Carlota Ciganda has shone again to proclaim herself champion of the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España presented by Oysho 2024, adding her second title in this tournament after her triumph in 2021 and reaching the eighth title of her career in the Ladies European Tour (LET). With a final score of -18, the Navarrese player showed her best version at the Real Gudalhorce Club de Golf in Malaga to win in an exciting duel against the Belgian Manon De Roey, second with -17, and the Indian Pranavi Urs, third with -14.
Ciganda’s victory was not easy. She started with a lead of four strokes, but the first round of the day showed that the road to victory would not be a walk. After a complicated start with bogeys on holes 1 and 3, Belgian De Roey, second in the LET Order of Merit, tied for the lead thanks to an initial run of birdies on holes 3 and 4. However, Ciganda kept her cool and showed why she is a benchmark in Spanish women’s golf. With key birdies on holes 5 and 7, the Spaniard managed to stay one stroke ahead at the end of the first nine holes.
In the second round, the tension was ratcheted up. Carlota, who struggled with the drive all week, staged masterful recoveries with the irons, such as the one on the 10th hole, where she saved par after sending the ball into the water on the second shot. Meanwhile, De Roey continued to press, tying again on the par 5 12th hole thanks to a birdie. However, the Navarrese responded with cold blood, making a crucial birdie on the 14th hole that put her back in the lead. The decisive moment came on the par 3 17th, where Ciganda holed a four-meter putt for birdie, celebrating with the crowd that filled Guadalhorce. A bogey on the 18th did not tarnish her performance, certifying a victory that consolidates her as one of the great references of Spanish women’s golf.
“It is very special to win here in Spain. The Spanish Open has always been a unique tournament for me, and winning it for the second time is a dream come true,” said Carlota after her victory. About her game, she added: “I started with some doubts. Manon made up some distance early, but I held my own in general terms. That birdie on the 17th was decisive; it reminded me of the 17th hole at Finca Cortesin in the 2023 Solheim Cup. I played an eight iron and the distance was almost identical.” She also had words of praise for Andrea Revuelta, with whom she shared a match: “She is a very mature player. I am sure she will win this tournament in the future”
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Among the Spaniards, Andrea Revuelta herself was one of the great protagonists. The young amateur from Madrid, who yesterday signed a historic round of 64 strokes, held on to the course despite a complicated start that included a double bogey on hole 4. Revuelta closed the day with -1, finishing tied for fifth with a -12 total and taking the Celia Barquín Award for the best amateur of the tournament. “It has been an incredible week. I thank the club, the Federation and the organization for everything they have done to make this tournament possible. It is an honor to win this award in honor of a player who is a symbol in Spain,” said the player from Madrid.
Spanish talent also shone with Ana Peláez, who finished eleventh with -9, and amateur Carla Bernat, who closed the tournament fourteenth with eight under par. Marta Martín, with -7, completed the outstanding national role in this edition of the Open.
The Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España presented by Oysho 2024 concludes as a true celebration of women’s golf in a Real Guadalhorce Golf Club that has lived up to expectations, consolidating Malaga as an epicenter of international women’s golf.
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AROUND THE GREEN
The Blanca Foundation, present on all the holes The Blanca Foundation, dedicated to supporting the mental health of elite athletes and presided over by Lola Fernández-Ochoa, sister of Blanca Fernández-Ochoa, has had significant visibility during the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España presented by Oysho. Throughout the course, spectators could see posters with inspiring messages from various athletes, showing their support for people affected by mental health problems.
Activities for all audiences
The tournament was not only a celebration of high-level golf, but also an event designed for the enjoyment of attendees of all ages. The little ones found fun in the Kids Area, while amateurs actively participated in the activation hole and simulator organized by Andalucía, Costa del Sol and the Royal Andalusian Golf Federation.
In addition, the public had the opportunity to visit the Oysho showroom, located next to the clubhouse, where they discovered the latest trends in sports fashion and competed in the mini-golf holes for various prizes. For food lovers, the Iberian ham tasting was one of the highlights, complemented by the information tents of the City of Malaga, TOA Shoes and Awolf, which offered interactive content and exclusive experiences to enrich the experience of the attendees.
Awards for the best round at Real Guadalhorce Club de Golf
In addition to the awards to the first classified and the best amateur, the club wanted to recognize the historic rounds achieved yesterday by Andrea Revuelta and Rosie Davies. With a total of 64 strokes, both players recorded yesterday the lowest score in a women’s professional tournament at the Real Guadalhorce Club de Golf and were awarded a trophy in recognition of the club.
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