Next month, Spain expects one of its most watched sports milestones as Alicante hosts the Women’s European Tour’s standout test in 2023. La Sella Golf in Dénia will welcome the world’s top female golfers from July 20 to July 23, with a prize purse of one million euros—by far the richest purse for a women’s golf tournament in Spain. This makes the event not only a premier competition but also a magnet for fans and players aiming to set the pace for the season.
The Ladies European Tour (LET) brings together the top performers in women’s professional golf. Among its pivotal stops is the Sella Open, which serves as a critical marker in selecting the European team for this year’s Solheim Cup. It is also a prime stage for elite players to showcase their skills across one of the Mediterranean’s most celebrated courses, underscoring the Valencia Community Golf Federation’s commitment to regional golf excellence.
This Open LET program begins with the official opening dinner on July 18, followed by a ProAm on July 19. The ProAm features three amateurs paired with one professional, offering a rare chance for weekend golfers to test their game alongside world-class players. The four-day competition then unfolds with a lineup expected to attract more than a hundred of the globe’s best golfers, delivering high-level competition and intense finishes.
International television networks will broadcast the event to a wide audience, signaling the continued importance of La Sella Golf within Spain’s golf scene and highlighting the strong backing of the Valencia Community Golf Federation for women’s sports. The organization of the tournament again confirms La Sella Golf’s standing as a premier venue and FGCV’s influential role in Spanish golf culture (Source: La Sella Golf and Ladies European Tour).
La Sella Golf earned its selection from the LET due to its top-tier facilities, outstanding technical quality, and scenic beauty that enhances the playing experience. The course, designed by José María Olazábal, sits within the Montgó Natural Park and features 27 holes, making it the largest course on the Costa Blanca and a cornerstone of Valencia’s golfing landscape. A recent, ambitious refurbishment further elevates its status as a benchmark venue in Spain (Source: La Sella Golf).
Beyond its sporting significance, the event is projected to yield meaningful economic and tourism impacts for the region. Expected benefits include direct job creation, with around 150 roles generated for the event, along with an organizing team of about 85 professionals. Attendance to watch the competition is free, and spectators can enjoy the village area in addition to the tournament greens. The broader effect aims to position the Alicante and Dénia areas as premier global golf destinations, reinforcing regional attractiveness to visitors and players alike (Source: Local Economic Impact Studies).