The Royal Spanish Golf Federation, together with the Autonomous Federations and the support of the Higher Sports Council through its Women and Sport program, promotes the television program HOLAGOLF, a fifteen-minute magazine.
The aim of this program, presented by journalist Miguel Ángel Barbero and professional golfer Patricia Lobato, is to introduce golf to those unfamiliar with it by highlighting its many benefits, such as health, nature, and physical activity. Additionally, leading figures in the sport collaborate to dispel the prejudices that have historically been associated with this recreational and athletic activity.
The twentieth installment begins with a historic finale at the 2024 ACCIONA Open de España, where three Spaniards battled valiantly for the coveted trophy. Ultimately, Ángel Hidalgo defeated Jon Rahm in a tiebreaker for the title, much to the delight of the large crowd. Journalist Hugo Costa summarizes the highlights in 'Palabra de Hugolf'.
On the other hand, in the 'From pro to pro' section, Kiko Luna interviews his former student Josele Ballester, the brand-new US Amateur champion.
In 'Unique Hole', coinciding with the Spanish Open, the complexities of the 18th hole at the Club Campo Villa de Madrid are analyzed. Then, in 'Golf is Health', professional physiotherapist Pablo Llanes discusses a very common injury among golfers: medial epicondylitis, which can be painful and requires taking the necessary precautions to avoid.
Finally, 'Damasgolf' brings a familiar face to the program for viewers: Mariajo Uribe. After a long career competing in the Americas, the Colombian switched from the American circuit to the European one with the goal of achieving a coveted victory on the old continent.
Apart from the weekly premieres, all HOLAGOLF programs are regularly rebroadcast on Teledeporte and are also available for online viewing at http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/holagolf/, www.holagolf.es and www.rfegolf.es.