There’s only one thing more exciting than a tournament of the calibre of Open de España de Golf Femenino 2022, and that’s the moment when, after several days spent holding your breath, you find out the final results. In the latest edition of the Spanish Women’s Open, it was Swedish player Caroline Hedwall who walked away with victory after defeating the Swiss player Morgana Metraux in a tie-break. It is Hedwall’s seventh win since her first trophy in 2018.
But it’s not all about coming first. Proving this is the veritable star of the tournament, Spanish player Cayetana Fernández, who at the age of just 17, came in an impressive and well-deserved fifth position. Fernández was, without a shadow of a doubt, the best golfer in the competition, playing a quality game in each and every day of the Open de España Femenino. Her level of play has also seen her become the first winner of the Celia Barquín prize for the best amateur player in the tournament.
Four acclaimed golfers from the Costa del Sol played the Open de España 2022
Source: Open de España
The results of the Open de España Femenino also reconfirm the strength and bravery of Spanish players in their bid to rank. This is certainly the case of Ana Peláez, Azahara Muñoz, Laura Gómez Ruiz and Noemí Jiménez Martín, for whom the Costa del Sol is not only their home, but also an important part of their careers. All the aforementioned players participated in the Spanish Women’s Open, waving the flag for their home region in the Ladies European Tour. They also did very well in the rankings.
Carlota Ciganda defends her title to the very end
Carlota Ciganda, the winner of Open de España de Golf femenino 2021, defended her title to the very end, finishing in 7th place this year, drawing with Carla Tejedo and Maja Stark. The player - who is from Navarra - reached the final day with the opportunity to take home the trophy, though in the end it was not meant to be. On Saturday, the penultimate day of the competition, she was close to the top two ranking players after a stellar round. Throughout the tournament, she showcased her incredible technique.
Source: Open de España
Once again, the Costa del Sol proves its credentials as a leading golf destination
The Open de España de Golf femenino 2022 was contested at Alferini Golf, which is part of the Villa Padierna resort. With 6,641m of varied terrain and natural obstacles, this is the most challenging of the three courses at Villa Padierna Golf Club. The course is the pros’ favourite.
Defined by its beautiful scenery and luxury feel, Villa Padierna is a club like no other in Europe. The course is embraced by mountains and affords sea views. It is located midway between Estepona and Marbella, in the golfing heart of the Costa del Sol. As the host of the final of the Spanish Women’s Open, the Costa del Sol has once again proven its credentials as a leading destination among golfers. Drawn in by the golf, landscapes and Costa del Sol lifestyle, countless visitors travelled to this part of the world to watch the tournament unfold live.
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