SAN MIGUEL XVI CIRCUITO ANDALUCIA GOLF CHALLENGE COSTA DEL SOL DESTINO REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA BY GLOBALΊΑ

Tour: Andalucia Golf Challenge

Rounds: 1

The Andalucia Golf Challenge is a prestigious open amateur golf circuit organized by Andalucia Golf/España Golf magazine, operating across multiple editions annually with approximately 25-30 qualifying tournaments. The circuit covers Andalucian provinces and central Spain, with the majority of events held on the Costa del Sol at top-tier courses including Royal Valderrama, Finca Cortesín, Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, and La Reserva. All tournaments follow individual stableford format with two distinct handicap categories, typically with a handicap limit of 26.4 for men and 30 for women in the second category. Scratch winners and category leaders from each tournament qualify directly for the circuit's grand final, while additional finalists are determined via the Benahavís Ranking system based on cumulative points across events. The circuit's most distinctive feature is its substantial grand prize: five all-inclusive week-long golf trips to premium Caribbean destinations including the Dominican Republic or Mexico, featuring accommodation at five-star resorts and rounds at multiple championship courses. Winners receive flights, transfers, five-star hotel accommodations, and multiple rounds of golf. Additional tournament prizes include golf equipment, wine, and accessory packages donated by sponsors. The event attracts hundreds of Spanish and international amateur golfers, with many tournaments selling out in advance due to the combination of quality venues, competitive purses, and attractive final destination prizes. Professional organization characterizes the circuit, with official media coverage by Cadena SER radio and Andalucia Golf magazine, substantial corporate sponsorship from companies including San Miguel, Air Europa, and Globalia, and consistent standards across all venues.