News: Spanish top players to contest Junior Masters

La Cala Resort, Mijas, Malaga, in conjunction with the Andalusian Golf Federation, is welcoming some of Spain’s top players for the 8th staging of the inter-regional Junior Masters on January 3rd and 4th.

Andalucia, Champions in 2011

The regional golf federations in Spain will compete for the prestigious title.

Past editions of this prestigious tournament included European Tour winners like Pablo M. Benavides & Alvaro Quirós as well as 2012 Solheim Cup European Winning Team player, Azahara Muñoz

The most successful federations have been Andalucía with four titles and Galicia three titles.

The high level of the players competing in the competition reflects the high regard in which La Cala Resort is held in Spanish amateur golf circles. Its aim is to continue promoting competition at the highest level among promising young Spanish players with the goal of improving overall standards and cementing Spain’s position in junior golf at a European level.

The format is strokeplay with the best three results from the four team members counting on both days. The teams are comprised of two boys and two girls.

This year’s event takes place on Campo America, one of the Resort´s three 18 hole golf courses

Published: 02/01/12