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Real Club Valderrama – Europe’s finest greets the world’s best
In just two years, the Real Club Valderrama has established itself as one of the highlights on the LIV Golf calendar.
Fans have flocked to this special corner of Andalucia to savor the spine-tingling excitement as some of the world’s best golfers clash at arguably the best course in continental Europe.
Everyone involved in LIV Golf is looking forward to July 11-13, when this fabulous track will once again host team and individual competitions – and you can be there to enjoy it all first-hand.
Can the event possibly match the epic scenes of 2024?
Sergio Garcia – one of the all-time legends of Spanish golf – pipped Anirban Lahiri in a playoff to win the individual title just minutes after his Fireballs GC colleagues had beaten Crushers GC to lift the team award.
Once the deafening Spanish cheers had subsided, Garcia said: “For me, it’s a dream come true to do it on my favorite course in front of my family and friends and in front of my teammates. But to make it even better by winning the team championship too, it was amazing.”
An emotional Garcia added: “To be totally honest, there’s a connection between Valderrama and myself that I can’t even explain.”
He’s not the only one. The Real Club Valderrama is known as “the Augusta of Europe” and, like the Masters venue, it exerts a powerful hold over those who visit or are lucky enough to play there.
Valderrama, a jewel in the golfing crown of Spain and Europe
Real Club Valderrama owes its prominence in the world of golf to one man – tin magnate Jaime Ortiz-Patino. He bought the course in 1984, 10 years after it opened, and radically upgraded it specifically to make it an elite golfing venue.
By 1999, Valderrama was rated the top course in mainland Europe. Two years earlier, it
hosted the Ryder Cup – the first time the old trophy had been contested outside the US, UK or Ireland.
The European team captained by Spanish icon Seve Ballesteros pulled off a famous victory, and Valderrama’s place in golf folklore was secured.
This corner of Andalucia is home to several elite golf clubs including Sotogrande, San Roque, and Las Brisas – but Valderrama is undisputedly top of the local tree.
It has hosted a string of prestigious professional tournaments over the years, such as the Volvo Masters and the WGC-American Express Championship. Now it has a long- term deal that means LIV Golf will be an annual presence for years to come.
General manager Javier Reviriego said of LIV Golf’s regular presence here: “Making an impression on the best players in the world requires a lot of hard work and dedication from the team. The fans’ response has been incredibly positive.”
This is a traditional club that has rapidly embraced the non-stop excitement and bubbling atmosphere of a LIV Golf event. It makes for the perfect combination – golf, but not as you know it – in a truly historic setting.
Photos of Real Club Valderrama tell only part of the story
It’s easy to find images of the Real Club Valderrama online, but this is one of those special places that ideally has to be visited in person.
Like Augusta, it has a unique ambience and charisma that you can feel as you walk the superbly manicured fairways and admire the amazing design of the holes.
Some of those holes are famous in their own right, such as the spectacular par-five fourth and the 17th , with its island green.
Membership of Valderrama is strictly limited, but the few who make this particular cut are from all over the world. The membership cost is a closely guarded secret, but the initiation fee alone is said to be well over $100,000.
Visitors’ tee times are strictly limited, and for each 18 holes the green fees are €500 – that’s over $500. Although anyone fortunate enough to play here will tell you it’s money well spent.
Register now for hospitality and tickets at Real Club Valderrama
The chance to watch Sergio Garcia and Fireballs GC defending their hard-won 2024 trophies against the rest of the LIV Golf field is not to be missed.
You can make sure you’re at the front of the line when our Hospitality options go on sale. Click the link below to place your deposit, or get in touch with us to book a private chalet.
Or, if you prefer to walk the course and see the world’s best golfers up close, sign up for our exclusive Grounds Pass pre-sale.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the world’s greatest golf courses this July.
Real Club Valderrama contact details
Address: Avda Los Cortijos s/n 11310, Sotogrande, San Roque, Cadiz, Espana
Email: direccion@valderrama.com
Website: https://www.valderrama.com/
Phone: +34 956 791 200