Spanish DP World Tour professionals Ángel Hidalgo and Jorge Campillo shared first-hand knowledge with a group of students from La Cañada Golf School, one of the leading Andalusian hotbeds of Spanish golf. The clinic was held within the framework of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters on the superb practice facilities of Real Club Valderrama. As promoter of this initiative, the Diputación de Cádiz was represented by its President, as well as Mayor of San Roque, Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix.
Both Ángel, second-round leader of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters, and two-time DP World Tour winner Jorge Campillo marvelled at the skill and talent of their young pupils.
Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix, joined by Ángel Gabino, Councillor for Sports, Ana Ruiz, Councillor for Tourism, and María Collado, Councillor for Events, took the opportunity to encourage the students of La Cañada to keep up the game, while he praised the efforts of the municipal school in bringing golf to the children and youngsters of the area and forging the character and competitive spirit of players who might eventually perform alongside their current idols.
He also reminded them of the feat achieved at this same course 25 years ago, when the European Ryder Cup team led by Seve Ballesteros won the first edition ever played on Spanish soil. He added that Real Club Valderrama has established its status as one of the great international golf courses while showcasing the image of San Roque and its area to the world.
“Events such as the Estrella Damm NA Andalucía Masters highlight the quality of the sports facilities in our region, as well as its capacity to host top-tier events offering the best services and attention to our visitors,” he emphasized.
He also pointed out that promoting Cádiz as a prime destination for golf tourism is one of the objectives of the Diputación’s Tourism Board, and that, through the cooperation of public and private entities, the region has become an international reference point for golf.
In conclusion, he thanked the organisers, the DP World Tour and the Real Club Valderrama for their longstanding commitment to the region and wished best of luck to all the participants while encouraging them to visit the area.
Todos aquellos que quieran disfrutar del torneo tienen la posibilidad de adquirir entradas en edamgolf.es, con tarifas preferentes para federados y acceso gratuito para menores de 13 años. También es posible comprar dichas entradas en las taquillas del campo, con pago exclusivo con tarjeta de crédito o débito.
El Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters, torneo del DP World Tour valedero para la Race to Dubai que se celebra gracias a la imprescindible colaboración del Real Club Valderrama, está patrocinado por Estrella Damm y la Consejería de Turismo, Cultura y Deporte de la Junta de Andalucía, además de estar cofinanciado con fondos europeos y haber sido declarado acontecimiento de excepcional interés público por el Gobierno de España.
