Santa María Golf dazzles in the Andalucía Golf Challenge with a full house and 108 players

The last event of the San Miguel Andalucía Golf Challenge – Destino República Dominicana by Globalia once again demonstrated the passion for golf on the Costa del Sol. The chosen venue was the prestigious Santa María Golfin Marbella, which registered a full house with 108 players registered more than a week before the event.

With an impeccable organization, a course in excellent condition and an atmosphere of great camaraderie, this tournament became one of the highlights of the season.

A renovated field for a special event

Santa María Golf took advantage of the occasion to present the recently renovated greens of holes 3, 16 and 17, which were in practically perfect condition, as was the rest of the course.

The club is developing an ambitious annual greens renovation program, which is now in its final phase and whose results have been described as “excellent” by players and specialists. This allowed the participants to enjoy a course at the level of major international competitions.

Tournament kick-off and top-level golf atmosphere

The day began with a shotgun start at 9 a.m., which allowed all players to start the competition simultaneously, in a vibrant and competitive atmosphere.

After finishing the round, the participants gathered at the clubhouse to enjoy a meal prior to the awards ceremony and the prize drawing, two of the most awaited moments of the day.

A sweepstakes with a dream prize: a trip to the Dominican Republic

All the players filled in their cards with their personal data to participate in the draw for an unforgettable prize: to accompany the five absolute winners of the circuit on the final trip to the Dominican Republic, scheduled for the end of October.

This exclusive trip is one of the great attractions of the Andalucía Golf Challenge, as it combines golf on first class Caribbean courses with a unique tourist experience, courtesy of Globalia.

The awards ceremony was led by the club’s director, Pedro Batista, who thanked the players for their presence and highlighted the importance of Santa María Golf as a venue for major tournaments.

Prizes, gifts and an unforgettable closing ceremony

The winners were distinguished with trophies, in addition to receiving wines from the La Navarra Group and exclusive garments from the Fairway + Blue golf boutique.

The prize draw added even more excitement, with greenfees donated by Santa María Golf and bottles of wine offered by Hospital Recoletas Salud Marbella, which ensured that many players took away a special souvenir of the day.

Special prizes in pairs 3

The par 3 holes were also protagonists with the classic prize for the closest ball, sponsored by prestigious brands and restaurants:

• Hole 7 – ROOSTIQ Restaurant: Jesús Baras del Toral
• Hole 12 – MERCATO DELLA FONTANELLA Restaurant: Fernando Estella
• Hole 15 – LA FONDA Restaurant: Fernando Pérez
• Hole 17 – BRIDGESTONE TIGER balls: Zoltan Santa

These awards added an extra touch of competitiveness and recognition to the tournament.

Overall ranking at Santa María Golf

The tournament was very close in all categories, with high level results.

First Category

• Zoltan Santa – 41 points (Qualified directly for the Final on September 20 at San Roque Golf & Resort, with dinner at the Hotel Occidental Puerto Banús).
• Javier García Alonso – 40 points (12 points for the Costa del Sol Ranking).
• Nicolas Meixner – 39 points (10 points for the Costa del Sol Ranking).

Second Category

• Jesús María Baras del Toral Martínez – 48 points (Qualified for the Final).
• Juan Azqueta Tames – 45 points (12 points for the Costa del Sol Ranking).
• Manuel Mengibar Pérez – 43 points (10 points for the Ranking Costa del Sol).

Scratch Winner

• David Carretero Castillo – 34 scratch points.

Santa María Golf, reference in the Andalucía Golf Challenge

The Andalucía Golf Challenge has consolidated Santa María Golf as one of the most emblematic venues of this season. Its renovated course, the massive participation and the excellent organization reinforce the image of Marbella and Andalusia as a leading destination for golf tourism.

Events of this magnitude confirm that golf on the Costa del Sol continues to be a driving force for sports and tourism, attracting national and international players.

On the way to the Grand Final of the Andalucía Golf Challenge

With each tournament, the circuit approaches its denouement. The qualifiers at Santa María Golf already have their ticket for the big event: the Final on September 20 at San Roque Golf & Resort, where the names of the lucky ones who will travel to the Dominican Republic will be decided.

The San Miguel Andalucía Golf Challenge – Destination Dominican Republic by Globalia continues to grow year after year, combining sport, tourism and unique experiences that make this circuit one of the most prestigious in Spain.