{"id":27969,"date":"2025-08-21T19:20:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/santa-maria-golf-debut-at-the-andalucia-golf-challenge\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T11:23:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:23:55","slug":"santa-maria-golf-debut-at-the-andalucia-golf-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/en\/santa-maria-golf-debut-at-the-andalucia-golf-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Mar\u00eda Golf, debut at the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"27969\" class=\"elementor elementor-27969 elementor-27950\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10876632 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"10876632\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fc480a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fc480a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><strong>Santa Mar\u00eda Golf dazzles in the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge with a full house and 108 players<\/strong><\/h1><figure id=\"attachment_27959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27959\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27959 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-2.webp\" alt=\"{%ALT_TEXT%}\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-2.webp 2048w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-2-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-2-550x367.webp 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo obtained from the official website of the Santa Mar\u00eda Golf Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p> <\/p><p>The last event of the <strong>San Miguel Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge \u2013 Destino Rep\u00fablica Dominicana by Globalia<\/strong> once again demonstrated the passion for golf on the Costa del Sol. The chosen venue was the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/santamariagolfclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Santa Mar\u00eda Golf<\/strong><\/a>in Marbella, which registered <strong>a full house with 108 players registered more than a week before the event<\/strong>. <\/p><p>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.<\/p><hr><h2><strong>A renovated field for a special event<\/strong><\/h2><p>Santa Mar\u00eda Golf took advantage of the occasion to present the <strong>recently renovated greens of holes 3, 16 and 17<\/strong>, which were in practically perfect condition, as was the rest of the course.<\/p><p>The club is developing an ambitious <strong>annual greens renovation program<\/strong>, which is now in its final phase and whose results have been described as \u201cexcellent\u201d by players and specialists. This allowed the participants to enjoy a course at the level of major international competitions. <\/p><hr><h2><strong>Tournament kick-off and top-level golf atmosphere<\/strong><\/h2><p>The day began with a <strong>shotgun start at 9 a.m.<\/strong>, which allowed all players to start the competition simultaneously, in a vibrant and competitive atmosphere.<\/p><p>After finishing the round, the participants gathered at the clubhouse to enjoy a meal prior to the <strong>awards ceremony and the prize drawing<\/strong>, two of the most awaited moments of the day.<\/p><hr><h2><strong>A sweepstakes with a dream prize: a trip to the Dominican Republic<\/strong><\/h2><figure id=\"attachment_27957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27957\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27957 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-1.webp\" alt=\"{%ALT_TEXT%}\" width=\"1200\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-1-300x203.webp 300w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-1-1024x693.webp 1024w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-1-768x520.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo obtained from the official website of the Santa Mar\u00eda Golf Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>All the players filled in their cards with their personal data to participate in the draw for an unforgettable prize: to <strong>accompany the five absolute winners of the circuit on the final trip to the Dominican Republic<\/strong>, scheduled for the end of October.<\/p><p>This exclusive trip is one of the great attractions of the <strong>Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge<\/strong>, as it combines golf on first class Caribbean courses with a unique tourist experience, courtesy of Globalia.<\/p><p>The awards ceremony was led by the club\u2019s director, <strong>Pedro Batista<\/strong>, who thanked the players for their presence and highlighted the importance of Santa Mar\u00eda Golf as a venue for major tournaments.<\/p><hr><h2><strong>Prizes, gifts and an unforgettable closing ceremony<\/strong><\/h2><p>The winners were distinguished with trophies, in addition to receiving <strong>wines from the La Navarra Group<\/strong> and exclusive garments from the <strong>Fairway + Blue<\/strong> golf boutique.<\/p><p>The prize draw added even more excitement, with <strong>greenfees donated by Santa Mar\u00eda Golf<\/strong> and bottles of wine offered by <strong>Hospital Recoletas Salud Marbella<\/strong>, which ensured that many players took away a special souvenir of the day.<\/p><hr><h2><strong>Special prizes in pairs 3<\/strong><\/h2><p>The par 3 holes were also protagonists with the classic prize for the <strong>closest ball<\/strong>, sponsored by prestigious brands and restaurants:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Hole 7 \u2013 ROOSTIQ Restaurant<\/strong>: Jes\u00fas Baras del Toral<\/li><li><strong>Hole 12 \u2013 MERCATO DELLA FONTANELLA Restaurant<\/strong>: Fernando Estella<\/li><li><strong>Hole 15 \u2013 LA FONDA Restaurant<\/strong>: Fernando P\u00e9rez<\/li><li><strong>Hole 17 \u2013 BRIDGESTONE TIGER balls<\/strong>: Zoltan Santa<\/li><\/ul><p>These awards added an extra touch of competitiveness and recognition to the tournament.<\/p><hr><h2><strong>Overall ranking at Santa Mar\u00eda Golf<\/strong><\/h2><p>The tournament was very close in all categories, with high level results.<\/p><h3><strong>First Category<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Zoltan Santa \u2013 41 points<\/strong> (Qualified directly for the Final on September 20 at <strong>San Roque Golf & Resort<\/strong>, with dinner at the Hotel Occidental Puerto Ban\u00fas).<\/li><li>Javier Garc\u00eda Alonso \u2013 40 points (12 points for the Costa del Sol Ranking).<\/li><li>Nicolas Meixner \u2013 39 points (10 points for the Costa del Sol Ranking).<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Second Category<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Jes\u00fas Mar\u00eda Baras del Toral Mart\u00ednez \u2013 48 points<\/strong> (Qualified for the Final).<\/li><li>Juan Azqueta Tames \u2013 45 points (12 points for the Costa del Sol Ranking).<\/li><li>Manuel Mengibar P\u00e9rez \u2013 43 points (10 points for the Ranking Costa del Sol).<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Scratch Winner<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>David Carretero Castillo \u2013 34 scratch points<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><hr><h2><strong>Santa Mar\u00eda Golf, reference in the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge<\/strong><\/h2><figure id=\"attachment_27961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27961\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-3.webp\" alt=\"{%ALT_TEXT%}\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-3.webp 2048w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-3-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Santa-maria-Golf-debut-en-el-Andalucia-Golf-Challenge-3-550x367.webp 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo obtained from the official website of the Santa Mar\u00eda Golf Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The <strong>Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge<\/strong> has consolidated Santa Mar\u00eda Golf as one of the most emblematic venues of this season. Its <strong>renovated course<\/strong>, the <strong>massive participation<\/strong> and the <strong>excellent organization<\/strong> reinforce the image of Marbella and Andalusia as a leading destination for golf tourism. <\/p><p>Events of this magnitude confirm that <strong>golf on the Costa del Sol<\/strong> continues to be a driving force for sports and tourism, attracting national and international players.<\/p><hr><h2><strong>On the way to the Grand Final of the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge<\/strong><\/h2><p>With each tournament, the circuit approaches its denouement. The qualifiers at Santa Mar\u00eda Golf already have their ticket for the big event: the <strong>Final on September 20 at San Roque Golf & Resort<\/strong>, where the names of the lucky ones who will travel to the Dominican Republic will be decided. <\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/en\/andalucia-golf-circuit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>San Miguel Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge \u2013 Destination Dominican Republic by Globalia<\/strong><\/a> continues to grow year after year, combining sport, tourism and unique experiences that make this circuit one of the most prestigious in Spain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd323c5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd323c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-668247d elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"668247d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SANTA-MARIA-SAN-MIGUEL-XV-ANDALUCIA-GOLF-CHALLENGE-BY-GLOBALIA-Resultados-1a-CATEGORIA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">1st Category<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-988651a elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"988651a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SANTA-MARIA-SAN-MIGUEL-XV-ANDALUCIA-GOLF-CHALLENGE-BY-GLOBALIA-Resultados-2a-CATEGORIA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">2nd Category<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8d3ede elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a8d3ede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SANTA-MARIA-SAN-MIGUEL-XV-ANDALUCIA-GOLF-CHALLENGE-BY-GLOBALIA-Resultados-SCRATCH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Scratch<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Santa Mar\u00eda Golf dazzles in the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge with a full house and 108 players The last event of the San Miguel Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge \u2013 Destino Rep\u00fablica Dominicana by Globalia once again demonstrated the passion for golf on the Costa del Sol. 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