{"id":31062,"date":"2026-03-13T16:12:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/turismo-costa-del-sol-backs-the-santander-golf-tour-2026-and-strengthens-its-commitment-to-womens-golf\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:12:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:12:41","slug":"turismo-costa-del-sol-backs-the-santander-golf-tour-2026-and-strengthens-its-commitment-to-womens-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/en\/turismo-costa-del-sol-backs-the-santander-golf-tour-2026-and-strengthens-its-commitment-to-womens-golf\/","title":{"rendered":"Turismo Costa del Sol backs the Santander Golf Tour 2026 and strengthens its commitment to women\u2019s golf"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>The <a href=\"https:\/\/santandergolftour.deporteandbusiness.com\/\" rel=\"noopener dofollow\"><strong>Santander Golf Tour 2026<\/strong><\/a> has unveiled its official calendar at an event held at the headquarters of the Spanish Royal Golf Federation, further consolidating its position as one of the main platforms for the development of professional women\u2019s golf in Spain. Turismo Costa del Sol joins the tour as a co-sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to promoting women\u2019s golf and to positioning the destination as an international benchmark for golf tourism. <\/p>\n<h2>Turismo Costa del Sol boosts the Santander Golf Tour 2026<br \/><\/h2>\n<p>The eleventh edition of the <strong>Santander Golf Tour 2026<\/strong> will feature eight tournaments taking place throughout the year at different golf courses across Spain. Turismo Costa del Sol\u2019s support forms part of the organisation\u2019s strategy to further consolidate the province of M\u00e1laga as one of the leading destinations for golf tourism. <\/p>\n<p>During the calendar presentation, Turismo Costa del Sol Managing Director Antonio D\u00edaz highlighted the importance of the tour within the professional women\u2019s golf landscape. <q>\u201cFor Turismo Costa del Sol, it is a source of pride to be part of a project such as the Santander Golf Tour, which helps to foster women\u2019s golf talent and strengthen the visibility of this sport,\u201d <\/q>he said.<\/p>\n<h2>Santander Golf Tour 2026 calendar<br \/><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Santander Golf Tour 2026<\/strong> season will get underway on 27\u201328 March at Mediterr\u00e1neo Golf in Castell\u00f3n with the Birdie Challenge. Following this opening event, the tour will continue its journey across several courses in Spain before concluding from 12 to 14 November at Empord\u00e0 Golf in Girona. <\/p>\n<p>The final event will be co-sanctioned by the LET Access Series \u2014 the satellite circuit of the Ladies European Tour \u2014 reinforcing the tour\u2019s international profile and its importance in the competitive development of players.<\/p>\n<h2>A key platform for professional women\u2019s golf<br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Over its eleven editions, the <strong>Santander Golf Tour 2026<\/strong> and its previous seasons have visited more than thirty golf courses throughout Spain, helping to advance the sporting careers of numerous professional players. The circuit will also include standout events such as the Spanish Women\u2019s Professional Championship, to be held from 16 to 18 July at Club de Golf Castillo de Gorraiz in Navarra. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, the calendar will feature innovative formats such as doubles tournaments and the traditional Pro-Am Leyendas, offering competition opportunities and increased visibility for both emerging and established players.<\/p>\n<h2>Tourism impact of the Santander Golf Tour 2026 on the Costa del Sol<br \/><\/h2>\n<p>For Turismo Costa del Sol, supporting initiatives such as the <strong>Santander Golf Tour 2026<\/strong> helps strengthen the destination\u2019s positioning within the sports tourism segment. According to Antonio D\u00edaz, <q>\u201cGolf is one of the most important tourism segments for the Costa del Sol, and supporting this tour allows us to continue consolidating our status as the Costa del Golf and to attract thousands of enthusiasts every year.\u201d<\/q><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>The Costa del Sol, an international benchmark for golf tourism<br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Backing the <strong>Santander Golf Tour 2026<\/strong> is part of a broader strategy to further position the province of M\u00e1laga as one of Europe\u2019s leading destinations for playing golf. The Costa del Sol offers a unique range of courses and facilities that allow the sport to be enjoyed all year round, attracting both amateur and professional players from around the world. <\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31058 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rincon-de-la-victoria.-anoreta-golf-12088.webp\" alt=\"Golf course A\u00f1oreta \u2013 Costa del Sol, M\u00e1laga \u2013 Turismo Costa del Sol \u2013 Santander Golf Tour 2026\" width=\"900\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rincon-de-la-victoria.-anoreta-golf-12088.webp 900w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rincon-de-la-victoria.-anoreta-golf-12088-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rincon-de-la-victoria.-anoreta-golf-12088-768x575.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Courses such as A\u00f1oreta Golf reflect the diversity and quality of the destination\u2019s golf offering, combining technical design, natural surroundings and close proximity to the sea.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31056\" src=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/velez-malaga.-baviera-golf-14496.webp\" alt=\"Baviera Golf course \u2013 Costa del Sol, V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga \u2013 Turismo Costa del Sol \u2013 Santander Golf Tour 2026\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/velez-malaga.-baviera-golf-14496.webp 900w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/velez-malaga.-baviera-golf-14496-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/velez-malaga.-baviera-golf-14496-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/velez-malaga.-baviera-golf-14496-550x367.webp 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Baviera Golf is another example of the appeal of the Costa del Golf, featuring modern facilities and layouts that have hosted both professional and amateur competitions.<\/p>\n<p>The tour is backed by Banco Santander and Santander Private Banking as main sponsors, alongside Carmignac and Santander Seguros. Turismo Costa del Sol, Bodegas Homenaje, Mahou and PING take part as co-sponsors, while the Spanish Royal Golf Federation and regional federations complete the institutional support. <\/p>\n<p>To keep up with all the latest national and international golf news, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/en\/\">Andaluc\u00eda Golf.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Santander Golf Tour 2026 has unveiled its official calendar at an event held at the headquarters of the Spanish Royal Golf Federation, further consolidating its position as one of the main platforms for the development of professional women\u2019s golf in Spain. 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