Victor Perez, Thorbjørn Olesen and Rafa Cabrera Bello, all winners of Rolex Series tournaments, will join Matt Wallace, winner on the PGA Tour, at the Estrella Damm NA Andalucía Masters which will be played from October 17 to 20 at the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande.
The Estrella Damm NA Andalucía Masters, returning to the spectacular Real Club de Golf Sotogrande after its successful debut in 2023, will be the penultimate tournament of the DP World Tour's "Back 9" and will be crucial for players seeking to secure a place in the DP World Tour Play-Offs.
Perez, who won his first Rolex Series title at the 2023 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, is eager to return to Sotogrande after tying for ninth place last year, a circumstance that allowed him to access the PGA TOUR card in 2024 by finishing in the top ten in the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex.
“The final phase of the Race to Dubai features some great tournaments, and the Andalucía Masters is one of them,” Perez said.
“Last year I finished very well and the course was fantastic. I’m really looking forward to going to Sotogrande in October, at this important stage of the season.”.
Wallace, who this month ended a six-year title drought on the DP World Tour by securing his fifth victory on the circuit at the Omega European Masters, is confident of maintaining his good form once he has qualified for the DP World Tour Play-Offs, which will conclude in Dubai with the DP World Tour Championship, the final tournament of the season.
“I always enjoy competing in Spain and I’m looking forward to playing in the Andalucía Masters next month,” Wallace said.
“Winning the Omega European Masters recently was fantastic and I’m really looking forward to fighting for another title on this great tour. Sotogrande is an exceptional course and I’m sure we’ll have a fun week.».
Olesen secured his eighth DP World Tour victory this year at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship and the 2018 Ryder Cup winner is looking to finish the Race to Dubai season strong.
“I’m really looking forward to going back to Spain,” Olesen explained. “It’s a country where I love playing, and the fans are always incredible.”.
“Sotogrande has a great golfing tradition and I know the atmosphere will be very special this year. I hope to give my best in this crucial phase of the Race to Dubai.”.
Cabrera Bello, a Ryder Cup player whose last DP World Tour victory came at the 2021 ACCIONA Open de España, is delighted with the possibility of playing again in front of the Spanish public and is looking for more success in his home country.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to play at home in front of a full stadium,” he said. “The fans give us their full support in the tournament, and there’s always a fantastic atmosphere throughout the week.”.
“Winning in Madrid was incredible, and I would love to repeat it in front of our fans.”.
“The Real Club de Golf Sotogrande is a very special course and we are eager to take on the challenge it presents. It's going to be another memorable week and I'm really looking forward to October.”.
Tickets for the Estrella Damm NA Andalucía Masters are now available, with discounts for federation members and free entry for children under 13.,
SOURCE: Tournament Organization
