2018

In 2018, Spain witnessed incredible moments in the world of golf, thanks to the hosting of several major tournaments. The events on the green fields not only impressed golfers from all over the world, but also gave new inspiration to the oldest art of golf in this country. Let's take a look at some of the biggest golf events that took place in Spain in 2018.

    1. Andalucía Valderrama Masters: This tournament is part of the European Tour schedule and took place from October 18 to 21 at the Real Club Valderrama course in San Roque, Cadiz. The tournament attracted many famous players and became a platform for dramatic moments. The victory was won by the Dutchman Joaquim Lagergren, which made this tournament especially important for world golf.

    2. Open de España: This event, part of the European Tour, took place from April 12 to 15 in Madrid. The tournament is one of the oldest in Europe and has a rich history. In 2018, the winner was Englishman John Rahm, which made this tournament especially emotional for the Spanish public.

    3. Costa Blanca Benidorm Senior Golf Masters: This tournament belongs to the European Senior Tour and was held from 28 to 30 September in Benidorm, Alicante. The event was timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Meliá Villaitana Hotel, and it was marked by a bright game and a great atmosphere.

    4. Mediterranean Ladies Open: For fans of women's golf, the Mediterranean Ladies Open turned out to be an important event. This LET Access Series tournament took place from October 11 to 13 at Golf Club Terramar in Sitges, Catalonia. This event brought together young and talented golfers and became a platform for their professional development.

    5. Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino: This European Tour women's tournament was held from 22 to 25 November in Marbella. The victory was won by the Swede Josephine Pettersen. This competition highlighted the growing influence of women's golf in Spain.

Each of these tournaments has contributed to the world of golf and has made a significant contribution to the sports culture of Spain. These events brought together professional golfers and fans of this game, as well as inspired a new generation of players. Golf continues to attract attention and remains one of the most popular sports in Spain and beyond.