Víctor Pastor was a prophet in his own land, dominating from start to finish in the 35th PGA Championship of Spain by Córdoba, the Association's professional tournament that so many golf legends have won. His name is now engraved on the Cup alongside icons such as Seve Ballesteros, José María Cañizares, Miguel Ángel Martín, Ignacio Garrido, and Alfredo García Heredia, among many others.

With a total of 202 strokes (63, 72, 67, -14), the Cordoba native has become a double Spanish champion, having also won the RFEG Spanish Championship at the end of last year. A feat few players have achieved. One of the most recent was Alfredo García Heredia.

“It wasn’t something I considered when I arrived here, but I’m thrilled to win this tournament on the course where I started golfing. Surrounded by my friends, my family, and my people. I encourage all Spanish professionals to join the TUMI Spain Golf Tour, which is doing a great job with a circuit that’s growing and improving every day. I haven’t looked at the schedule, but if I can support the national circuit, I’ll try to play in a few more tournaments,” commented the winner.

Victor started like a Ferrari and in the first nine holes he had already racked up six birdies and one bogey, putting a great distance on the scoreboard over his closest pursuers.

“It was a wonderful and emotional experience. I hope it encourages people from Córdoba to play golf and that the institutions will provide more support for golf in Córdoba and Andalusia. This is a very accessible circuit with a high level of competition. I had to play very well to win,” he added.

Below the leaderboard, the competition was constantly shifting, with players rising and falling, until Antón Vázquez Muiños, coming from behind, steadily climbed the ranks. His peak moment came with an eagle on the 13th hole, and he carded the best round of the day with a 66, ten under par overall, four strokes behind the younger Pastor brother.

The third place went to Javier Sainz (-9) and fourth to Vicente Blázquez from Madrid (-7).

José Manuel Pardo won the Grupo San Pablo Award for best Under-25

This was the first TUMI Spain Golf Tour tournament to establish the Grupo San Pablo Under-25 Award for the highest-placed young player. There was a close battle between Asier Aguirre and José Manuel Pardo (winner of last season's Izki Golf Doubles with Dani Berná), but in the end, the Special Prize went to Pardo.

“I had it in mind all day, because the prize was between Asier and me. But as soon as I sank the eagle on the 13th hole, I knew the prize was mine,” commented Pardo, who on that hole teed off with a drive, a wood to the green, and a 10-meter putt straight into the hole. “It was the only long putt I made, but it was the most rewarding. This prize is very important for our entire generation of young people who want to make their way in the world of golf, and I know it will help us perform at our best in every tournament,” he concluded.

SOURCE: PGA of Spain

Check the results below, in the Related Links section.