Elch Municipal Public Schoole is hosting the Spanish Senior Pitch & Putt Championship in its twelfth edition this weekend. Equipped with world-class facilities and as the Valencia Region Golf Federation (FGCV) is in its second golden age, Elche Municipal Public School will bring together the best experts in golf in this attractive modality. Madrid player Juan Fernández-Ardavín will act as the defender of the title in the men’s category, while in the women’s division there will be no national title debate this time as at least fifteen participants were not met. his discussion.
Men bring the competition together 45 golfers Given the full handicap, it’s around a goal where Fernando Cabezudo (1.2) is the main contender. In total there are thirteen players participating with a handicap equal to or less than 5. Special mention deserves Luis Montero (3.9) who won the Green Paddock (Madrid) National Score this year. More appropriate names to follow. Juan Fernández-Ardavín (7.5), Ángel Ríos (5.5) and Rafael Santonja (4.9) are the final three winners of the tournament; The first of these also won in 2016, while Rafael Santonja did it back-to-back in 2017 and 2018. Juan Soler (2.7), José Ángel Pérez Reñones (4.1), champion in 2014 and champion of Spain in 2021, José López (4.9) or Javier Marroquín (5.2) are all competing for one of the most sought-after games of the season in this particular golf specialty. some of the names.
The women’s event did not reach the minimum of fifteen participants required by regulations, therefore Registered golfers will not opt for the title of Spanish Senior Pitch & Putt Champion. RFEG will award a trophy to the first and second classification. The creation of this Spanish Individual Senior Field and Putt Championship by the RFEG Pitch & Putt Committee in 2009 responded to the need to meet the growing demand for competition in this particular golf branch, which has recently been very popular with Spanish players.