Top Spanish Women Pros Compete at La Hacienda for Coveted Title
Spain’s La Hacienda Links Golf Resort is set to further cement its place amongst Europe’s elite golfing destinations as it prepares to host the prestigious finale of the 2025 Santander Golf Tour later this year.
The resort’s acclaimed Heathland course will be the battleground where the country’s top female golfers vie for glory in the Santander Spanish Women’s Professional Championship from November 19-21.
This championship isn’t just another event on the calendar; it’s the culmination of the tour, set to crown its tenth ever champion.
With a hefty €60,000 prize fund on the line – €18,000 of which will go directly to the winner – it stands as one of the most lucrative and significant tournaments in Spanish women’s professional golf.
A True Test on the Heathland
Competitors will encounter a formidable test on the Heathland course, meticulously crafted by the renowned designer Dave Thomas.
Known for its par-72 layout, this track demands strategic play and precision. Golfers will need to navigate Thomas’s technically demanding design style, contend with undulating terrain, and, very likely, a stiff sea breeze whipping in from the coast.
The reward for conquering these elements?
Breathtaking panoramic views out to the Mediterranean Sea, stretching as far as Africa’s north coast on a clear day.
The Heathland course itself has seen significant enhancements. Ahead of the 2024 season, it underwent a major transformation that included altering the par of two holes, levelling two fairways, and extensive landscaping work throughout.
This project, which followed a similar acclaimed refurbishment of the resort’s popular Links course, has been met with widespread praise since the layout’s reopening, ensuring it’s in prime condition for the championship.
Javier Jimenez Casquet, Director General at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, expressed his enthusiasm:
“We are proud to host the Santander Spanish Women’s Professional Championship, a tournament which represents the best of Spanish golf and fits perfectly with the values of our resort. The Heathland course is in magnificent condition and will be a true challenge for the participants.”
More Than Just a Tournament: La Hacienda’s Stellar Rise
The selection of La Hacienda for this championship finale is a testament to the resort’s remarkable transformation and investment in recent years.
Formerly Alcaidesa Golf, the rebranded La Hacienda Links Golf Resort has rapidly ascended the ranks of European golf, largely thanks to significant upgrades both on and off its two 18-hole courses.
This ambitious project has seen the addition of world-class facilities, including a new luxurious clubhouse and diverse dining options, a new halfway house, an exclusive beach club, and the jewel in the crown – the five-star Fairmont La Hacienda hotel.
These developments, rolling out between 2022 and 2025, have been pivotal in establishing La Hacienda as a true jewel of the industry and a premier international golf destination.
Hosting the Santander Spanish Women’s Professional Championship is another key milestone in this impressive journey.
Located in the beautiful Cádiz municipality of San Roque in southern Spain, near the renowned golfing hub of Sotogrande, La Hacienda offers an enviable setting.
The combination of two championship courses – the recently renovated Links course by Kurtis Bowman and the formidable Heathland – alongside top-tier amenities, makes it a compelling destination.
For golf enthusiasts looking for a blend of challenging play, stunning scenery, and luxury, La Hacienda Links Golf Resort is clearly making a statement. The upcoming championship will undoubtedly showcase all it has to offer.
To learn more about the resort, visit: lahaciendagolf.com/en
