Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa - Credit: DR

Promoted by the Royal Spanish Golf Federation and organized by Deporte and Business, the main sponsors are Tourism Andalucía, the Costa del Sol and the municipalities of the Costa del Sol Occidental.

The Costa del Sol, which will host the Spanish Open for the second time, is an ideal destination for families.

Nestled in the heart of Marbella's golf valley, the Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, which will host the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open of Spain, is surrounded by stunning panoramic views of the Sierra Blanca hills and the Mediterranean Sea. . With its 27 holes on three superb 9-hole homologated courses, allowing different combinations of games on 18 holes, which can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Close to the Puerto Banús marina and the picturesque setting of Marbella old town. Located just 45 minutes from Malaga International Airport (AGP), the resort has convenient direct access from the motorway that connects the main cities of southern Spain.

With over 70 golf courses, the Costa del Sol, also known as the Costa del Golf, is Europe's premier destination for golf enthusiasts. There are very few places that combine as many attractions in the same place as the province of Málaga: exceptional golf facilities, a wide range of activities and an excellent climate that allows you to play golf all year round.

According to Elías Bendodo, president of the Costa del Sol tourism board: “Large tournaments like this are very important to help golf develop and to promote tourism on the Costa del Golf thanks to the media impact. "

The Costa del Sol is hosting the Spanish Women's Open for the fifth time and women have played a leading role in the development of sport in the region. Local player Azahara Muñoz became the first Spanish player to win the national title at Aloha Golf Club in 2016 and then successfully defended in 2017 at her club, Real Club de Golf Guadalmina. Dame Laura Davies won the Flamingos Golf Club in 2010 and fellow Englishwoman Mel Reid triumphed at La Quinta Golf & Country Club in 2011.

LET President Mark Lichtenhein said:  “The Andalucía Costa del Sol Open in Spain, one of the most important tournaments and a major destination for golf tourism, plays an important role in the development of golf in Europe. "

The Andalucía Costa del Sol Open of Spain will be the final tournament of 2018, where the winners of the Order of Merit, the Players of the Year and the Rookies of the Year will also be crowned. The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open in Abu Dhabi and the previous season-end tournament Dubai Ladies Classic will take place in early 2019 with further details to be announced shortly.

The recent Ricoh Women's British Open champion and world number 10, Georgia Hall of England, who won both Player of the Year and LET Order of Merit and 2017 Player of the Year, is at the top of the Order of Merit 2018 and the Swede Julia Engström is at the top of the Rookies of the Year ranking ahead of the Lacoste Ladies Open de France which will take place this week at Pian Medoc.