Constant changes in the lead, unexpected comebacks, back-and-forth action throughout the course, and a finale decided on the last putt of the championship shaped an exciting final day.

The Mallorcan player signed an extraordinary round of 66 strokes (-6) to finish with a total of ten strokes under par and become the first player in history to conquer four Spanish professional championships, thus surpassing the record of three titles that she shared with Tania Elósegui and Natalia Escuriola.

The day began with an unexpected twist. María Villanueva, leading by two strokes at the start of the day and seeking her first professional victory, saw the tournament's course radically change in just a few minutes. A bogey on the first hole, a quadruple bogey on the par-5 second, and another bogey on the fourth erased her lead and completely opened up the fight for the title.

The first to capitalize on the situation were her playing partners, Paz Marfá and Harang Lee. The Catalan and the Cantabrian remained calm while Villanueva struggled and took center stage for much of the morning. Marfá reached eight under par, while Lee remained close to the lead thanks to the consistency she had shown throughout the week.

Meanwhile, Luna Sobrón began to build her comeback with the patience that characterizes great champions. After two pars to start the day, she carded birdies on holes 3, 6, and 8 to catch Marfá and Lee in a thrilling three-way tie for the lead at seven under par.

The tournament took another turn in the first holes of the second round. Two consecutive birdies by Sobrón on holes 10 and 11 allowed her to take sole possession of the lead at -9, while Marfá lost ground after a double bogey and Harang Lee remained at -7. However, just when it seemed that the Mallorcan was beginning to open up a decisive gap, Ana Peláez emerged.

The reigning two-time champion, who had started the day six strokes behind the leader, staged a spectacular comeback. After a very solid front nine, she strung together three consecutive birdies between holes 9 and 11 to reach -6, still three strokes behind Sobrón, and confirmed that she would once again be in contention for the title.

The gap narrowed again shortly after. A bogey by Sobrón on the 13th hole momentarily reduced the difference, although both responded with birdies on the par-5 14th to maintain the lead at two strokes (-9 for Sobrón and -7 for Peláez) with four holes to play.

The excitement continued to build in the final stretch. While both players carded pars on holes 15 and 16, Peláez took advantage of the 17th to add another birdie and move within a single stroke of the leader. Thus, Sobrón reached the final hole at -9 and the player from Málaga at -8, leaving everything open for a memorable finish.

The 18th hole lived up to the standards of a great final.

After two good drives to the fairway, Sobrón was the first to hit her second tee shot, leaving the ball about three meters from the flag for birdie. Peláez also created a birdie opportunity, albeit from further away, so she was the first to putt. The player from Málaga didn't succumb to the pressure and sank a sensational putt down the middle of the hole, forcing Sobrón to respond. With no room for error and under the watchful eyes of the fans, the Mallorcan also converted her putt for birdie, sealing an unforgettable victory, avoiding a playoff, and writing a new chapter in the history of the championship.

The excitement was shared by both protagonists, who delivered an unforgettable finish. Sobrón closed the tournament with a brilliant round of 66 strokes (-6), while Peláez carded the best round of the entire week, a spectacular 65 (-7), just one stroke shy of forcing a playoff.

Visibly moved, the new champion acknowledged the special significance of this victory. "I came here with the idea of trying to win this fourth Spanish Championship and I am very satisfied, happy and proud," she stated.

Sobrón explained that she couldn't relax at any point in the face of Peláez's relentless pressure. "I knew I couldn't let up because Ana has so much grit. In the end, it was almost a match play between the two of us, because she started sinking putts and I had to respond," she noted.

Regarding the decisive birdie on the final hole, the Mallorcan admitted that she had a feeling she would have to sink her opportunity. "When I saw Ana's putt, I had a feeling she was going to sink it. She did, and I thought, 'Now I have no choice but to sink mine.' Winning a championship by making birdie on the last hole is an enormous satisfaction," she explained.

With this victory, the Balearic Islander breaks the tie she held with other great Spanish golf champions and becomes the only player to have won four Spanish professional championships. "Being the only one with four titles is something that makes me very proud," she concluded.

Behind the two main protagonists, Paz Marfá

Harang Lee and Marta López shared third place with a total score of -7 after an outstanding tournament, remaining in contention for the title for much of the day. López finished fifth with -5, while María Villanueva, who started the day in the lead, finished sixth with -4 after a poor start that completely hampered her chances of victory. The top amateur finisher was Gabriela Rincón, who came in eighth with a commendable score of +1.

Following the Santander Spanish Women's Professional Championship, the Santander Golf Tour will return from September 23 to 24 with one of the most unique events on the calendar: the Doubles Championship, which this year will be held at the Real Golf de Pedreña, where some of the best players on the national scene will meet again.

SOURCE: Tournament organizers.