{"id":34486,"date":"2026-07-13T11:34:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T11:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/?p=34486"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:28:06","slug":"andalucia-golf-challenge-playa-serena-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/en\/andalucia-golf-challenge-playa-serena-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge fills Playa Serena with 103 players"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\"Andaluc\u00edaThe Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge<\/strong> returned to Playa Serena for a new event of the SAN MIGUEL XVI CIRCUITO ANDALUC\u00cdA GOLF CHALLENGE COSTA DEL SOL DESTINO REP\u00daBLICA DOMINICANA BY GLOBALIA<\/strong>, played on Saturday 11 July 2026 on one of the most warmly welcomed courses on the calendar. It was a full house, with 103 players who enjoyed a superb day on a course in perfect condition and with excellent greens.<\/p>

Playa Serena, an always welcome return<\/h2>

\"Andaluc\u00edaReturning to Playa Serena is a pleasure for the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge: it is one of the most cooperative and welcoming courses on the entire circuit. The team led by its director, Javier Mart\u00edn Mendoza, made everything easy and thoroughly enjoyable, both in the organisation of the event and in the care of the participants.<\/p>

The shotgun start at 9:00 in the morning allowed the competition to run at a perfect pace. Players found a course presented in perfect condition, with excellent greens that drew plenty of praise throughout the day.<\/p>

Refreshments and a first-class cocktail reception<\/h2>

\"Andaluc\u00eda<\/p>

At the refreshment stand by the 10th tee, participants were treated to montaditos along with San Miguel beers and Sol\u00e1n de Cabras water, a welcome stop under the Almer\u00eda summer sun. The sponsors’ touches once again accompanied every stretch of the course at this Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge event.<\/p>

\"Andaluc\u00eda<\/p>

The cocktail reception was, once again, one of the best you can enjoy at the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge, courtesy of Almer\u00eda’s first Michelin Star chef, Jos\u00e9 \u00c1lvarez, and the dedication of Liberio Florescu, in charge at the Club. The culinary offering was the perfect finishing touch to a flawless morning of golf.\"Andaluc\u00eda<\/p>

Prize-giving and a minute of silence<\/h2>

The presentation of the prize-giving featured the participation of the Club’s president, Miguel Garc\u00eda Soriano. Before the winners were announced, a minute of silence was observed for the victims of the terrible fire that struck the Los Gallardos area the previous day.<\/p>

\"Andaluc\u00edaAfter the prize-giving and the winners’ group photo, a gift raffle was held that brought to a close an Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge day that was as competitive as it was heartfelt.<\/p>

\"Andaluc\u00eda<\/p>

Winners of the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge at Playa Serena<\/h2>

The scratch winner of the event was Juan Enrique Mart\u00ednez Huot, with 35 scratch points. These were the podium standings by category:<\/p>

First Category<\/strong><\/p>

  1. Juan Antonio Luque Jim\u00e9nez \u2014 40 points<\/li>
  2. Francisco Guti\u00e9rrez Medina \u2014 38 points<\/li>
  3. Manuel Guti\u00e9rrez S\u00e1nchez \u2014 38 points<\/li><\/ol>

    Second Category<\/strong><\/p>

    1. Pedro Francisco S\u00e1nchez Mart\u00ednez \u2014 42 points<\/li>
    2. Javier L\u00f3pez G\u00f3mez \u2014 39 points<\/li>
    3. Ainoha Manzano Lucas \u2014 39 points<\/li><\/ol>

      Closest to the pin prizes<\/h3>