THE SHOWCASE SPAIN 2026

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Spanish junior golf will have a new training and international exposure experience this summer thanks to The Showcase Spain, an initiative created to support young players and their families on their journey to college golf in the United States. 

The event will be held from July 28 to 30, 2026 at the National Golf Centre in Madrid, with a format focused on learning, sports assessment and academic guidance.

The proposal arises to respond to an obvious need: many young Spanish players have talent, but they do not always have direct access to US coaches or a clear guide on the admission processes to American universities.

Unlike other formats focused solely on competition, this event will combine high performance, technical instruction, and comprehensive training. Participants will work in small groups at training stations, supported by advanced technology, addressing all facets of the game and competition.

The educational dimension is key, not only for the players but also for their families. The program will include specific seminars on eligibility, academic regulations, how the university system works, communication with coaches, and psychological preparation for the transition to the U.S., with the goal of providing practical tools for making informed decisions about each player's athletic and academic future.

In this first edition, the event will feature the participation of three leading university coaches: Giovana Maymon (University of Arizona), Armen Kirakossian (UCLA) and Matthew Thurmond (Arizona State University), who will not only observe the players' performance, but will actively and personally participate in their guidance and development.

The project is driven by Golf Performance, whose team includes Marta Figueras-Dotti, current president of the LET and the first Spanish player to receive a scholarship in the USA, and Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño, a Tour player, who, in his own words, admits that if a platform like The Showcase had existed, he would undoubtedly have experienced American university life.

Technology will play an essential role in performance evaluation, not only through tools like TrackMan, video analytics and SAM PuttLab, but also by integrating the Showcase Platform, developed in conjunction with Badgie, creating a digital player profile accessible to coaches and college recruiters in the United States, thus extending the value of the event beyond the three days of training and competition.

The fee will be 990 euros for the first 25 registrants and 1,100 euros for everyone after that number.

Places are limited and the deadline for registration is July 15, 2026.

SOURCE: The Showcase Spain