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Valderrama Competition Reports
Volvo Masters (1988 to 1996), the Ryder Cup (1997), the World Golf Championships (1999 - 2000), Volvo Masters (2002 to 2008), the Andalucía Masters (2010 and 2011), Open de España (2016), Andalucia Valderrama Masters (2017 and 2018), Estrella Daam N.A. Andalucia Masters 2019 to 2022) and LIV Andalucia 2023.
LIV GOLF VALDERRAMA TOURNAMENT RENAMED LIV GOLF ANDALUCIA
On the eve of the LIV Golf tournament in Valderrama, LIV Golf and the Consejería de Turismo, Cultura y Deporte de la Junta de Andalucía announced a multi-year agreement through which the event will bear the name "LIV Golf Andalucía". "Andalucía" will become the "Official Destination Partner" of LIV Golf Andalucía. More>
Estrella Daam N.A. Andalucia Masters 2022
Reports from the Andalucia Masters 2022. Latest first so for the full sequential story read from bottom to top.
Adrián Otaegui retains his lead in final day of the Andalucía Masters.
Adrián Otaegui retains his lead in final day of the Andalucía Masters.
Adrián Otaegui (-16) was the star of the third day of the Andalucía Masters - Day Three Report
Adrián Otaegui (-16) was the star of the third day of the Andalucía Masters. The player from San Sebastian signed a card of 64 strokes (-7), which overall after three days is 16 under par. This is a six shot lead over Angel Hidalgo and the Swedish Joakim Lagergren on ten under par. More about Andalucia Masters 2022 - Day Three
Adrián Otaegui (-16) was the star of the third day of the Andalucía Masters - Day Three Report
Adrián Otaegui (-16) was the star of the third day of the Andalucía Masters. The player from San Sebastian signed a card of 64 strokes (-7), which overall after three days is 16 under par. This is a six shot lead over Angel Hidalgo and the Swedish Joakim Lagergren on ten under par. More about Andalucia Masters 2022 - Day Three
Angel Hidalgo 24 years scored a tournament record eight under par with 63 strokes - Day Two Report
Angel Hidalgo 24 years who lay in 21st place overnight on the first day with one under par, was one of the early starters (08.40 hrs), scored a tournament record eight under par with 63 strokes. (62 is the Valderrama course record.) This put him in the lead with nine under par at the tournament half-way point. Starting on the 10th he made a birdie on the 11th then a hat trick on the 16th, 17th and 18th. It was still mid-morning. Angel was growing in quiet confidence as the spectators were starting to realise what was happening. A small following grew on his second nine where he delighted them with four more birdies on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th. "It was the first time I played with that number of persons following me." More about Andalucia Masters 2022 - Day Two
Andalucia Masters underway at Valderrama - Day One report
The perfect calm conditions ensured that by noon leader David Horsey, English golfer who has already won four tour events between 2010 and 2015 was leading with four under par by noon. However a double bogey on the seventh knocked him back but steady play and three more birdies meant he finished the first day at five under par along with four other golfers. More about Andalucia Masters 2022 - Day One
Estrella Daam N.A. Andalucia Masters 2021
FITZPATRICK WINS ESTRELLA DAMM ANDALUCÍA MASTERS 2021
The Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick wins the Estrella Damm Andalucía Masters. Fitzpatrick ousted his compatriot Laurie Canter on the final day and successfully lifted the prized title of champion. Larrazábal finished as the best Spaniard (20th), but the joy for the local spectators was to see Álvaro Quirós who finished 46th in play. More >
Estrella Daam N.A. Andalucia Masters 2020
Reports from the Andalucia Masters 2020. Latest first so for the full sequential story read from bottom to top.
Cool Catlin conquers Kaymer for maiden win in Spain
John Catlin claimed his maiden European Tour title at the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters after overcoming two-time Major Champion Martin Kaymer in a thrilling battle for a one-stroke victory at the famous Real Club Valderrama. More >
Catlin moves clear at Valderrama
John Catlin will go in search of his first European Tour win as he takes a two stroke lead into the final round of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters. More >
Jorge Campillo co-leader after the first round
Real Club Valderrama maintained its reputation as one of the toughest stops on the European Tour as just five players broke par during the first round of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters. More >
Valderrama bares its teeth as the European Tour returns to Spain
Real Club Valderrama maintained its reputation as one of the toughest stops on the European Tour as just five players broke par during the first round of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters. More >
Kaymer finds renewed confidence ahead of Valderrama test
A rejuvenated Martin Kaymer cannot wait to take on the test of Real Club Valderrama at this week’s Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters. The former World Number One has made no secret of his love for The 1997 Ryder Cup venue. More >
Andalucía and golf, a match made in heaven
The Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters, a European Tour event that will take place from September 3-6 at the Real Club Valderrama, serves as the perfect example of the close and long-standing relationship that Andalusia and golf have had for decades. More >
Westwood, Bjørn and Kaymer add firepower to the Andalucía Masters
Ryder Cup heroes Thomas Bjørn and Lee Westwood will return to the scene of their debuts in the biennial contest when they tee it up in the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters from September 3 – 6. More >
Estrella Daam N.A. Andalucia Masters 2019
Reports from the Estrella Daam N.A. Andalucia Masters 2019. Latest first so for the full sequential story read from bottom to top.
Bezuidenhout seals stunning Valderrama victory
Christiaan Bezuidenhout won his first European Tour title in emphatic style with a six shot victory at the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation. More >
Bezuidenhout continues to master Valderrama
Christiaan Bezuidenhout will take a five shot lead over local hero Jon Rahm into the final round of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation as he looks for his first European Tour victory. More >
Bezuidenhout takes control at Valderrama
Christiaan Bezuidenhout mastered the tougher conditions during round two to take a commanding four shot lead into the weekend at the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation. More >
Garcia and Rahm vying for victory at Valderrama
Sergio Garcia is aiming to continue his remarkable love affair with Real Club Valderrama as his Foundation once again hosts the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters. More >
The First Professional at Valderrama
He was 70 years old and could still burn rubber like there was no tomorrow. It was Sir Henry Cotton’s signature move when he was trying to impress friends and strangers alike in his day, as the first professional at Real Club Valderrama, venue of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters hosted by the Sergio García Foundation, which still was named ‘Las Aves’ at the time. More >
Sergio García and the Real Club Valderrama, a partnership forged in success
The host of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters has in his sights his fourth title at the Real Club Valderrama. More >
Andalucia Valderrama Masters 2018
Andalucia Valderrama Masters 2018. Latest first so for the full sequential story read from bottom to top.
GARCIA SECURES VALDERRAMA HAT TRICK
Sergio Garcia successfully wrapped up his third Andalucía Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation title with a four-shot victory, after weather delays took the tournament into a fifth day. More>
GARCIA STAYS IN CONTROL HEADING INTO MONDAY AT VALDERRAMA
Sergio Garcia remains on course for a third title at the Andalucia Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation, but will now have to wait until Monday to complete his third and final round after play was suspended due to thunderstorms and heavy rain. More>
SERGIO SURGES AHEAD IN VALDERRAMA ON DAY 3
Defending champion Sergio Garcia opened up a four-shot lead to take command going into the final round of the weather-shortened Andalucía Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation. More>
Warren on the move in Valderrama on Day 2
Scotland's Marc Warren edged closer to the lead before the fourth weather delay of the week brought the second round of the Andalucía Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation to a halt. More>
Chesters storms ahead in Valderrama
Ashley Chesters finished his opening round with a flourish to open up a one-stroke lead on the weather-disrupted opening day of the Andalucía Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation. More>
GARCIA READY FOR ANOTHER SPECIAL WEEK IN VALDERRAMA
Defending champion Sergio Garcia is looking ahead to another special week in a place that he loves, as he returns to Real Club Valderrama just three weeks after becoming Europe's all-time Ryder Cup points scorer. More>
Home players hone their skills ahead of Valderrama
Seventeen Spanish players will tee it up at the Andalucía Valderrama Masters - Sergio García will lead the Spanish contingent next Thursday as the Andalucía Valderrama Masters gets underway with the support of the Council of Tourism and Sport of the Junta de Andalucía. More>
HARRINGTON JOINS FIELD FOR VALDERRAMA
Three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington has become the latest addition to the field at the Andalucia Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation, as the Irishman targets a place in the final Rolex Series events of the 2018 Race to Dubai. More>
Ryder Cup points leader set to defend Valderrama title
Sergio García will defend his Andalucía Valderrama Masters title from October 18-21 in the wake of becoming all-time Ryder Cup points leader at the Golf National. This feat is the result of nearly two decades of steady success in an event focused on team action rather than individual performance. More>
ANDALUSIA, A GOLFING LAND
Once again this year, the Andalucía Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio García Foundation, scheduled for October 18-21 at Real Club Valderrama, will become the key promotional initiative of the Junta de Andalucía for professional golf, as it showcases the region's sports and tourism potential. More>
Andalucia Valderrama Masters
The Andalucia Valderrama Masters-Sergio García Foundation, is supported in its forthcoming fourth edition with new sponsors, greater institutional support and improvements to the course itself. More>
DREAMING OF VALDERRAMA
Three Spanish European Tour winners in 2018 - Adrián Otaegui, Pedro Oriol and Scott Fernández - look forward to the last regular event of the season. More>
The tightest victories at Valderrama
The venue of the Andalucía Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio García Foundation, to be held from October 18-21 under the sponsorship of the Council of Tourism and Sport of the Junta de Andalucía is one of the most exciting layouts in continental Europe. Tight fairways, small firm greens and relentless wind present a stiff challenge up to the last shot. More>
The 17th at Valderrama - a hole steeped in history
The natural amphitheatre of Real Club Valderrama's 17th green will return to the limelight from October 18-21 at the Andalucía Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio García Foundation, under the sponsorship of the Council of Tourism and Sport of the Junta de Andalucía. More>
Andalucia Valderrama Masters 2017
Andalucia Valderrama Masters 2017. Latest first so for the full sequential story read from bottom to top.
Spanish Open at Valdererama 2016
Spanish Open at Valdererama 2016. Latest first so for the full sequential story read from bottom to top.
Andrew Johnston wins Spanish Open 2016 at Valdererama
Last year Andrew Johnston finished 113rd in his first Open de España appearance, at El Prat. Twelve months later, he proudly held the same tournament's imposing trophy aloft after overcoming the trials and wiles of Valderrama - and a top European Tour field. It was the 27-year-old Englishman's first victory on the main Tour (he had two wins on the Challenge Tour and topped that circuit's order of merit in 2014) in his 63rd start, and his triumph was sealed with a solid closing one-under 70 for a one-over total over four hugely demanding days at the renowned Sotogrande course.
Second-placed Dutchman Joost Luiten had a chance to force a play-off on the final hole but hit his approach into a greenside bunker and could only scramble a par to finish one behind the champion, who is affectionately referred to as "Beef". Tournament host Sergio García moved through the field with a best-of-the day 67 to finish third another stroke back, while 2008 Volvo Masters winner (also at Valderrama) Søren Kjeldsen was joint fourth with defending champion James Morrison. They were followed home by overnight leader Mike Lorenzo-Vera, Martin Kaymer and Alex Noren, with Craig Lee filling out the top-10.
Valderrama reinforces its credentials in third round of Spanish Open
Valderrama continues to reinforce its credentials as a brutally unforgiving test for Europe's finest. Only two players broke par in the third round - Alex Noren (three-under 68) and Joost Luiten (70) - while the new leader, France's Mike Lorenzo-Vera, is one-over after 54 holes. If the winning score on Sunday remains over-par, it will be the first time this has occurred on the European Tour since Justin Rose was victorious in the 2013 US Open. "I'm very excited," said Lorenzo-Vera, who is seeking his first European Tour title. "I'm going to have a big nap tonight because it takes so much energy to stay patient here." Lorenzo-Vera leads the way More>
Wind-swept second round of the 2016 Open de España
It's not often a top international tour pro will come off a course after a battling over-par round well-satisfied with their day's effort. But this is Valderrama, one of the toughest courses in the world, and only two players managed to card under par (both 70s) in the wind-swept second round of the 2016 Open de España. Another four with even-par 71s included tournament host Sergio García (who said he had never seen the course provide such a challenge) and Pablo Larrazábal, the halfway leader on three-under - two better than second-placed Andrew Johnston and a further one stroke ahead of first round leader Alexander Levy, defending champion James Morrison and Alejandro Cañizares. Pablo plans on track at Valderrama More>
Levy leads after first day in the Spanish Open at Valderrama
Valderrama rarely gives players much respite, and the first day of the 2016 Open de España predictably proved to be a formidable challenge for the European Tour field. Frenchman Alexander Levy was one of the few able to "defeat" Europe's number one course, carding a five-under 66 to end the day one ahead of defending champion James Morrison, Alejandro Cañizares, Andrew Johnston and Stuart Manley. Levy leads the way at Valderrama More>
Nerw from Valderrama 2013
Valderrama launches major renovation plan to upgrade the golf course and practice areas
Club de Golf Valderrama, the venue for the 1997 Ryder Cup, two World Golf Championships and 16 editions of the Volvo Masters, is currently undertaking major investments. Valderrama has been consistently ranked among the best courses in the World since 1988. The fairways and greens have always received unanimous appraisal from players and experts. However, the Board of Directors has approved a major investment plan to upgrade the golf course and improve its position among the best manicured courses in the World.
Valderrama Masters 2011
SERGIO GARCIA Winner of the Andalucía Masters
"I'm out of words. Miguel, he fought so hard. and he had some good chances coming in. 17 for eagle and 18, for birdie. We hung in there tough. I wasn't feeling as good as in the last 13 days, but we hung in and managed to pull through. It's very, very special to win in Valderrama. I've had so much history here, and unfortunately it wasn't as good as this until now.
Valderrama Masters 2010
McDowell not winded at the Valderrama Masters In Andalucia
- The Northern Irishman, Graeme McDowell took the trophy with a winning round of 74 strokes, 3 under par.
- Soren Kjeldsen, Gareth Maybin, Damien McGrane all came in second (-1)
4th November 2010 - The final day at this year's Valderrama Masters in Andalucia saw a tough day had by all, struggling mainly due to the wind. The Valderrama Golf course is one of the great courses on the European Tour and is an essential part of the European Tour. Since its construction in 1974 the course in southern Spain has hosted European greats such as Colin Montgomerie, Nick Faldo, Berhard Langer and Padraig Harrigton who also won at the course this is when the competition was called the Volvo masters.
In 2010 this was changed to the Valderrama Masters and the trophy was taken by Graeme McDowell with a score of three under par in a low scoring competitive field.
In a year where the Northern Irishman won both the US open and was part of the winning team at the Ryder cup, he also added the competition in Andalucia to his list of titles for the year.
After his victory McDowell expressed that "[To] win at Valderrama is very special to me, I always want to win in the best courses in the world". This reflects not only his excitement in winning the event but also how a win at The Valderrama Masters goes hand in hand with a Major win.
With this win, the US Open champion climbs into the top 10 players in the world and pushes fellow European competitor, Kaymer out. After an all Irish battle at the top on the final day, once again the 17th hole became decisive, last years' winner Soren Kjeldson sneaked in to gain joint second alongside the 2 remaining Irishmen.
Unfortunately the Spanish competitors failed to reach contention for the title with Miguel Angel Jimenez the highest ranked in 7th place. But players had only good things to say about the competition and Jimenez summed up the day for the Spaniards by saying "It's a shame that we have not had a Spanish winner but we tried and that will continue."
Volvo Masters 2008
SOREN KJELSEN WINS THE 21ST AND FINAL VOLVO MASTERS
Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark won the twenty first and final Volvo Masters at eight under par. Runners up were Anthony Wall of England and Martin Kaymer of Germany both with six under par. Soren skilfully managed to maintain the lead he set in the first round. The exceptionally heavy rain weather had been a big issue in this event causing huge disruption to the middle rounds, however the fourth round and final enjoyed Andalucian sunshine.
Soren explained the “birdies on the 11th and 12 were decisive because they calmed me down”. Soren also admitted that he had been on the lucky side of the draw as far as the worst of the weather was concerned.
Volvo Masters 2007
Justin Rose of England wins the 2007 Volvo Masters and the European Tour Order of Merit.
The man with a clear four shot overnight lead allowed it to be slowly eroded away to finish one under par along with Simon Dyson (England) and Soren Kjeldson (Denmark), an outsider who surprised everybody by scoring four birdies on the way out. The three leaders are had to endure a two hole play off. This is the fifth year in succession that a play off has been necessary to decide the winner at Valderrama, this time it was three not two players. All three scored a par on the 18th and Rose was the only one to birdie the 10th, securing his victory.
MEL PYATT, THE “FATHER” OF THE VOLVO MASTERS
The Volvo Masters, the Grand Finale of the European Tour season, will celebrate its twentieth anniversary from 1st to 4th November at Club de Golf Valderrama, in San Roque (Cádiz). Many have witnessed and have lived the event from its very first staging in 1988, but not many people know the story of how the tournament was born. Its “father” is the English golf professional Mel Pyatt, now President and Chief Executive Officer for Volvo Event Management, who, incidentally, will be retiring at the end of the year.more >
Volvo Masters 2006
Jeev Singh, wins the 2006 Volvo Masters.
The overnight leader finished two under par on the final day of the four day tornament. The softly spoken Jeev Singh's only previous serious title was The Volvo China Open earlier this year. He was ranked 44th in the European Tour Order of Merit, this win of 666 thousand Euro moved him up into 16th position. Singh, the first Indian golfer to qualify for The European Tour by winning his card in 1997 is the son of a former Olympic sprinter. The best advise from his father was, "you've got to stay in the present and you've got to breath well." Sing represented India in 1996 Alfred Dunhill Cup, beating Andrew Coltart as India pulled off a shock win over Scotland Asked if he is a good front runner after day three he said, "Not too bad, I would prefer coming from the back, we will see what happens tomorrow.
Volvo Masters 2005
McGinley wins the 2005 Volvo Masters.
Colin Montgomerie and Sergio Garcia, the joint overnight leaders started the day at 10 under par. Sergio continued last nights roll by putting a birdie on the first hole and taking the lead, but he lost this advantage with a bogey on the 2nd and the 5th. Montgomerie bogeyed the 3rd and birdied the 5th.
Volvo Masters Andalucia 2004
Ian Poulter wins the Volvo Masters Andalucia 2004.
Ian Poulter wins the Volvo Masters Andalucia 2004 against Sergion Garcia of Spain in a Playoff. Perfect weather conditions marked most of the final day of the Volvo Masters Andalucia. The beautiful blue sky in the morning has encouraged a good turnout of visitors from the Costa del Sol. There was plenty to keep the spectators on their toes. For the second year running they saw the local hero in a play off to try to be the first Spaniard to win the Volvo Masters Andalucia.
Volvo Masters Andalucia 2003
Fredrik Jacobson -Volvo Masters Andalucia 2003 champion.
Fredrik Jacobson was the Volvo Masters Andalucia 2003 champion and the first Swede to win three official events in the same season. The final day was a two horse race between Jacobson the Swede and local hero Carlos Rodiles from Malaga. Jacobson said afterwards, "A good battle with Carlos (Rodiles) this week, it has been quite unbelievable the way this story has been going a times, up and down. The Volvo Masters Andalucia 2003 was a remarkable four day event not just for the golf, but for the changeable November weather at Valderrama, Sotogrande."
WGC-AMERICAN EXPRESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2000
The WGC-American Express Championship 2000 was contested from 9–12 November 2000 at Real Club Valderrama, Sotogrande, It was the second WGC-American Express Championship tournament, and the third of four World Golf Championships events that year. Mike Weir won the tournament after he birdied five of his first 11 holes on Sunday. More>
WGC-AMERICAN EXPRESS CHAMPIONSHIP 1999
The 1999 WGC-American Express Championship was a golf tournament that was contested from 4–7 November 1999 at Real Club Valderrama, Sotogrande. It was the first World golf Championship - American Express Championship tournament, and the third and final event in the inaugural year of the World Golf Championships. World number 1, Tiger Woods won the tournament after defeating Miguel Ángel Jiménez in the first extra hole of a playoff. More>
RYDER CUP AT VALDERRAMA 1997
The 28th of September 1997 was a milestone in Valderrama history as Seve Ballesteros led Europe to a 14½ - 13½ victory in his home country when golf's greatest team event was staged in Continental Europe for the first time. That week, the southern Spanish venue hit the headlines worldwide by hosting the world's third biggest sports event after the Olympics and the World Cup. More>