--- title: Golf tournament Ruta 21 is back at Mijas Golf description: Don’t miss the 11th edition of Ruta 21 golf tournament on the 15 August in Los Lagos at Mijas Golf with a tribute and big prizes in store. image: https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hubfs/a-07%20Jul%202023.png --- [DE | ](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/de) [FR | ](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/fr) [EN | ](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en) [ES | ](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/es) Blog:  [> Back to visitcostadelsol.com | ](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/) [![fondo_logo.png](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-files/fondo_logo.png?width=567&height=125&name=fondo_logo.png "fondo_logo.png")](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/es) - [Activities](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/adventure-activities) - [Culture](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/culture) - [Holidays](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/holidays) - [Gastronomy](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/gastronomy) - [Experiences](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/experiences) - [Golf](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/golf) - [Professional](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/professional) # Golf tournament Ruta 21 is back at Mijas Golf ![](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hubfs/a-07%20Jul%202023.png)  Tags: [Golf](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/golf) For eleven years, [Mijas Golf Club](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/mijas-golf-club) has been the host of **Ruta 21 golf tournament,** a [classic summer event](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ktA3nwkrJc31yUsgYClqZ-w3ORq2goUN/edit) that’s one of the most eagerly awaited by golf lovers. The 2023 edition takes place on the 15 August in the iconic *Los Lagos*, a course designed by Robert Trent Jones and considered one of the best in Europe. In places like **Mijas Golf,** tournaments take place in a privileged setting surrounded by nature. They form part of the province’s celebrated history, adding to the collective memory season after season. Get ready to spend a long weekend in the [Costa del Sol](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/?_gl=1*xyia99*_gcl_au*MTM4OTQwNzE0OC4xNjkwMjY5NDc0&_ga=2.104143492.589706726.1690269474-436391837.1673607094) and enjoy this great event.   ## **Ruta 21 2022: all you need to know** The 10th **Ruta 21 golf tournament at Mijas Golf Club in 2022,** with a **memorial to Pepe Varela**, saw a series of special moments and gave away big prizes. As well as the tradition of giveaway prizes and *gastro* products, two special prizes were awarded, one to the player with the closest to the pin and the other to the longest drive, with a golfing holiday for two the most sought after prize. One of the tournament’s hallmarks is its open and free approach, so, like last year, the 11th edition of Ruta 21 is open to everyone. Something which, added to the various prizes that will be given out at the competition, makes the tournament a great place for new talent to be discovered throughout the day. If you’re thinking of signing up, you might want to check out these[tips to improve your technique](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/golf-tips) before you head to the green. What more can you ask of a sports event like this one? One thing: scenery to complete the experience. ![mijas golf tournaments](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/b-07%20Jul%202023.png?width=730&height=420&name=b-07%20Jul%202023.png)Source: Mijas Golf Club   ## **What's new at the 11th edition of Ruta 21?** This summer classic comes with new features while maintaining its true goal: making sure people taking part have a blast. The recently opened [La Zambra Hotel](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/plan/accommodation/la-zambra-p106423?_gl=1*dx0pjs*_gcl_au*MTM4OTQwNzE0OC4xNjkwMjY5NDc0&_ga=2.134560501.589706726.1690269474-436391837.1673607094), located next to Mijas Golf is offering **‘La Zambra’ special prize** to the player with the nearest ball on a Par 3, while **Alpitour**, the main sponsor, is giving away a **golf trip** full of surprises to one of the lucky players. The 11th Ruta 21 tournament “**II Memorial Pepe Varela”** will gift a welcome pack to every player taking part, which includes Wilson gifts and goodies from other collaborators. There’ll also be a fantastic halfway station with refreshments, Iberian ham and fruit at the 10th tee. Lunch is served in the clubhouse and winners will receive their much deserved prizes afterwards. Gifts up for grabs in the final raffle open to all participants include sports gear, gastronomic experiences, and green fees on the Costa del Sol golf courses.   ## **Mijas Golf Club: *the place to be*** Mijas Golf Club in [Mijas](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/white-inland-villages/mijas-p9861?_gl=1*z9caw*_gcl_au*MTM4OTQwNzE0OC4xNjkwMjY5NDc0&_ga=2.129071624.589706726.1690269474-436391837.1673607094) - one of the most beautiful towns in the [Costa del Golf](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/malaga-costa-del-sol/the-costa-del-golf?_gl=1*z9caw*_gcl_au*MTM4OTQwNzE0OC4xNjkwMjY5NDc0&_ga=2.129071624.589706726.1690269474-436391837.1673607094) - is located in Mijas Golf Valley right by the Mediterranean sea in a stunning natural enclave surrounded by hills. The sea and mountain views, along with the peaceful fresh air turns the place into a haven of calm in pure Costa del Sol style. Preserving the natural beauty here falls on everyone. And if you also want to do your bit for the environment while you play, we recommend you get your [Sustainability Scorecard](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/sustainability-scorecard) to gain points through small sustainable golf-related actions that, added up, make a difference. If we continue our tour around Mijas Golf, *Los Lagos* is the most extensive and challenging course at the club, with the other course *Los Olivos* slightly smaller. *Los Lagos* is 6,536 metres long and boasts wide fairways, sand traps, soft slopes and a few forest trees as obstacles. A total of nine lakes and waterfalls intertwine throughout the course. ![Ruta 21 tournament](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/c-07%20Jul%202023.png?width=730&height=420&name=c-07%20Jul%202023.png)Source: Mijas Golf Club   Apart from becoming the warm and sunny home of Ruta 21 for 10 years, it is not surprising that Mijas Golf Club has also been chosen as the site for other important competitions, including **Mahou San Miguel Premium Circuit and Real Madrid Foundation**. The luxury facilities, perfect for a getaway to the Costa del Sol, complete the plan. Download our [Costa del Sol golf guide](https://content.visitacostadelsol.com/costa-del-golf-guide-download) to begin planning your trip to **Ruta 21 Golf Tournament**. Choose the accommodation that best suits your tastes and needs, sign up to a golf class - [some available especially for women](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/golf-classes-for-women) - in the area’s prestigious academies, or complete your trip with activities like gastronomy or [wine tours](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/malaga-the-cradle-of-wine-a-tour-of-the-most-exclusive-wineries). Pay a visit to the [most beautiful towns in the area](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/destinations-costa-del-sol) or do some other sports like polo, sailing or tennis. There’s a world of experiences waiting for you around this competition. 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