A weekend of sport and hospitality in stunning surroundings
The Mallorca Open Golf Championship, a prestigious event on the Ladies European Tour, was held from the 16th to 18th of November 2023, at the Son Muntaner Golf Course in Palma, Mallorca. This tournament marked the first edition of the Ladies European Tour at this location, following the success of the first two editions under the DP World Edition. The Islander team was there to cheer on the ladies and enjoy the VIP hospitality…
The golf course and the tournament
Son Muntaner Golf Course is a prime example of excellent golf course design and maintenance. Opened in May 2000 and designed by architect Kurt Rossknecht, the course spans a distance of 6305 meters with a par of 72. Its extraordinary design includes challenging greens and meticulous attention to detail, making it a must-play destination for golfers visiting Mallorca. It’s the only course in the Balearic Islands featured on the prestigious European Tour Destinations network, highlighting its exceptional quality and standards. The Mallorca Open Golf Championship at Son Muntaner is an event that offers unique experiences to attendees, combining top-class golf with excellent hospitality and a beautiful setting in Palma, Mallorca. With its stunning course and exceptional organization, the Mallorca Open attracted top talent from around the world, making it a highlight on the golfing calendar.
Hospitality: Restaurant and Bar
In addition to the excellent golfing facilities, Son Muntaner offers outstanding hospitality options. The on-site restaurant and bar provide a welcoming environment for golfers and visitors to relax and enjoy fine dining and refreshments. We were sat at a table for ten in their VIP area and enjoyed a welcome drink and an extensive buffet spread including typical Mallorca and international cold cuts and salads, a choice of several meat and fish based hot meals and at least a dozen of delicious deserts, some of which were provided by the Castillo Son Vida hotel nearby. The food was absolutely delicious and the service impeccable, making this areally special weekend on the island´s social calendar.
There was also an extensive terrace overlooking the golf course, where we could take our food and drinks while enjoying the action. Further out, on the course, there was another bar and several food trucks, for those who preferred to watch things close up, providing that they were disciplined enough to stay completely silent during the shots. We were blessed by a glorious sunny weekend, without a cloud in the sky, which further added to this fantastic experience of sport and hospitality.
I particularly enjoyed a glass of a cold, refreshing St. Germain Spritz cocktail, served by St. Germain Drinks Company at their stunningly romantic drink stand on the terrace of the restaurant.
Winner and Players
The 2023 Mallorca Open was won by Alexandra Försterling from Germany, who delivered an impressive performance with scores of 69-67-67, totaling 203, finishing at 13 under par. Her victory margin was five strokes over the runner-up, Trichat Cheenglab from Thailand, showcasing Försterling’s remarkable skill and consistency throughout the tournament. She earned a winner’s share of €60,000 for her outstanding achievement.
Overall, it was a fantastic day out and I am already looking forward to Mallorca Open 2024!
Event details:
Date: November 16 to 18
Location: Son Muntaner Golf Course, Mallorca, Spain
Format: 54-hole stroke play with no cut
Players: 72 players consisting of 64 Ladies European Tour (LET) players and eight guests
