Carlota’s second tournament win and eighth LET title
Carlota Ciganda shone again in Malaga to become champion of the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España 2024 presented by Oysho. With this victory, the Navarre golfer adds her second title in the tournament after her triumph in 2021 and reaches the eighth title of her career in the Ladies European Tour (LET).
A thrilling denouement at Real Guadalhorce Club de Golf
With a final score of -18, Carlota Ciganda showed her best version to win in an intense duel against the Belgian Manon De Roey (-17) and the Indian Pranavi Urs (-14).
Although she started with a four-stroke lead over De Roey, the victory was not easy. The Navarrese had a difficult start with bogeys on holes 1 and 3, which allowed her rival to tie for the lead thanks to birdies on holes 3 and 4. However, Ciganda kept her cool and got key birdies on holes 5 and 7 to finish the first round with a one-stroke lead.
The second round, a battle of nerves
The excitement increased in the last holes of the tournament. Carlota, who struggled with the drive all week, made masterful recoveries with the irons. On the 10th hole, she saved par after sending the ball into the water on her second shot. De Roey did not slow down and tied again on the par 5 12th hole.
But the Navarrese knew how to respond with cold blood, making a key birdie on the 14th hole that gave her back the lead. The decisive moment came on the par 3 17th, where Carlota holed a four-meter putt for birdie, unleashing a standing ovation from the audience. A bogey on the 18th did not tarnish her victory.
Statements by Carlota Ciganda
“It is very special to win here in Spain. The Open de España has always been a unique tournament for me, and to win it for the second time is a dream come true. “
About her game, Carlota commented:
“I started with some hesitation. Manon made up some distance early, but I stayed solid. The birdie on the 17th was decisive; it reminded me of the 17th at Finca Cortesin in the 2023 Solheim Cup. “
Spanish talent also shone at the Open
Among the Spaniards, the amateur Andrea Revuelta, who signed a historic round of 64 strokes in the final round, stood out. Despite a difficult start with a double bogey on hole 4, she finished tied for fifth with -12 and won the Celia Barquín Award to the best amateur.
Andrea expressed her excitement after the tournament:
“It has been an incredible week. It is an honor to win this award in honor of a player who is a symbol in Spain. “
Other leading Spanish companies
- Ana Peláez – 11th position with -9.
- Carla Bernat – 14th with -8.
- Marta Martín – 20th with -7.
Beyond Golf: Special events and awards
The White Foundation and its support to mental health
During the tournament, the Fundación Blanca, presided by Lola Fernández-Ochoa, promoted mental health in sports with motivational posters distributed around the field.
An event for all audiences
The tournament offered activities for all ages:
- The little ones enjoyed themselves in the Kids Area.
- Amateurs participated in the activation hole and the simulator.
Awards for the best laps
Andrea Revuelta and Rosie Davies received special recognition for their historic rounds of 64 strokes, the lowest in a women’s professional tournament at Real Guadalhorce Club de Golf.
Hole in one by Nuria Iturrioz
The Majorcan Nuria Iturrioz achieved a spectacular hole-in-one on the par 3 13th hole, winning a six-night stay in Malaga, a prize awarded by the city’s Town Hall.
Illustrious caddies in the tournament
Some outstanding caddies of this edition:
- Ben Cain – Former rugby player, caddy for Emma Spitz.
- Gary Duplooy – Former Zimbabwe rugby team player, caddy for Lauren Walsh.
- Mike Dean – Former Premier League referee, caddie for Hannah Burke.
- Víctor Jiménez – Son of Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Mireia Prat‘s caddie.
The Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España 2024 was a true celebration of women’s golf. With the victory of Carlota Ciganda, the tournament reaffirms its importance in the Ladies European Tour and consolidates Malaga as an epicenter of international golf.
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Author: Redacción Andalucía Golf
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