San Miguel’s amateur circuit, from Costa del Sol to Dominican Republic
The open amateur circuit, organized by the magazine Andalucía Golf / España Golf, had a spectacular start at Finca Cortesín, venue of the Solheim Cup 2023, where the best European golfers defeated the Americans in a historic duel.
A FIRST CLASS COURSE AND IMPECCABLE ORGANIZATION
Finca Cortesín is not only recognized for its sporting track record, but also for its leadership in sustainability, using regenerated water for 100% of its irrigation. In addition, its luxury hotel has won international awards. The demand to participate in the tournament was so high that registrations were sold out two weeks in advance.
A TOURNAMENT WITH GREAT EXPERIENCES
The players enjoyed an exceptional round, accompanied by a high-class cocktail, courtesy of San Miguel and Solán de Cabras. The experience started from the parking lot, where the club staff picked up the clubs and prepared them in the customized buggies.
The tournament began at 9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start, after the delivery of the welcome packs that included personalized gloves with the circuit marker. Players participated in the prize draw, including a golf trip to the Dominican Republic, courtesy of Air Europa.
Prizes and winners of the San Miguel Tournament
Two special ball closer to flag awards offered gastronomic experiences in exclusive restaurants in Marbella:
Hole 10: MANITA CHOEYCHAZYAPHUM
Dinner at Roostiq
Hole 17: FRANCISCO JOSÉ PÉREZ MARTÍN
Dinner at Dolce Vita
(Hotel Occidental Puerto Banús)
San Miguel Andalucía Golf Challenge, results
SCRATCH
DOMINGO JOSÉ GAVIRA ESQUIVEL: 31p.
1st CATEGORY
1st LAURI MIIKELSON: 39 p.
2nd ANGEL MIRAT MARCOS: 35 p.
3rd YURY TABOLICH: 34 p.
2nd CATEGORY
1st KSENIA YAMILOVA: 38 p.
2nd CATALIN PINTEA ION: 37 p.
3rd LUIS JAVIER LÓPEZ PÉREZ: 36 p.
The winners of the tournament were awarded Fairway + Blue (Puerto Banús) golf apparel and secured their place in the Final on September 20 at San Roque Golf & Resort.
Costa del Sol Ranking and additional prizes
Players also accumulate points in the Costa del Sol Ranking:
1st place: 12 points
2nd place: 10 points
3rd place: 10 points
4th place: 8 points
5th to 10th place: 2 points
Rest of participants: 1 point
In addition, an extra trip will be raffled among all players registered in the SUMA Air Europa loyalty program, along with a SUMA Gold Card.
San Miguel Andalucía Golf Challenge, La Monacilla
The second round of the San Miguel Andalucía Golf Challenge ‘Costa del Sol Destino Dominican Republic’ by Globalia was played at the magnificent La Monacilla course in Huelva.
Since a few days before the scheduled day of the competition, there was uncertainty as to whether it could be played that weekend in Huelva, due to the fact that the westernmost province of Andalusia was suffering the onslaught of one powerful rain front after another.
However, they were confident in the performance of the course, which passed the test with flying colors.
La Monacilla proved to be a true reflection of José María Olazábal‘s designs, with drainage and movement of the playing surface ensuring that the course could be presented in perfect condition even after a downpour.
The greens were in excellent condition and the fairways were perfect for play.
The 80-player quota was filled with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
The forecast improved to light showers between 12:00 and 1:00 noon. There were even some sunny spells.
In short, thanks to the conditions of this magnificent design, a great day of golf was enjoyed in what is already a classic event of the San Miguel Andalucía Golf Challenge by Globalia, an open amateur circuit that celebrates its fifteenth edition in 2025.
San Miguel’s welcome to the players
Players were greeted with a welcome pack and filled out an Air Europa card to join its SUMA loyalty program and participate in the raffle of gifts of the day and in the drawing for a place accompanying the winners of the circuit to enjoy a fantastic week of golf in the Dominican Republic from October 29 to November 6.
At the cocktail prior to the awards ceremony, in addition to San Miguel beers, the players enjoyed several tapas and a sublime paella with the Valencian touch of Nandi. It is very difficult to get a rice dish just right when cooking for many people, but on this occasion the result could not have been better. The paella was exquisite.
The role played by the Bescansa family should be highlighted: father and son took the first places in the scratch classification and in the second category, although Ricardo son was not eligible for a prize because he was a minor.
The result of this second meeting of San Miguel
SCRATCH WINNER
Ricardo Bescansa Pous – 34 Scratch Points
FIRST CATEGORY
Marcelino Chao Gómez – 39 points
Carlos Cañete Corchero – 37 points
Julián de Lago López – 37 points
SECOND CATEGORY
Juan Domínguez Gómez – 36 points
Fidel Castro Mingorance – 35 points
Alfredo Pastor Tortajada – 35 points
The performance of the Bescansa family was especially noteworthy, with father and son leading in Scratch and second category respectively, although Ricardo Bescansa son, being a minor, was not eligible for a prize.
San Miguel special prizes for the closest ball
Hole 3 (Sunset Ría Club): Javier Burgos Espinosa
Hole 10 (Magnum Homenaje Grupo La Navarra): José Antonio Álvarez Fernández
Hole 12 (Restaurante Roostiq): Miguel García Martínez
Hole 17 (Cervezas San Miguel): Isaac del Rosario Fifas
If you want to see more articles of interest visit our Andalucía Golf Challenge section.
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