The Los Arqueros tournament once again recorded a full house at a new stop of the SAN MIGUEL XVI CIRCUITO ANDALUCÍA GOLF CHALLENGE COSTA DEL SOL DESTINO REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA BY GLOBALIA, held in Benahavís with a full field of players, a splendid day with very little wind and the course presented in excellent condition. With Cervezas San Miguel as the circuit’s main sponsor, everything came together for the event to be a success once again.
Los Arqueros hosts a new Andalucía Golf Challenge event
The Benahavís layout was the stage for a new event of the Andalucía Golf Challenge circuit, which brought together a full field of participants on a day marked by good weather and the excellent condition of the course.
Excellent conditions and news at the club
Those who had not visited Los Arqueros recently could see the progress of the works on the padel club, located where the old driving range used to be, and on the new driving range. Both facilities will be completed and opened to the public shortly, together with the gym extension, rounding off the sports and leisure offering of this fantastic club.
SEVIROL cocktail and prize-giving
Before the prize-giving, a cocktail was served along with a tasting of the SEVIROL spritz, made from Seville oranges and orange blossom. The prize-giving of the Los Arqueros tournament was hosted by the club’s general manager, Antonio Lantero.
Scratch and category winners at Los Arqueros
Scratch Winner
- Álvaro Ballesteros Blanco – 36 scratch points
First Category
- César Menéndez Gallego – 38 points
- Roberto Díez Guiance – 38 points
- Pablo Díaz Gijón – 36 points
Second Category
- Javier Odériz Ezcurra – 41 points
- Mika Ancia – 38 points
- Francisco Javier Martín González – 38 points
Closest-to-the-pin prizes
- Hole 2 – SEVIROL: Kim Forsgren
- Hole 5 – Latte Lagoon Restaurant: Álvaro Ballesteros Blanco
- Hole 11 – Casa de Campo (Grupo La Navarra wines): Antonio Aguilera Ruiz
- Hole 16 – Dolce Vita Restaurant (Occidental Puerto Banús): Jesús Castillo Aguilar
The circuit heads into its final stretch
The Andalucía Golf Challenge is heading into its final stretch, with four events on the Costa del Sol during the rest of August and the closing event in Mallorca, on the magnificent Maioris layout, on 5 September. Once the qualifying phase closes, the Final will be held on 19 September at Hacienda Alcaidesa Links, with a gala dinner at the Occidental Puerto Banús.
The Final features 100 players, of whom 5 win the golf trip to the Dominican Republic, while the other 95 compete for the trip that is raffled. That same night there will be one more trip raffled for each entry the players have made in the qualifying tournaments.
Qualifiers for the Andalucía Golf Challenge Final
The scratch winner and the winners of each category of the Los Arqueros tournament earn a direct place to play the Final of the SAN MIGUEL XVI CIRCUITO ANDALUCÍA GOLF CHALLENGE COSTA DEL SOL DESTINO REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA BY GLOBALIA. The remaining places, including any arising from withdrawals by already-qualified players, will be allocated according to the circuit’s Ranking Costa del Sol.Acknowledgements of the Andalucía Golf Challenge at Los Arqueros
Andalucía Golf especially thanks the support of all the sponsors and collaborators who make the circuit possible:- Cervezas San Miguel
- Air Europa
- Turismo y Planificación Costa del Sol
- Grupo 1941
- Grupo La Navarra
- Casa de Campo
- Bridgestone Golf
Los Arqueros tournament results
You can check the full standings of this event of the SAN MIGUEL XVI CIRCUITO ANDALUCÍA GOLF CHALLENGE COSTA DEL SOL DESTINO REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA BY GLOBALIA in the results links —Scratch, First and Second Category— and follow the evolution of the Ranking Costa del Sol ahead of the grand Final.Gallery
FAQs – Frequently asked questions about the Los Arqueros tournament
Where was this Andalucía Golf Challenge event played?
The Los Arqueros tournament was held at the Benahavís club, on the Costa del Sol (Málaga), with a full field of players, a day of very little wind and the course in excellent condition.
Who was the scratch winner?
The scratch winner was Álvaro Ballesteros Blanco, with 36 scratch points.
Who won by category?
In First Category, César Menéndez Gallego won (38 points), followed by Roberto Díez Guiance (38) and Pablo Díaz Gijón (36). In Second Category, Javier Odériz Ezcurra won (41 points), ahead of Mika Ancia (38) and Francisco Javier Martín González (38).
Which special prizes were awarded?
Closest-to-the-pin prizes were awarded on several holes: hole 2 (SEVIROL) to Kim Forsgren, hole 5 (Latte Lagoon Restaurant) to Álvaro Ballesteros Blanco, hole 11 (Casa de Campo, Grupo La Navarra wines) to Antonio Aguilera Ruiz and hole 16 (Dolce Vita Restaurant, Occidental Puerto Banús) to Jesús Castillo Aguilar.
Who qualifies for the circuit Final?
The scratch winner and the winners of each category earn a direct place for the Final on 19 September at Hacienda Alcaidesa Links. The remaining places are allocated according to the circuit’s Ranking Costa del Sol.
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