.The children Juan Miró and Liz Hao, the juniors Martín Cervera and Alejandra Hernández, and the youngest Enzo Jiménez and Cornelia Bermudo are the new champions of Spain.

.Samuel Love, a talent of Chinese and Irish descent trained in Andalusia, recorded the best result of the week, -6.

The 2023 Spanish Junior, Alevín and Benjamín Championship has come to a close at the Real Novo Sancti Petri and Campano Golf courses, both in Chiclana (Cádiz), with a final day as vibrant as it was emotional, in which six new Spanish champions were crowned: the juniors Juan Miró and Liz Hao, the Alevíns Martín Cervera and Alejandra Hernández, and the Benjamíns Enzo Jiménez and Cornelia Bermudo.

Video summary and statements from the first day
Video summary and statements from the second day
Final tournament summary video

Special mention must also be made of Samuel Love, who won his event with three rounds under par and a total of -6. He's not the Spanish champion, but he's a champion in every sense of the word. With Chinese and Irish blood running through his veins and those 'Spanish hands' he displays, Samuel has achieved a result unattainable for most people.

CHILDREN'S: A show was promised and there was a show.

The two junior events promised excitement and they didn't disappoint. The girls teed off first. By the time the featured group teed off, Aroa González from Navarre was already deservedly boasting about her eight birdies, carding a spectacular 67 (-5). "I don't even want to imagine if the top players have a bad round," said the brave golfer from Gorraiz.

But they didn't falter. Liz Hao (-5 overall), with a surname synonymous with golf, once again played under par to win with apparent ease. Apparent, because Adriana García Terol was once again impressive and only relinquished the lead on the 16th. On that hole, she missed a putt, and Liz, minutes later, sank it from off the green. In the end, the Barcelona native shared second place with Ángela Revuelta from Madrid.

Two matches behind came the featured men's match, dominated with an iron fist by Samuel Love (-6 overall). His flawless birdies between holes 4 and 13 practically sealed the tournament and his duel with Dutchman Youp Orsel and Juan Miró, who retained his Spanish championship title with three excellent birdies between holes 11 and 13.

In case anyone doesn't know him, Juan won a National Cadet Ranking event in Almería this year and was already the Spanish Junior Champion in 2021, on that occasion only surpassed by Youp Orsel himself.

YOUNGSTERS: A final twist makes Martín and Alejandra champions

Neither Martín Cervera (+6 total) nor Alejandra Hernández (+16 total) looked like champions when they teed off in Novo Sancti Petri, but their play earned them the junior titles. The former, a blond Andalusian accustomed to putting up a fight every year in this tournament, completed a very solid round of 73 strokes: fifteen pars in a final round is a sure bet.

Oliver de Wint, also from Andalusia, and Jorge de la Riva from Galicia fell behind on the first lap, but their perfect comeback on the second lap secured them a place in the top three. Despite their efforts, Martín Cervera didn't let the opportunity slip away, claiming the biggest win of this race that's just getting underway.

Alejandra Hernández had already won the girls' event. The Madrid native didn't manage a birdie on the day, but she kept her errors to a minimum, making only four. The outgoing leader was Sofía Gamilla from Andalusia (+20), who came very close to winning the under-12 tournament a year after winning the under-10 category. Few are capable of such a feat. Third place went to María Dolores Prieto from Madrid with +22.

When mentioning Alejandra Hernández, it's worth remembering that she was already the Spanish Benjamin Champion in 2021. She has the makings of a really good player.

BENJAMIN: Enzo and Cornelia save the birdie for the climactic moment

Enzo Jiménez (+14) and Cornelia Bermudo (+12) are the new Spanish Under-10 Champions, thanks mainly to their composure in sinking one of those hard-earned birdies at the most opportune moment in this category. The golfer from Soria pulled off a magic move, leaping from third to first place on the very last hole.

He landed in the bunker and from there, 130 meters from the pin, hit a spectacular iron shot to leave the ball three yards from the pin. And with that delicate touch of his, Enzo executed an uphill putt from left to right to surpass, in a single stroke, Carlos Ceballos from Madrid and Máximo Fuertes from Valencia, who finished their great tournament with a bogey.

Meanwhile, the women's competition was unfolding with the same intensity. Cornelia Bermudo and Fabiola Merello (best round of the day), both from Andalusia and both excellent golfers, battled for the title in a thrilling playoff, which Bermudo ultimately won. Cornelia's recipe for victory on the first playoff hole? A drive, an approach shot, and a putt for birdie. It sounds simple, but it's only within reach of the most talented players, no matter how young. Daniela Lozano from Madrid (+15) joined them in the top three.

These golfers capped off a wonderful few days in Campano, just as the juniors and children did in Novo Sancti Petri. Everything came together at the awards ceremony, as well-attended as ever, where recognition was given not only to the winners, but also to all the boys and girls who learned, enjoyed themselves, and gave their all during the best week of the year. See you in La Manga in 2024.

FINAL CLASSIFICATIONS

Boys

1.- Samuel Love 210 (70 +69+71)

2.- Youp Orsel 212 (73+71+68)

3.- Juan Miró 215 (71+70+74) Champion of Spain.

4.- Xavi Yagüe 220 (74+73+73)

5.- Luis del Rosal 221 (70+79+72)

Full results

Girls' Junior

1.- Liz Siyu Hao 211 (71+71+69)

2.- Adriana García Terol 214 (77+69+68)

+.- Angela Revuelta 214 (71+72+71)

4.- Aroa González 215 (74+74+67)

5.- Blanca Gómez-Balboa 216 (77+69+70)

Full results

Boys' Under-12

1.- Martín Cervera 22 (78+71+73)

2.- Oliver de Wint 223 (74+76+73)

3.- Jorge de la Riva 226 (74+72+80)

4.- Julen Ortiz 229 (78+77+74)

5.- Aitor Medina 234 (80+77+77)

Full results

Girls' Under-12

1.- Alejandra Hernández 232 (82+73+77)

2.- Sofia Gamilla 236 (73+78+85)

3.- María Dolores Prieto 238 (81+79+78)

4.- Paula Puerta 239 (81+77+81)

5.- Carmen Fevre 242 (83+82+77)

+.- Noelia Quintanilla 242 (83+79+80)

+.- Irene Lavilla 242 (79+81+82)

Full results

Benjamin Male

1.- Enzo Jiménez 122, +14 (38+44+40)

2.- Carlos Ceballos 123, +15 (41+42+40)

+.- Máximo Fuertes 123, +15 (41+38+44)

4.- Jaime de Wint 124, +16 (40+42+42)

5.- Juan Santos 125, +17 (42+41+42)

Full results

Benjamin Female

1-. Cornelia Bermudo 120, +12 (40+39+41)

2.- Fabiola Merello 120, +12 (42+39+39)

3.- Daniela Lozano 123, +15 (40+40+43)

4.- Liria Siyi Hao 127, +19 (43+41+43)

5.- Marina González 130, +22 (42+44+44)

+.- Candela Visus 130, +22 (39+45+46)

Full results

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