Two victors emerged from a single dramatic draw at the XII Alicante Golf Championship, held at the Melia Villaitana course and part of the WAGR circuit. In a memorable finish, Angela Gomez and Julia Ballester, both representing the Valencia Community Golf Federation, finished tied in the women’s division and shared the top honors after a closely contested playoff that stretched over several holes and tested every aspect of their games. The moment will be talked about for years, echoing championships from 2003 and beyond as one of those rare scenes in golf where nerves and skill collide, and the outcome is decided by a shared triumph rather than a solitary winner.
In the men’s competition, Rubén Lafuente of Alicante, playing for the FGCV, carved out a strong scorecard of 209 strokes (70, 70, 69), finishing seven under par and holding a comfortable cushion over the runner-up, Daniel Martinez, who ended up in second place with a margin of five strokes. Francisco Gavilan impressed by finishing as the top player in the under-18 category, while in the overall standings Raul Gomez of Benidorm Golf Club posted a cumulative return of +1 with a round of 70, highlighting his status as the best player in the under-16 group and placing him among the top contenders in the general classification. Other Alicante representatives also featured prominently, with Juan Amador of FGCV finishing sixth and Nicolás Lubig from Altea Club de Golf securing ninth place overall, underscoring the depth of talent from the region.
The women’s field produced the tournament’s defining moment in a star-studded duel between Ángela Gómez and Julia Ballester. The two athletes pushed each other to the limit, reaching a decisive playoff after a gripping stretch on the course at Villaitana. Both players held their nerve through tense moments on the 9th and 10th greens, trading pars and maintaining a steady rhythm rather than risky shots. The pace of play remained relentless, with neither side willing to concede a single hole, and as daylight waned and the committee assessed the playing conditions, it became clear that postponing the finish was no longer feasible. Rather than assigning victory to a single competitor amid fading light, the organizers opted to honor both players with the championship title, a testament to the high quality and competitive spirit on display.
Alicante’s Martina Navarro, representing Alenda Golf Club, finished third overall, building on her momentum from a recent victory in Murcia and consistently remaining in the hunt for the top prize. Alba Camps of La Sella secured sixth place in the overall standings, while Ulia de Eusebio from the Elche Municipal Golf School climbed to eighth, illustrating a broad and competitive regional presence that contributed to a dynamic tournament narrative. The event showcased not only individual brilliance but also the growing strength of youth and regional players who continue to elevate the standard of play across the federation’s networks.