The Valencia National Team emerged as champions of the Spanish Autonomous Children’s Federations Championship 2023, held in Vallromanes, near Barcelona. They managed to repeat last year’s achievement by capturing the gold medal once again, clearly outperforming Madrid in the final with a 3.5 to 1.5 victory. Throughout the tournament, the FGCV National Team delivered a standout performance from opening day to the end, and the final triumph was a testament to the collective effort and unwavering teamwork displayed by everyone involved.
What stood out was the strength of the team as a unit. Beyond the scoreline, the Valencian Community Golf Federation Selection demonstrated consistent excellence over four days, during which the National Armed Forces S14 participated. They began the Stroke Play Phase with a solid performance, clutching two crucial goals from Madrid, and from that point forward produced a level of play that left little room for doubt. Their progress toward the final was marked by determination and cohesion that kept rivals like Murcia, Andalusia, and Madrid from interrupting their momentum.
The Valencia National Team consistently showed strategic poise in the decisive moments of the final against Madrid. Led by captain Luis García del Moral and guided by coach Carlos García, the squad projected confidence on every hole, reinforcing the impression that their performance was above that of their opponents. The day’s matches reflected a blend of individual skill and collective synergy that defined their overall success—an approach that made the challenge from Madrid feel surmountable rather than insurmountable.
In the singles segment, Juan Miró claimed a quick win over Pablo Salto with a 6/5 finish, while África Oliva, representing Alicante, secured a 2/1 victory against Ángela Revuelta, sealing momentum with a dramatic finish on the 17th hole. The Alenda Golf team delivered a flawless performance across the event, even as Rodrigo Llorca faced a setback against Luis Castellanos, losing 4/3. The doubles played a critical role as Pablo Valderrama and Álvaro García partnered to defeat Ramón Moreno and Ignacio Cuellar 1UP, a match that remained tightly contested from start to finish and underscored the depth of Valencia’s roster.
Emma Bortos and Carlota López joined forces to square up against Marta Muñoz and Blanca Gómez, illustrating the balanced strength Valencia brought in both individual and paired formats. In the end, Balboa noted that the scoreboard reflected a 3.5-1.5 advantage for FGCV, signaling not just a single victory but a resounding, well-earned gold medal earned through collective effort, perseverance, and shared ambition across the Valencian team.