Pablo Larrazábal has done it again…Seventh victory in the Dp World Tour!

This time it was at Infinitum Golf, in Tarragona, the ISPS Handa Championship. A tournament that was affected by the weather and had to be suspended on several occasions due to heavy rains.

But this did not bother our member on his personal mission of winning and all the scorecards presented in this tournament were under par. But what really gave him the victory was a spectacular final round of 62 strokes. With 5 birdies in a row in the second round, Pablo signed a -8 for a total of -15, just one shot behind Adrián Otaegui.

The members of Real Club de Golf El Prat commented on how happy he is to win at home, with his family and friends supporting him and, above all, because of the years before were he was not confortable with his game. Two wins so far this year is a good dosis of confidence. We are happy and proud of this seventh victory, without a doubt, a great feat for Pablo and for the Spanish golf.

We wish you many more victories!

You can sign up for the Barcelona Mid-Am and Senior Championship 2022 that will take place at Real Club de Golf El Prat from the 7th to the 8th of May.

 

Course: Pink

Play: 36 holes Medal Play Scratch Individual

Days :7th-8th May 2022

Players: The total numbers of players is 132. These players should be over 25 years old at the year of the tournament and no more than 18,4 of handicap.

Registration:  From April 20th to May 4th at 23.59h.

Price: Members: 30€

Spanish Club member: 100€

Independent players: 120€

Practice round: Friday, 6th May  (40€)

Prize:

• Trophy for the Mid-Amateur & Senior Scratch Champion
• Trophy for the Mid-Am and Senior runner-up
• Trophy Mid-Am and Senior Handicap Champion

REGISTRATION HERE 

TOURNAMENT RULES

• Hidalgo beat Barcelona’s Pep Anglès on the second extra hole, who forced the tiebreaker after the birdie on 18 at the Open de Barcelona. Pablo Larrazábal’s great comeback, who was on the verge of being part of the play-off to dispute the title.

Live results: https://open.imaster.golf/es/prat/torneos/livescoring/CB0522054

The Andalusian player Ángel Hidalgo continues to bring joy to Spanish golf after winning the PGA Open de Barcelona by Pablo Larrazábal on the second play-off hole against the local player Pep Anglès, who forced the playoff with a birdie on the 18th hole. Extraordinary round of 66 shots of Ángel, who made two bogeys on 6th and 13^th, best round of the tournament. The player from Guadalmina redeemed himself after a second round of 77 shots. The strong wind and the harsh conditions of the greens were the cause of the high numbers of the almost 140 participants in the tournament: a record number of entries.

But, there is nothing impossible in golf. We have seen it at The Masters in Augusta with the game of Tiger Woods and we see it now at El Prat with Hidalgo who is ready for a place on the DP World Tour this year. After winning his full card for the Challenge Tour last season (two victories in the Alps Tour and one in the Challenge), Hidalgo has his eyes set on the DPWT. And what better way to take a giant step than conquering the first tournament of the Pro Spain Golf Tour 50th Anniversary, promoted by the PGA of Spain, which could not have had a better start, better course, better promoter or better winner.

Hidalgo did not have the best start (72 and 77), but the Andalusian got the best of himself in the last round: only two bogeys on the course on holes 6 and 13; and a heart-stopping finish with four birdies in the last five holes, signing a card of 66 to finish with 215 strokes (-1).

The victory  slipped away for Pep Anglès

Barcelona’s Pep Anglès, a DPWT player and one of the favourites for the victory, also had to overcome two rounds over par (74-73). The first nine holes were crucial with four birdies and a bogey; and in the second nine, birdies resisted him. After eight consecutive pars, the birdie on the 18th hole was highly celebrated and that allowed him to play in the playoff. Both players tied on the first hole and it was Hidalgo who prevailed with a great birdie on the second hole to write down his name among the winners of the Spanish PGA national circuit.

Pablo Larrazábal, one shot away from playoff

Bad luck for the Swedish Michael Lundberg, who after leading the tournament until the 15th hole, after his second consecutive birdie, signed two inconvenient bogeys (16 and 17) that made him lose ground. The birdie on the 18th was a consolation (72) to ensure third place tied with Pablo Larrazábal who has improved by the days in this tournament that he sponsors. As he said at the end of the second round, he knew that with red numbers he could be among the finalists. The last five holes of the tournament were very good (three birdies), but he was one more away from playing the play-off with the leaders.

Great job for the Catalan player and member of RCG El Prat, as well as by Álvaro Velasco, a club professional, who has also worked hard to make this tournament possible. As well as the RCG El Prat for their excellent work. The involvement of all the professionals has been essential to break the registration record and hold a big tournament at this start of the PGA Spain Tour 50th Anniversary circuit.

Pablo Larrazábal is a member at Real Club de Golf El Prat, where he practices daily, and we want to congratulate him on his new victory on the DT World Tour (European Tour). It’s his 6th victory!

This time, Pablo finished the tournament with 266 strokes (-22) with an exceptional game at the MyGolfLife Open in South Africa. Even so, he had to play an exciting Playoff with Adri Arnaus and the Englishman, Jordan Smith, who could not beat the member of Real Club de Golf El Prat. On the first hole, Adri did not make a birdie putt unlike the other two opponents, while on the second playoff hole, Smith signed a bogey while Larrazábal was able to get away with par to become champion.

It is the sixth victory for the spaniard and we cannot be more proud. We look forward to your next victory!

Real Club de Golf El Prat receives Leadingcourses.com “Outstanding golf course” status for third consecutive year and climbs a total of 18 positions in 4 different rankings.

Real Club de Golf El Prat has been awarded the “Outstanding” status by Leadingcourses.com, the largest golf course comparison website in Europe.

The platform, available in 7 languages and visited by over 400,000 golfers each month, compares 25,361 golf courses from 153 countries and only 2% of the them enter the prestigious “Outstanding” category.

Only golf clubs that have a high number of reviews and with an overall rating of 8.5 or higher get to be recognized with this status, and this has been the case for the most exclusive golf club in Barcelona.

Leadingcourses’ public

Golfers from all over the world wrote 140 reviews, rating the two championship courses ( the Pink and the Yellow), maintenance, facilities and services. The pink Course, considered the most challenging layout out of the 45 holes that Real Club de Golf El Prat boasts, is ranked #11 in Spain and #2 in Catalonia with an overall rating of 8.6.

Visitors get to comment every aspect of the Club, but what they have ranked higher is the general impression. The huge club house that hosted 10 editions of the European Tour Spanish open, more than hundred years of history and the high level of the course’s maintenance impress visitors deeply because since you enter the facilities, every moment is an experience.

Marcello Della Vecchia, director of sales and marketing, said “we are very proud to have improved the Club’s ranking in 4 different categories, we have a  hard-working team and this is the result of their dedication. Making clients happy is never easy and receiving so many good reviews is a great satisfaction”.

What con RCGP offer?

Real Club de Golf El Prat has extensive facilities to go along the 45 holes designed by Greg Norman. Players can practice in two putting greens, two chipping greens or in the double ended driving range able to host up to 50 players at the same time.

In addition, the Club includes one restaurant and two bars with spacious terraces overlooking the courses where golfers can eat local specialties or enjoy a drinks after a day of golf.

Real Club the Golf El Prat is located only 30 minutes from Barcelona and to its International airport, which facilitates easy access to the Club. The Catalan capital is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world and offers a wide range of activities that can complete a golf trip. Visitors will find good restaurants, chic shopping stores, sports, beaches and a lot of culture activities to make the most out of their trip.

The PGA Tour opens at Real Club de Golf de El Prat with the Open de Barcelona by Pablo Larrazábal

From April 5^th to 9^th, the “Spain Golf Tour 50th Anniversary PGA” Tour starts in Barcelona, ​​in a great club with a lot of significance for Spanish professionals, which also has the support of one of the greatests of Spanish golf: Pablo Larrazabal

Real Club de Golf de El Prat, one of the most historical clubs in Spain, will host of a new tournament of the PGA National Tour that this year bears the name of “Spain Golf 50th Anniversary Tour”, in honour to thouse 50 years of service to Spanish golf professionals.

Open de Barcelona by Pablo Larrazábal

Open Barcelona by Pablo Larrazábal will take place from April 5^th to April 9^th at the Barcelona’s golf under the presence of one of the greatest national icons, the European Tour professional Pablo Larrazábal and member of the Catalan club. Along with Pablo, other great profesional golfers such as Álvaro Velasco will be playing this tournament, which will kick off one more year – and there are now seven editions – of the PGA España Tour.

The tournament will consist of 3 days of individual stroke play, from the 6^th to 8^th of April, with a cut on the second day. Of the maximum number of players established at 144, only 40 and ties will be able to play the final day. In addition, international players members of any PGA can play and amateurs with a handicap of 4.4 or less are also given the opportunity to participate in the tournament, and be able to compete with professionals of the highest level.

April 5^th is the official practice day for the RCG El Prat Pink Course, considered the most challenging course of the Barcelona club and designed by the Australian “White Shark” Greg Norman. To finish the tournament, some of the professionals will play a Pro-Am on the 9^th with members and friends of Real Club de Golf El Prat.

Pablo Larrazábal, icon of the tournament, comments that “this tournament makes me very happy. Álvaro Velasco asked me to collaborate with the tournament and here we are at home, playing and hosting this Tour on this 50th Anniversary where I started and helped me get where I am today”.

A tournamen for national and international players and the best amateurs

An example of the importance of organizing tournaments at home is that, in addition to helping the most experienced professionals to complete their schedule, it also gives the youngest players the opportunity to gain the necessary experience they need while playing and learning from great players.

RCG El Prat welcomes this tournament with enthusiasm and encourages all professionals to play and support golf at the Open de Barcelona by Pablo Larrazábal, in a high-level course where the Club’s staff has worked to have it in excellent condition at the characteristic style of Real Club de Golf El Prat. A course that has hosted many big tournaments as the Spanish Open of the European Tour.

More information and registration: www.pgaspain.es

The main goal of this project is to open our doors to social entities in Terrassa (Barcelona) so people in difficult situations get to know golf and enjoy activities outdoors.

 

Real Club de Golf El Prat has received the support of “la Caixa” Foundation and CaixaBank to its social project: organizing golf activities for social entities in Barcelona for vulnerable people who will get to know golf while enjoying a day outdoors.

 

The program will start with organized activities for different social entities in Terrassa that work with children in difficult situations, people with disabilities and vulnerable people in the process of work insertion. The users of these entities will be able to spend a day with professionals from the world of golf at the club’s facilities. There will be a daily transport service from the entity to RCG El Prat with Club staff who will wait to coordinate the activity. In addition, the Club will provide lunch and all the material to carry out the activity.

 

Two institutions together

Pancho Schröder, president of the Real Club de Golf El Prat, and the Barcelona territorial director of CaixaBank, Maria Alsina, have shown their satisfaction with this agreement. Schröder has highlighted that “this agreement allows us to link these prestigious institutions to Catalonia and to the entire country of Spanish in the best possible way: helping our community”. Alsina has highlighted “the importance of solidarity and collaboration between the different entities and institutions to protect people in situations of vulnerability”.

“La Caixa” Foundation and CaixaBank are tightened strings with this amazing golf club. CaixaBank will become a collaborating company to RCG El Prat, with the aim of generating synergies between the two entities and promoting initiatives that value the essence of the two great institutions.

 

Thanks to the good management of Caixabank in the area, the “la Caixa” Foundation can give support to this kind of social work and RCG El Prat is happy to be the one to welcome these actions.

Spain is known for its culture, its food, and of course, its friendly atmosphere! And when it comes to sports, Spanish football is the big thing. If you’ve recently moved here, you may be surprised to learn that there are plenty of excellent opportunities to play a great round of golf in Spain. One of the top spots, and a course you should definitely play if you’re in Barcelona, is the Real Club de Golf El Prat.

This impressive golf club has hosted the Spanish Open 10 times since its establishment in 1954. Although it’s of championship standard, golfers of all abilities can look forward to an exciting round here. If you’re already in the area, round up your gear and get ready to play! If you live elsewhere, it’s well worth packing your best travel bag and making the trip. Here’s what you need to know about this beautiful course.

Quick Overview

Holes: 45

Course Type: Traditional

Designer: Greg Norman, Alfonso Viador

For who? Member’s Club open to the public

Dress Code: Traditional golfing attire

Driving Range? Yes

Chipping/Pitching? Yes

Putting Green? Yes

Golf Academy: Yes

Resident Pro: Yes

Club Rental? Yes

Golf Cart Rental: Yes

Pull-Cart Rental: Yes

Metal Spikes Allowed? No

Course Conditions

The golf course has been constructed on quite a flat piece of land, so golfers don’t need to worry about drastic undulations or elevation changes. However, this shouldn’t lull golfers into a false sense of security, for the course is still a challenge.

The fairways consist of Agrostis Stolonifera Pennway (bent grass), which looks and feels good all year round. On the greens you’ll find Agrostis Stolonifera A-4, a slightly different bent grass variation, which makes them fast and smooth.

Golfers will find the front nine to be fairly flat, but the back nine to be quite hilly and challenging to walk on the Pink Course.

Layout & Game Play

The course layout may be slightly confusing. The 36 course holes are laid out in four loops of 9 holes each, and these can be played in a variety of different combinations to form a full 18-hole round. But, in a daily basis, you will find the Pink course ( Championship Course) or the yellow course.

From the back tees, the course stretches to more than 7,300 yards. Various tee boxes offer equal opportunities for golfers of all skill levels.

Many holes are lined by beautiful trees, and soft sand bunkers are scattered strategically throughout the course. The fairways are long and favor straight-shooters, and the fast, true greens require patience.

Although the course is open to the public, you need a federation card if you want to swing your clubs on these fairways. The only course that doesn’t require it is the 9-hole pitch-and-putt practice course.

Signature Hole

Because of the unique layout of this course, there’s no specific signature hole. However, some holes do stand out more than others.

On the Yellow course, hole number 6 is a tricky par-3 that has a dogleg and a slightly raised green protected by bunkers on each side. The most difficult hole is the last one, which is a long, uphill par-4.

On the Pink course, the par-3 6th hole features an extremely large protective bunker and a raised, sloping green. A par is an achievement on this hole.

Final Notes

Interestingly, the Real Golf Club de El Prat has been awarded ISO 14001 status, because of its continued efforts to be a sustainable golf course. It’s located on a 220-hectare piece of ground, of which almost 150 hectares consists of forest and cereal crops.

Because of this environment, the golf resort is rife with wildlife and wonderful flora as well. The golf course has been built around the natural landscape to preserve as much of it as possible. Not only will golfers enjoy the challenge of the courses and the natural beauty of the surroundings, but there’s a chance of spotting local animals too!

If you’ve recently moved to the area, Real Club de Golf El Prat is a very worthwhile place to spend a few hours with your golf clubs. The versatility of the courses means that you’ll never get bored of this unique golf club!

 

 

About the Author

Jordan Fuller is a golfer and coach and has played on many golf courses in his home country, the USA, as well as multiple international courses. When he’s not on the fairways or coaching others, he writes informative content for his website, Golf Influence.

Barcelona’s Individual Men Championship 2022 is back!

DATE: 3rd to 6th February 2022 at R.C.G. El Prat.

COURSE: PINK

To participate, it is necessary to pesent the EU Covid vaccinate certificate or a negative test within 48 hours before the tournament. 

TOURNAMENT

72 holes:  Stroke play scratch – cut after 3 rounds of the best 45 players and ties.

 

SIGN UP:

From January 12th to January 31st at 12h. Maximum 90 players with and inferior hcp of 11,4 and a maximum of 10 international players.

• Sign up  HERE

 

SEE TOURNAMENT RULES (Spanish)

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE

Members: 30€

No Members: 100€

TEE TIMES: Las Tee times from 1st and 10th tee from 8.15h to 10.45h following hcp order the first two rounds and by classification order the last two days.

TEE BOX: Whites.

PRACTICE DAY: Wednesday 2nd February. Tee time reservation by phone after the publication of the final players list.

From November 22nd to the 24th the 42nd Congress of the Spanish Greenkeeper Association took place in Marbella where the Greenkeeper of the Year 2021 award was given to José Gómez, greenkeeper at Real Club de Golf El Prat.

It is an honour and pride for the Spanish Golf Club to have the winner of this award as head greenkeeper of its 45 holes. It was not a surprise, as we knew what kind of professional José is, but it was a satisfying recognition to a long and hard work career.

42nd Congress of the Spanish Greenkeeper Association

The congress had several activities starting the first day with a golf tournament. Then, on the second day, golf industry companies had the opportunity to show and present their products and new technologies at the conference centre were a fair was organized. In addition, there were round tables with presentations on golf design, tournaments, grass, etc. A very interesting day where the participants were able to share experiences and knowledge with their colleagues.

It was at the congress dinner where the different awards were given and José won the most important award: Greenkeeper of the year 2021 by the Spanish Association of Greenkeepers.

José Gómez, a life dedicated to golf

José Gómez has been at our Club for more than 40 years working on its courses, taking care and preparing them to reach the high standards that a club like Real Club de Golf El Prat requires.

“The AEDG has been very generous. This award is very big, much more than they think, since it is not only for me but for many people who have helped me fulfil my almost impossible dream at 20 years of age: to be able to become a greenkeeper and a fellow AEDG member ”- José commented amidst the excitement of receiving this award.

The Spanish Greenkeeper, in addition to his passion for the sea, lives his profession with enthusiasm so he has travelled all over the world to gain all the knowledge possible. Moreover, all that effort and expertise has made Real Club de Golf El Prat great.

“For me, at a professional level, I cannot obtain a greater award than the recognition that my colleagues from the AEDG are giving me”

Congratulation to the new Greenkeeper of the year 2021 for working non-stop at RCG El Prat. We hope to continue enjoying his experience on the amazing, fast, and best greens of Barcelona.