Spain has once again triumphed at the World University Championships, just as it did in 2022. This time, the haul consisted of three gold medals (team and men's individual categories), one silver, and one bronze. Pablo Ereño, Albert Boneta, Daniela Campillo, and Paula de Francisco were the key players in Spain's success at the Ruuhikoskigolf course in Finland.

Full results

The men's competition produced a fierce battle between Pablo Ereño (-8 at the end) and Albert Boneta (-6), with Ereño emerging victorious after both finished the day with 73 strokes. It was the first over-par round for both Spaniards, who reached this stage after maintaining an impeccable record throughout the week, including a round of 66 strokes each.

Two strokes separated them in a thrilling finish with several lead changes. Pablo Ereño's four consecutive birdies between holes 10 and 13 proved decisive against Albert Boneta, who, with this runner-up finish at the World Championships, closes a magnificent amateur career, as has the third Spaniard in the competition, Javier Barcos. The Navarrese golfer finished ninth with -1.

The outstanding performance of the three team members inevitably led to Spain's victory in the team event. The team, captained by Luis Méndez and assisted by coach Sergio de Céspedes, finished the week at -19, eleven points ahead of Canada.

Gold in the women's event and bronze for Daniela Campillo

The news from the women's competition is equally magnificent: a gold medal for Spain, bronze for Daniela Campillo (+1), and fourth place for Paula de Francisco (+2). The third key player in the team's success was Violeta Fernández-Tagle (+13).

Spain has finished two strokes ahead of the Italian and South Korean teams thanks to good rounds by Paula de Francisco (70) and Daniela Campillo (73), who were unable to take the individual title secured by the Italian Anna Zanusso (-3).

It is worth mentioning that the Barcelona golfer led the competition at the end of the first two days with the boost of a first card of 65 strokes (-7) that brought with it the course record at Ruuhikoskigolf.

FINAL RESULTS

Men's Team Category

1.- Spain 557 (141+136+139+141)

2.- Canada 568 (139+146+145+138)

Men's Individual Category

1.- Pablo Ereño (Spain) 280 (71+70+66+73)

2.- Albert Boneta (Spain) 282 (70+66+73+73)

Women's team category

1.- Spain 571 (140+144+144+143)

2.- Italy 573 (144+142+142+145)

+.- South Korea 573 (145+139+145+144)

Female individual category

1.- Anna Zanusso (Italy) 285 (75+69+69+72)

3.- Daniela Campillo (Spain) 289 (65+71+80+73)

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