Los Naranjos Golf Club is preparing to host from November 25 to 28 one of the most prestigious events in the history of the club: the Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de España - the highlight of the season and the Race to Costa del Sol on the Ladies European Tour (LET).

Los Naranjos Golf Club hosts the final of the Race to Costa Del Sol from November 25 to 28, 2021

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The Spanish site, one of the most exclusive clubs in Marbella, will have the honor of hosting a large-scale event from November 25 to 28, on the occasion of the Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open De España, the last tournament of the season awarding the title of best European player of the season.

Atthaya Thitikul, current Race to Costa del Sol leader, and Spanish stars Carlota Ciganda, Fátima Fernández Cano, Luna Sobrón and Beatriz Recari have already confirmed their presence in the field which will compete for a prize of € 600.

“I have been fortunate enough to be the Spanish champion in all categories and winning the title this week in Spain would be a wonderful moment in my career,” said Carlota Ciganda, who has played the last five Solheim Cups and won. four tournaments on the Ladies European Tour.

“I have great memories of the tournaments I played on the Costa del Sol and Andalusia, and I managed to finish second in 2017 when the Open was held in Guadalmina, so I can't wait to face my Spanish compatriots and the rest of the field at Los Naranjos Golf Club.

Located in the heart of Nueva Andalucia in Marbella, Los Naranjos Golf Club, was designed by famous American architect Robert Trent Jones Snr and opened in 1977.

This 72m par-6,532 has hosted many professional and amateur tournaments throughout its illustrious history, including the 1988 Marbella Ladies Open and the 1989 Spanish PGA Championship, won by Jose Rivero after beating the legend Spanish Severiano Ballesteros in a play-off. Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España players will find a course in better condition than ever after a series of significant improvements over the past few years.

Among the changes made under the expert eye of Los Naranjos chief greenkeeper Borja Díaz, the tees, fairways, greens and bunkers have all been improved. In addition, the club has also carried out works to improve drainage allowing members and guests to enjoy the course in optimal conditions all year round.

Julián Romaguera, General Manager of Los Naranjos Golf Club, said: “It is a great privilege for Los Naranjos to have been chosen to host the Grand Final of the Race to Costa del Sol. The improvements we have made, the great viewing points that are available to spectators will hopefully make this tournament a memorable one and be a fantastic way to highlight all that we have to offer to an international audience. "

The Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España marks the start of an exciting period for the region of Andalusia, the region hosting the Solheim Cup 2023, which will take place at the Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa.

With the Solheim Cup on the horizon, institutional and commercial partners have decided to support the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España. This year the tournament has the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Regeneration, Justice and Local Administration of the Junta de Andalucía, Tourism and Planning Costa del Sol and Acosol - Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Occidental , entities which understand the value of golf as a tourist attraction and which are aware of the importance of promoting women's sport as a means of structuring society. Reale Seguros has also aligned with these ideals, recently incorporated as a collaborating partner of the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España.

You can follow the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España on:

  • openfemenino.com
  • Twitter: @Openfemenino and @letgolf
  • Instagram: @spanishopen and @LETgolf
  • Facebook: @openfemenino and @LadiesEuropeanTour

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