The Real Club Sevilla Golf will witness the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Challenge de España, a tournament that has established itself on the Challenge Tour calendar as one of the most important events of the season, with the ability to catapult players to the top of world golf. 

The data proves it, and the players will have the opportunity to seize their chance in this tournament, promoted by the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, which will take place from May 9 to 12 in Seville.

The Challenge de España was first held in 1999 in El Saler and since then it has toured some of the best golf courses in our country in the provinces of Valencia, Badajoz, Alicante, Álava, Madrid, Girona, La Gomera, Cádiz, Almería, now returning to Andalusia but, for the first time, visiting Seville for one of the most important events in its history.

A story that began in 1999 with the aim of fostering the talent of future players, with a humble beginning until becoming a milestone in the Challenge Tour since, in these years, the Challenge de España has grown year after year in terms of quality and prestige, attracting players who are currently among the great stars of world golf.

For Jaime Salaverri, Vice President of the RFEG and President of the Professionals Committee, “this is a very special edition and deserves a fantastic course like the Real Club Sevilla Golf. Looking back on the great moments we've experienced in the past 24 editions, we can be very proud not only of the winners who have risen to prominence following their victory in the Challenge de España, but also of the opportunities we've been able to offer our professionals to reach the major tours, as they have done. We are very satisfied with the work done and very excited to continue supporting the Challenge Tour.”.

Jamie Hodges, Chief Executive of the Challenge Tour, says, “We are delighted with the impact the Challenge de España has had on the Challenge Tour over the years, during which we have seen some great players emerge as a result of this tournament. It is one of the most important events on the calendar, and this year we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Challenge de España, so it will undoubtedly be a very special event.».

The event will be held at one of Spain's finest courses, the RC Sevilla Golf Club, which has hosted some of the country's most prestigious tournaments. Rafael Dominguez, its President, expressed his delight, saying, “We have witnessed some truly great events here, and now we are thrilled to re-establish our presence on the world golf stage with this double celebration: the 25th anniversary of the Challenge de España and the 35th anniversary of the Challenge Tour. Many outstanding players have emerged from the RCSG, and we hope this trend continues so we can enjoy high-quality golf and witness a winner who reaches the pinnacle of the sport.”.

For his part, Javier Gervás, organizer of the Challenge de España, affirms that “the growth in terms of impact and importance has been exponential; the path it has traveled over all these years has left an indelible mark on Spanish golf and, without a doubt, has greatly helped to position golf at a national level. It is a fundamental event on the calendar for golfers of the present, the future, and the past of Spanish golf.”.

The Challenge de España will be held at the Real Club Sevilla Golf from May 8th to 12th and promises to be a great week of golf in Andalusia, thanks to the sponsorship of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation and the support of the Royal Andalusian Golf Federation and the Spanish National Sports Council, as well as AON, Allianz, Iberdrola, Volvo, Mahou-Solán de Cabras, Tag Heuer, BCD Sports, Loterías y Apuestas del Estado (Spanish National Lottery), Kyocera, and Scalpers. JGolf is the organizing company of the Challenge de España.