Atalaya Golf & Country Club once again set the stage for a great day of golf, sport, and camaraderie with the celebration of a new edition of the Diario SUR Golf Tournament. The event brought together nearly a hundred players at our Estepona facilities this Sunday, consolidating itself as one of the most prominent dates on the Costa del Sol’s golfing and social calendar.
The day unfolded in an exceptional atmosphere, with ideal weather conditions to enjoy the course and the experience offered by Atalaya Golf. After several days of high temperatures in the province, the weather favored the participants, who were able to compete in a meticulously maintained environment, perfectly prepared for an event of this caliber.
The tournament began at 9:00 AM with the tee-off and great anticipation among the players. From early morning, participants demonstrated concentration, competitive spirit, and enthusiasm to be part of an event that combines sporting demands with the social character that distinguishes this annual gathering.
A Golf Tournament in Estepona with a Sporting and Social Atmosphere
The Diario SUR Golf Tournament at Atalaya Golf has established itself as an event that goes beyond mere competition. In addition to its sporting appeal, the event stood out for its ability to bring together players from different clubs, ages, and backgrounds, creating a meeting point around golf, coexistence, and social relationships.
Once the competition concluded, attendees moved to the clubhouse area, where they enjoyed a cocktail that provided a social highlight to the day. This moment allowed players to share impressions about the course, comment on the best shots of the day, and strengthen personal and professional ties in a relaxed atmosphere.
For Atalaya Golf & Country Club, hosting events of this nature represents an opportunity to continue promoting golf in Estepona and reinforce the Costa del Sol’s role as a reference destination for national and international players.
Individual Stableford Format and Widely Distributed Prizes
The competition was played under the Individual Stableford modality, with prizes in different male and female categories. Recognition was also given to the top finishers in the Scratch modality and the winner of the special prize for the nearest to the pin.
The prize distribution reflected the high competitive level of the day. In the first men’s category, Joaquín Llaguno was declared the winner, accompanied on the podium by José Rueda and José Damián Aguilar. In the second men’s category, the triumph went to José Luis Castilla, followed by José Daniel Hernández and Cristóbal López.
In the women’s category, Manuela Araujo achieved victory, while Elke Bergstrom took second place and María Trinidad Pérez completed the podium. In the Scratch classification, Jacobo Cestino achieved the best result, followed by Joaquín Llaguno and José Luis Castilla. The nearest to the pin prize went to Cristóbal López, on hole 17.
Winners:
- 1ª Gentlemen: Joaquín Llaguno, José Rueda y José Damián Aguilar.
- 2ª Gentlemen: José Luis Castilla, José Daniel Hernández y Cristóbal López.
- 1ª Ladies: Manuela Araujo, Elke Bergstrom y María Trinidad Pérz.
- Scratch: Jacobo Cestino, Joaquín Llaguno y José Luis Castilla.
- Nearest the pin: Cristóbal López.
A Day that Reinforces Atalaya Golf’s Value as a Venue for Major Events
The celebration of the Diario SUR Golf Tournament once again highlighted the capacity of Atalaya Golf & Country Club to host tournaments and corporate, sporting, and social events in a privileged setting. The combination of quality facilities, attention to detail, and a welcoming atmosphere ensured the day was a success from start to finish, including the awards ceremony.
The event was supported by the Benahavís Town Council and Turismo Costa del Sol as sponsors, as well as with the collaboration of Ibercaja, Clínica Dental Crooke, Copyrap, and Hospiten.
From Atalaya Golf, we want to congratulate all the winners and thank every player for their participation, as well as the work of organizers, sponsors, and collaborators. This new edition confirms, once again, that golf is much more than a sport: it is a shared experience that unites competition, nature, and community in one of the great golfing destinations in Southern Europe