Spanish and European Solheim Cup star Azahara Muñoz is preparing to play the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España which will take place from November 28 to December 1 at the magnificent Aloha Golf Club, in Malaga.

LET: Azahara Muñoz aims for her third title at the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España

Azahara Muñoz - © Tristan Jones / LET

Azahara, currently ranked 43rd in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings, is the only Spanish player in history to win the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino. The Malaysian-born golfer will look to lift the title for the third time, having won at Aloha Golf Club in 2016 and successfully defending her title in 2017, when she delighted the local bleachers with victory at Real Club de Golf Guadalmina, his home club.

Azahara commented: “I am very excited to play the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino again because it is a very special tournament for me for many reasons. Playing at home always motivates me because I know I will be surrounded by my friends and family and that is something that encourages me to do my best ”.

“In addition, it's a tournament where my performances have been very good. I have won the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino twice and it is an added motivation for me to try to win the title for the third time. This will be my last tournament of the season and I am very excited to end the season at home. "

Azahara was part of the European Solheim Cup winning team at Gleneagles, which they have won three times (2011, 2013 and 2019) and now aim to end the season on a high in Spain by winning for the third time the 'Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino, a feat never achieved by a golfer in the history of this special tournament.

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