, professor of theatre arts, Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.

PH

Piotr Huzar

Business

President of the Board of the Koszalin Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

MJ

Marcin Jakubowski

Basketball / Business

Co-owner of JNPartner, Board Member of Smart & Green Materials, Member of the "Ulice Basketu" Association Szczecin.

JJ

Jerzy Janowicz

Volleyball / Tennis

Polish champion with Gwardia Wroclaw in volleyball, simultaneously Polish champion in tennis.

WK

Wojciech Marek Kaczmarek

Handball player

Polish Cup winner with Pogoń Szczecin, Danish champion and two-time Danish runner-up.

TK

Tomasz Kłos

Footballer / Sports official

Multiple Polish international, World Cup participant, Member of the Distinguished International Club, football official, TV expert.

MK

Mariusz Konieczny

Footballer / Golfer

Scratch player, the first Pole to win on the Senior Golf Tour Europe as an amateur, long-time community activist, owner of Familijni Pogorzelica.

HK

dr Heinrich Kostyra

Business

Owner of Dr. Kostyra Consulting Dormagen. Initiator of the GOFUS Polska association.

EL

Ewa Ligocki Heczkova

Alpine skier

Member of the Czech Republic national team, Czech Junior Champion in Giant Slalom.

ML

Mateusz Ligocki

Snowboarder / Olympian

4x Olympian, multiple World Cup and European Cup winner, National Championships winner. Owner of Zamek Zagadek Wisła.

ML

Michał Ligocki

Snowboarder / Olympian

3x Olympian, Universiade winner, multiple World Cup and European Cup winner. Coach and President of Freestyle Club Warsaw.

KM

Krzysztof Materna

Director / Actor

Director, actor, satirist and television producer. Artistic Director of the Bagatela Theatre, Kraków.

OM

Olgierd Robert Moskalewicz

Footballer

Two-time Polish champion, Polish League Cup and Polish Cup winner, Polish international.

JM

Joanna Mularz

Snowboarder

World Cup Top 7 finalist, member of the Belgian Olympic team. Instructor at the International Swiss Ski School.

RN

prof. dr hc Radosław Niecko

Business

President of MNB Legal Rechtsanwalts-GmbH Berlin, Lecturer at the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht.

MP

Michał Probierz

Footballer / Coach / Former National Team Coach

Two-time Polish Cup winner, two-time Polish Super Cup winner. Former coach of the Polish national football team (2023–2025).

MP

Michał Przysiężny

Tennis player

Multiple winner on the ATP Challenger and World Tour, multiple Polish Davis Cup representative.

RR

Raphael Rojek

Business

Owner of Generalagentur R. Rojek R+V Versicherungsgruppe Berlin. President of the Polish-German Business Club Berpol e.V. Berlin.

SP

Sławomir Piński

Golf / Management

Director of Binowo Park, Director of WAGC Europe and Member of the WAGC World Board of Directors. Former Board Member of the Polish Golf Association, Founder and long-time Chairman of its Calibration and Handicap Committee.

RR

Robert Rozmus

Actor / Showman

Actor, singer, television presenter, compere and showman.

RS

Ryszard Stadniuk

Rowing / Olympian

World Championship and Olympic Games participant, world runner-up and Olympic medallist, international champion of Germany and France. Vice-President of the Polish Olympic Committee.

MS

Maciej Stolarczyk

Footballer / Coach

Polish champion and Polish Cup winner, Polish international, coach.

WT

Wojciech Tkacz

Ice hockey player / Olympian

Olympian, World Championship participant, sports official.

HW

Henryk Walczukiewicz

Rowing / Olympian

Olympian.

PW

Paweł Michał Wójcik

Ani Mru-Mru Cabaret

Artist of the Ani Mru-Mru cabaret, film actor.

RZ

Ryszard Zawada

Coach / Mountaineer

Basketball coach, parachutist, traveller, mountaineer, book author. Co-owner of "Arenda" Company Katowice.

PZ

Paweł Zborowski

Sports therapist

Leading specialist in physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation, long-time head therapist of the Austrian ski team. Sport Medicum Clinic Krakow.

GOFUS Partners

Companies and individuals supporting the goals and activities of the association.

WW

Agencja Marketingowa Wypisz Wymaluj

represented by Mateusz Sudoł

An agency helping clients manage their social media presence, develop communication strategies, run advertising campaigns and design websites and e-commerce platforms.

JC

Jerzy Chwałek

Sports journalist

Reporter for Super Express daily and Piłka Nożna magazine.

P&P

Kancelaria Doradztwa Podatkowego P&P

represented by dr Przemysław Pietrzak

A modern accounting firm in Szczecin, specialising in accounting, tax settlements and financial management.

HP

Harald Pirwitz

In Memoriam

Member of GOFUS in Germany and GOFUS in Austria.
† 13 December 2024

Why is it worth joining?

Prestigious company

Join the ranks of business leaders and sports legends.

Business networking

Build valuable contacts at tournaments and meetings.

Real impact

Your membership fee and involvement support children and youth across Poland.

Exclusive events

Access to closed tournaments and member meetings.

Join us

To become a member of GOFUS Polska, contact us or fill in the form. Your application will be reviewed at the next board meeting.

Annual membership fee:

1 000 PLN

Fill in the form

Association Statutes

The GOFUS Polska Statutes define the goals, operating principles and organisational structure of our association.

Download the full statutes

The Statutes of the GOFUS Polska Association were adopted at the Founding General Assembly of Members on 26 August 2020. The document contains 16 pages and covers all aspects of the association's activities.

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Table of contents

  • I General provisions
  • II Goals and methods of operation
  • III Members – rights and obligations
  • IV Governing bodies of the Association
  • V General Assembly of Members
  • VI Board
  • VII Audit Committee
  • VIII Association assets
  • IX Final provisions

Key information from the statutes

Association goals

  • Promotion and organisation of golf
  • Pursuing philanthropic goals for children and youth in Poland
  • Creating a communication platform for business and sports communities
  • Integration of communities through shared passions

Types of membership

  • Regular members – full voting rights and participation in activities
  • Supporting members – honorary status and promotional support
  • Honorary members – special merits for the association

Governing bodies

  • General Assembly of Members – supreme authority
  • Board – manages activities (4 members)
  • Audit Committee – internal audit (3 people)

Registration details

Full name

GOFUS Polska Association

Registered office

Szczecin

KRS

0000872273

NIP

8513255198

Date of registration

16 December 2020

Area of operation

Republic of Poland

Event calendar

Join us at golf tournaments. Every event is an opportunity for networking, integration and supporting children and youth in Poland.

Upcoming tournaments

17 June

GOFUS Polska Cup 2026

17 June 2026

A one-day charity tournament with fundraising for the PLATZ DA! initiative. Gross winners receive a Wild Card for GOFUS Polska Masters 2026. A Golf Academy is also planned for those starting out in golf.

Register for the tournament
CUP
2026
MASTERS 2026

GOFUS Polska Masters 2026

The sixth edition of the flagship, two-day tournament. Team and individual competitions. Gross category winners qualify for the national final WAGC 2027 in Binowo. Golf Academy with the opportunity to obtain a green card.

24–26 September 2026

Binowo Park Golf Club →
ON TOUR All year

GOFUS Polska on Tour

A series of smaller events at various locations in Poland.

Follow the news →

Past tournaments

2025

Cup 2025 9 May 2025

GOFUS Polska Cup 2025

Karolinka Park. Charity tournament with a fundraiser for Primary School No. 1 in Nysa, damaged by the 2024 flood. Players included Adam Matysek and Matthias Maucksch.

10,000 PLN raised
Masters 2025 27-28 June 2025

GOFUS Polska Masters 2025

Binowo Park. Two-day format: Team Play (day 1) and individual tournament (day 2). Gross winners: Anna Bagińska and Mateusz Ligocki. Players Party with an auction supporting the MUKS LO47 Budowlani Łódź volleyball team.

12,000 PLN raised

2024

Masters 2024

GOFUS Polska Masters 2024

Another edition of the prestigious tournament.

Cup 2024

GOFUS Polska Cup 2024

Integration tournament 2024.

2023

Masters 2023

GOFUS Polska Masters 2023

Main tournament of the 2023 season.

2022

Masters 2022

GOFUS Polska Masters 2022

15-16 September 2022 — "Try your hand at golf!"

2021

Cup & Masters 2021

GOFUS Polska Cup & Masters 2021

The first tournaments after the official registration of the association.

Want to play with us?

Join GOFUS Polska and take part in our tournaments. Meet professionals from various industries and support children and youth in Poland.

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The PLATZ DA! Initiative

"We want to give a part of our luckiness back to the society!"

How does PLATZ DA! work?

PLATZ DA! is the heart of GOFUS's philanthropic activities. We donate proceeds from our golf tournaments to projects supporting the sports and social development of children and youth in Poland.

The name "PLATZ DA!" (German for "Make way!") symbolises creating space and opportunities for young people.

Funding principles:

  • 100% of tournament proceeds go to beneficiaries
  • Projects carried out exclusively in Poland
  • Active participation of the applicant in the project is required
7
projects completed in Poland
50 000+
PLN donated
100+
young beneficiaries

How to apply?

1

Prepare your project

Describe the goal, beneficiaries and required funds

2

Submit an application

Contact us and present your proposal

3

Board decision

The Board reviews applications and grants funding

4

Implementation!

Together we implement a project for youth

Contact us

Who have we already helped?

Project #7

MUKS LO47 Budowlani Łódź

Volleyball

Support for young volleyball players from Lodz. Purchase of training equipment and co-financing of competition trips.

Donated
12,000 PLN
Year
2025

Coordinator: Ali Al-Saiedi
Coach: Agnieszka Wołoszyn
Additional support: Anna Bagińska (2,000 PLN)

Project #6

Youth Sports Project

Youth sport

Support for a local youth sports initiative.

Donated
10,000 PLN
Year
2024
5+

more projects completed since 2021

See all in the news →

Do you have a project for youth?

If you run or know an organisation supporting children and youth in Poland, get in touch with us. Together we can do more!

Apply for funding

What's happening at GOFUS?

Stay up to date with events, new members and projects of our association.

Filter:
New members June 2025

Welcome to our new members!

Ryszard Stadniuk joined our association during Masters 2025. We warmly welcome him and wish him all the best!

Tournaments June 2025

GOFUS Polska Masters 2025 — report

On 27-28 June, the two-day Masters edition took place at Binowo Park. The gross winners were Anna Bagińska and Mateusz Ligocki. The Players Party ended with an auction supporting young volleyball players from Łódź.

PLATZ DA! Projects June 2025

Project #7: Volleyball players from Łódź

During Masters 2025 we donated 12,000 PLN to the young volleyball players of MUKS LO47 Budowlani. The funds were earmarked for training equipment and competition trips.

Events 2026

GOFUS Polska Cup 2026 — 17 June!

In 2026 we invite you to Golf Club Tokary. Registration is now open!

Register →
Sponsors 2025

New partners for the 2025 season

We thank our partners for supporting GOFUS Polska's activities. Together we make a difference!

Become a partner →
New members 2024

The GOFUS Polska community is growing

In 2024, several new members from various industries joined our association. Together we form a strong community!

Tournaments 2024

2024 season summary

Another successful tournament season is behind us. We organised the Masters and Cup, raising funds for more PLATZ DA! projects.

PLATZ DA! Projects 2024

Project #6 completed

Another youth support project has been finalised. We thank everyone who contributed to its success.

These are the latest updates. Stay tuned!

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Visibility at tournaments

Partnership with GOFUS Polska — support the development of children and youth in Poland

Partner with a community of professionals united by a passion for golf and a mission to support young people across Poland.

Visibility at tournaments
Real social impact
Business networking

Partnership reach

35
members
7
PlatzDA! projects
5
European countries
2020
founded

Is your social engagement budget really working?

Typical charitable donation

You donate to a foundation, you get a logo on their website. Zero relationships, zero stories to tell, zero photos from the handover.

Result: "Another company donated money"

Typical sponsorship

Logo on a banner at a mass event. Your brand gets lost among 50 other sponsors.

Result: "Who even saw it?"

Shared passion connects people

Our association consists of professionals from various industries — entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, lawyers. Together we play golf and support children and youth.

Result: Real relationships built on common values

Premium networking

Exclusive business clubs — high membership fees, but no shared passion that brings people together.

Result: "Cold relationships, business cards in the drawer"

The cost of the status quo:

Your competition is building relationships with decision-makers, while you're spending your budget on ineffective activities.

Every quarter without proper networking means lost contracts and business opportunities.

GOFUS combines everything in one

Visibility at tournaments + real social impact + business networking — for a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions.

Before
  • No direct relationship with beneficiary
  • Logo lost in the crowd
  • "Cold" networking
  • Stars out of reach
GOFUS
After
  • Photos from presenting cheques to youth
  • Direct relationship with beneficiary
  • Golf connects — relationships for years
  • Direct contact with stars
1

Choose a package

Match your level of involvement to your goals and budget.

2

Join the events

Play at tournaments alongside stars, build relationships through a shared passion.

3

Reap the rewards

Communication materials, photos with stars, new contracts.

Choose your level of involvement

Every package is a shared investment in the development of children and youth in Poland. No hidden costs.

Premium package

Title Sponsor
of Tournaments

  • Title Sponsor status for both tournaments, right to use the title until 31.03.2027
  • Announcement with full name in the EAGLE PZGolfa system and on the WAGC Polska platform
  • Tournament film report: "GOFUS Polska Cup/Masters 2026 powered by [Your company]"
  • Promotional materials: backdrop, banner, table decorations, menu card, scorecard — all with your logo
  • Logo on tournament shirts for all Masters 2026 participants
  • Exposure on the course and in front of the hotel: beach flags, sandwich boards
  • Company presentation during: welcome events, Get Together, dinner, awards ceremony
  • 8 free invitations to tournaments or the Golf Academy
Inquire about package
Recommended
Main package

Main Sponsor
of Tournaments

  • Title of Main Sponsor, right to title until 31.03.2027
  • Announcements and reports in press, magazines, social media and on gofus.pl
  • Promotional materials: tournament banner and scorecard with your logo
  • Possibility of product display on the golf course during tournaments
  • Distribution of your advertising materials during tournaments
  • Possibility of promotional programmes at tournament venues
  • 4 free invitations to tournaments or the Golf Academy
Inquire about package
Basic package

Tournament
Sponsor

  • Tournament Sponsor title, right to title until 31.03.2027
  • Announcements and reports in press, magazines, social media and on gofus.pl
  • Promotional materials: tournament banner and scorecard with your logo
  • Possibility of product display and distribution of materials during tournaments
  • 2 free invitations to tournaments or the Golf Academy
Inquire about package

Event organisation and sponsorship management is handled by Binowo Park Sp. z o.o. Packages are flexible — we can tailor the scope to your goals. Let's talk.

Frequently asked questions

We understand that the decision to partner requires careful thought. Here are answers to the most common doubts.

Have another question?

Ask us

Q: I don't play golf. Is that a problem?

Absolutely not. Many of our partners and members started from scratch. Golf is just a pretext for meetings — relationships are what matter most. Tournaments are played by both experienced players and beginners. We provide support and a friendly atmosphere.

Q: How much does it cost?

Amounts depend on the chosen package and scope of collaboration. We tailor packages to your goals and budget. Contact us and we'll present a concrete offer.

Q: What guarantees do I have that it will be worthwhile?

We understand this concern. That's why we offer: (1) transparent reporting — you know exactly where the funds go and what materials you receive, (2) flexible packages — you can start with a smaller commitment and increase it when you see results, (3) a meeting before the decision — get to know us in person before you decide.

Q: Can I use photos with stars in my communications?

Yes, that's one of the main benefits. As a partner you receive professional photos from events — including from the handover of funds to PLATZ DA! beneficiaries — for use in company materials, social media and internal communications.

Q: How quickly will I see results?

Immediately: logo on the website, mention on social media. After the first tournament: photos, materials, reports from participants. Long-term: networking and business contacts that pay dividends for years. The best partnerships are built over several seasons.

Let's talk about partnership

Book a no-obligation call. You'll get to know us, tell us about your goals, and we'll propose a tailored package.

GOFUS Polska Cup 2026 — 17 June, Golf Club Tokary

Limited spots for partners. Contact us if you want to be visible at the tournament.

  • No-obligation conversation
  • Package tailored to your goals
  • Prompt response

Book a call

Join GOFUS Polska

Become part of an extraordinary community of professionals who combine a passion for golf with supporting children and youth in Poland.

Why is it worth becoming a member?

Participation in tournaments

Access to all GOFUS Polska events — Masters, Cup and On Tour.

Top-level networking

Meet professionals from various industries. Build business relationships and friendships.

Real social impact

Your participation supports PLATZ DA! projects for youth across Poland.

European network

As a GOFUS Polska member you have access to the entire network in 5 European countries.

Who is GOFUS for?

GOFUS brings together professionals from various industries — entrepreneurs, managers, doctors, lawyers, athletes and many others.

You don't need to be a golf champion. All you need is a desire to learn, openness to new acquaintances and a heart for helping.

"Let us connect around this small golf ball!"

How to join?

1

Get in touch

Send a message through the form or directly to the Board.

2

Let's get acquainted

We'll invite you to a meeting or tournament so we can get to know each other.

3

Welcome to GOFUS!

After Board approval, you join the ranks of members.

Write to us

Do you have questions about membership? Want to find out more? Fill in the form and we'll get back to you.

Address

Stowarzyszenie GOFUS Polska
ul. Senna 54
70-893 Szczecin, Poland

Chairman of the Board

dr Heinrich Kostyra

Join the ranks of professionals

GOFUS Polska brings together people with passion, ambition and a desire to help others. Among us are entrepreneurs, managers, doctors, lawyers and many other specialists.

35
members in Poland
7
PlatzDA! projects
5
European countries

Privacy Policy

Information about the processing of personal data at GOFUS Polska Association.

1. Data Controller

The controller of your personal data is Stowarzyszenie GOFUS Polska (GOFUS Polska Association) with its registered office in Szczecin, ul. Senna 54, 70-893 Szczecin, Poland, registered in the National Court Register under KRS: 0000872273, NIP: 8513255198, REGON: 387724330 (hereinafter: the "Controller").

Contact for data protection matters: info@gofus.pl or in writing to the Controller's registered address.

2. Purposes and Legal Bases of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:

  • Administration of association membership — on the basis of the membership declaration and the association's statutes (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
  • Processing of membership fees — on the basis of obligations arising from accounting regulations (Art. 6(1)(b) and (c) GDPR).
  • Organisation of tournaments and events — for the purpose of facilitating participation (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
  • Handling enquiries submitted via contact forms — on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
  • Sending marketing communications (newsletter, tournament and project updates) — solely on the basis of your freely given consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and applicable electronic services legislation).
  • Processing of donations and public acknowledgement of contributions (where you have consented) — Art. 6(1)(c) and (a) GDPR.
  • Website traffic analysis (analytical cookies, Google Analytics) — on the basis of your consent given in the cookie banner (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
  • Online marketing (marketing cookies, Meta Pixel) — on the basis of your consent given in the cookie banner (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
  • Assertion and defence of legal claims — on the basis of the Controller's legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

3. Recipients of Personal Data

Your data may be disclosed to the following categories of recipients:

  • Hosting provider — nazwa.pl S.A., Kraków, Poland (website data storage).
  • Bank — Santander Bank Polska SA (processing of membership fee and donation payments).
  • Accounting firm / tax adviser — handling the association's financial records.
  • Google LLC (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager) — traffic analytics (only with your consent).
  • Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Meta Pixel, Facebook) — online marketing (only with your consent).
  • Public authorities — solely where required by law.
  • Association partners — solely with your separate consent.

4. Transfers of Data Outside the EEA

Some of our service providers (Google, Meta) are based in the United States. Transfers of data to the USA are carried out on the basis of the European Commission Implementing Decision of 10 July 2023 on the adequacy of protection provided by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, or on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. Data is transferred only where you have consented to analytical or marketing cookies.

5. Retention Periods

  • Members' data — for the duration of membership, and thereafter until mutual claims become time-barred.
  • Data for membership fee and donation accounting — for 5 years from the end of the year in which the last transaction occurred (tax retention obligation).
  • Contact form data — until the enquiry is answered and for 3 months thereafter.
  • Marketing data — until consent is withdrawn.
  • Cookie data — in accordance with the validity period of each cookie (see Section 9).

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erasure of data — "right to be forgotten" (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal)
  • Lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO) (uodo.gov.pl)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@gofus.pl.

7. Voluntary Nature of Data Provision

Providing personal data is voluntary; however, in certain cases it is necessary to achieve specific purposes: association membership requires the provision of identification and contact data; handling an enquiry requires a first name and email address. Failure to provide such data will prevent the respective purpose from being fulfilled.

8. Profiling and Automated Decision-Making

Your data is not used for automated decision-making, including profiling within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR. An exception applies to analytical and marketing cookies (where consent has been given), which may create anonymous statistical profiles — without producing legal or similarly significant effects.

9. Cookies

The website uses cookies in three categories:

a) Necessary cookies (always active)

Essential for the proper functioning of the website — including storing your language preference and cookie settings. No consent required. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

b) Analytical cookies (consent required)

Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager — measurement of traffic, traffic sources, and user behaviour. Helps us improve the website.

Provider: Google LLC (USA). Validity: up to 24 months. Can be disabled in cookie settings.

c) Marketing cookies (consent required)

Meta Pixel (Facebook) — measurement of advertising campaign effectiveness and personalisation of content within Meta services.

Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Ireland) / Meta Platforms Inc. (USA). Validity: up to 13 months. Can be disabled in cookie settings.

You may change your preferences at any time by clicking Cookie settings in the website footer. You may also delete cookies through your browser settings.

10. Information Clause for Association Members

Persons submitting a membership application additionally receive an extended GDPR information clause attached to the membership application form. The clause contains detailed information on all purposes of processing personal data in connection with association membership.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or alteration. The website uses an encrypted HTTPS connection, and access to data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of any material changes in advance via the website or by email (where we hold your address). The current version of the Privacy Policy is always available at this address.

Effective from: 1 June 2026