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DP World Tour – Spanish trio Pablo Larrazábal, Nacho Elvira and Angel Ayora, set for Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship 2026

January 26, 2026 – Spanish trio Pablo Larrazábal, Nacho Elvira and Angel Ayora will return to their home country for the inaugural edition of the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship at Real Club de Golf El Prat in Barcelona from May 7-10.

The Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship 2026 will be the first tournament on the European Swing and Real Club de Golf El Prat will host a DP World Tour event for the first time since the 2015 Open de España. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.

The tournament is new to the 2026 Race to Dubai as part of the Road to 2031 Ryder Cup, following the agreement announced earlier this summer that the 2031 Ryder Cup will be played at Camiral in Catalunya, with Spain becoming the first continental European country to host the biennial contest twice.

Nine-time DP World Tour winner Pablo Larrazábal was born in Barcelona and he is excited to return to his home course, Real Club de Golf El Prat, which he grew up playing on.

The 2008 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year winner is looking to use home comforts to his advantage in Catalunya and win in Spain for the second time in his career having triumphed at the ISPS Handa Championship 2022.

“Real Club de Golf El Prat is a special golf course, and it is a terrific venue for the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship. It’s one of those golf courses where there’s no such thing as a bad hole. You have 18 great holes,” said Pablo Larrazábal.

“I’m fortunate enough to have won on home soil in the past, but to win in my hometown in front of my friends and family would be very special.”

Nacho Elvira has enjoyed a terrific start to the campaign, securing his third DP World Tour title at the 2026 Dubai Invitational, and the 38-year-old is hoping to add to his trophy cabinet in Catalunya.

“I’m very excited to play in the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship,” he said. “It’s always special to play in Spain and I’m really looking forward to it. I have never won on home soil and that has always been a goal of mine.

“This event gives us the opportunity to play on one of the best courses in the country and it is going to be a great week.”

Angel Ayora earned his DP World Tour playing privileges after finishing fourth on the HotelPlanner Tour’s Road to Mallorca Rankings in 2024, and he has not looked back since.

The 21-year-old went on to finish in 20th position on the 2025 Race to Dubai Rankings, which included a top ten finish at the Open de España presented by Madrid, and he is relishing the prospect of playing in front of home crowds again in Barcelona.

“I’m excited to have the chance to play at home in front of some big crowds. I had a great experience in Madrid last year and I finished in the top ten,” he said.

“Real Club de Golf El Prat is a fantastic golf course, and it is going to be another memorable week. I’m very excited to get to Barcelona in May.”

Jorge Villavecchia, CEO of Damm, said: “We are proud to be the title sponsor of the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship for the next five years and we are looking forward to delivering a world-class sporting event at the wonderful Real Club de Golf El Prat, showcasing the region of Catalunya to a global audience.

“It is also fantastic to see players such as Pablo, Nacho and Ángel competing in the event, underlining the strength of Spanish golf and adding to what promises to be a very special week. We have enjoyed a successful and fruitful partnership with the European Tour Group for many years, and we are delighted to continue with this new event.”

Pancho Schröder, President of Real Club de Golf El Prat, added: “We are extremely proud to be hosting the DP World Tour’s Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship, and it is a true recognition of the prestige of Real Club de Golf El Prat.

“The tournament will once again place Real Club de Golf El Prat on the international map of professional golf, and it reaffirms our reputation as one of Europe’s leading golf clubs. It will also provide us with a unique opportunity to further enhance our facilities while strengthening the legacy of our members at the very heart of the club.”

Tickets for the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship can be purchased here.

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Callaway Golf – Nacho Elvira triumph in Belgium using Paradym Ai Smoke driver and Chrome Tour golf ball

May 28, 2024 – For the second consecutive week Callaway’s Paradym Ai Smoke Driver and Chrome Tour Golf Ball secured another headline victory, as Staffer Nacho Elvira triumphed at the 2024 Soudal Open.

Hot on the heels of fellow Callaway Staff Player Xander Schauffele’s wire-to-wire maiden Major success at the PGA Championship, the Spaniard led from the front on the final day at Rinkven International Golf Club in Belgium, to secure his second DP World Tour title.

The 37-year-old shot 22 birdies across the tournament week, firing a -18 total for a one-shot victory.

Among his full bag of Callaway and Odyssey equipment, including a White Hot OG Rossie Putter, was a Paradym Ai Smoke Driver and Fairway Wood, plus a Chrome Tour Golf Ball, the company’s new gold standard in performance.

An emotional Nacho, who secured a €393,133 winner’s cheque, said: “I’m very happy. I was a little bit emotional because I know all the hard work that I put in that sometimes doesn’t show. I couldn’t ask for anything better.”

The Paradym Ai Smoke Driver features the company’s most sophisticated driver face ever. The Ai Smart Face uses real player data and advanced machine learning to create a series of sweet spots all over the face.

Nacho’s Chrome Tour Golf Ball provides outstanding distance, workability, and spin to deliver the best performance from tee-to-green.

Ben Sharpe, President and Managing Director of Callaway EMEA, added: “It’s fantastic to see that our team of Staff Players are continuing to fully embrace our 2024 products, and they are consistently reaping the winning benefits at crucial moments during competitive play. Congratulations to Nacho.”

What’s in the golf bag of Nacho Elvira?

 

  • Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (8.5° (-2D), Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6-X shaft)
  • Fairway Wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max 3 (15°, Fujikura Ventus TR Red 7-X shaft)
  • Utility: Callaway X Forged UT (18°, Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei CK Series TX)
  • Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’24, 4-5; Callaway Apex MB ’24 6-10
  • Wedges: Callaway JAWS MD5 (50°/10ºS and 54°/10ºS); Callaway JAWS Raw (58°/12ºX)
  • Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie
  • Golf Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour

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DP World Tour – Spanish quartet set for the 2024 Estrella Damm Andalucía Masters at RCG Sotogrande

May 21, 2024 – Spanish quartet Adri Arnaus, Jorge Campillo, Nacho Elvira and Pablo Larrazábal will return to their home country for the tenth edition of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande from October 17-20, 2024.

The tournament, which returns to the picturesque Real Club de Golf Sotogrande after a successful first staging in 2023, will be the penultimate event of the DP World Tour’s ‘Back 9’ as players hope to secure their spot in the DP World Tour Play-Offs. Tickets for the event can be purchased here from €20 (for federated members and their friends / families), with free entry for 12 and under children and discounted tickets for 17 and under children.

Nine-time DP World Tour winner Pablo Larrazábal has made a strong start to the season, including a top five finish at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, and he is looking to add to his impressive back catalogue in Andalucía.

The 2008 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year winner is targeting success on home soil for the second time in his career having triumphed at the ISPS Handa Championship in Spain in 2022.

“Real Club de Golf Sotogrande is a special golf course, and it is a terrific venue for the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters,” said Pablo Larrazábal. “I’m fortunate enough to have won on home soil in the past, but to win in Andalucía in front of the home crowds would be very special.”

Three-time DP World Tour winner Jorge Campillo, who won last year at the Magical Kenya Open presented by Absa en route to earning dual membership with the PGA Tour last year, is excited to return to Spain at a pivotal time on the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai.

“It’s going to be amazing to return home and play the Andalucía Masters at such an important time in the season for us,” said Jorge Campillo. “The course looks fantastic so I can’t wait to tee it up in Sotogrande and hopefully I can improve on my top 20 finish from last year. I have never won in Spain and that has always been a goal of mine.”

Nacho Elvira has enjoyed a consistent campaign, missing just one cut in nine starts on the DP World Tour this season, with his best finish being a tie for second at the Magical Kenya Open.

The 37-year-old secured his maiden DP World Tour victory at the Cazoo Open supported by Gareth Bale in 2021 and he will attempt to double his tally later this year at Sotogrande.

“I’m very excited to play in the Andalucía Masters again,” Nacho Elvira said. “It’s always special to play in Spain and I’m really looking forward to it. This event gives us the opportunity to play on one of the best courses in Spain and it is going to be a great week.”

Adri Arnaus earned his DP World Tour playing privileges after securing victory at the Ras Al Khaimah Challenge Tour Grand Final to finish second on the Rankings in 2018, and he has not looked back since.

The 29-year-old went on to claim a maiden DP World Tour title on home soil at the Catalunya Championship, and he is relishing the prospect of playing in front of home crowds once again in San Roque.

“I’m excited to have the chance to play at home in front of some big crowds. I had a great experience at Sotogrande last year and I finished in the top 20,” Adri Arnaus said. “I won my first DP World Tour title in Spain at the Catalunya Championship, and it was one of the best moments in my career. It is going to be another memorable week and I’m very excited to get there in October.”

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Callaway Golf – Play-off sees Sami Välimäki win in Qatar to fellow staffer Jorge Campillo, both with Paradym

October 29, 2023 – Callaway Staffer Sami Välimäki stormed to his second DP World Tour title at the 2023 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters after a thrilling final day for #TeamCallaway.

The 25-year-old Fin came from behind on a stellar Sunday at Doha Golf Club where he chased down 2020 champion and fellow Callaway Staffer Jorge Campillo.

It eventually took a play-off to separate the high-flying team-mates, who both relied on a full bag of Callaway and Odyssey products, including Paradym Triple Diamond Drivers.

Sami secured the €603,208 winner’s cheque with a confident birdie putt on the first play-off hole, using an Odyssey White Hot OG 2-Ball Putter, capping a terrific tournament which saw him shoot rounds of 67, 67, 67 and 69, for an -18 total.

Team Callaway’s dominant week was completed when Spain’s Nacho Elvira claimed joint third place to make it a stunning 1-2-3 finish for the brand.

Immediately after securing the title, Sami Välimäki said: “It’s unbelievable. It’s hard to talk. It’s been a long journey and it feels great. I’ve worked so hard and I feel like I’ve earned it a couple of times but it hasn’t come my way. That’s why it feels so amazing.”

In addition to his Paradym Triple Diamond Driver and Odyssey Putter, Sami gamed a Paradym HL Fairway Wood, Forged UT ’21Utility Iron, Apex TCB ’21 Irons, a quartet of JAWS Raw Wedges, and a Chrome Soft X Golf Ball.

Neil Howie, President and Managing Director of Callaway EMEA, commented: “Our players seem to love the Qatar Masters! It was incredible to once again witness another Callaway victory at this event, and see our Staffers secure the top three places, all using our performance-leading Paradym Drivers.”

What’s in the bag of Sami Välimäki?

  • Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (10,5º, ACCRA TZ RPG 462 MS+)
  • Fairway wood: Callaway Paradym 3HL (16,5º, Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX)
  • Utility: Callaway X Forged UT ‘21 (19º, KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype 105-X)
  • Irons: Callaway APEX TCB ’21 (4-9)
  • Wedges: Callaway JAWS RAW (46º/10ºS, 50º/10ºS, 56º/10ºS, 60º/10ºJ
  • Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG 2-Ball
  • Golf ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X
  • Clothing: Oscar Jacobsen
  • Footwear: Nike Golf

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Galvin Green – Nacho Elvira, new player of the leading technical golf apparel brand

Nacho-Elvira-Galvin-Green-2March 16, 2015 – The Swedish company Galvin Green, leader in technical golf apparel, has just signed the Spanish professional Nacho Elvira to wear its garments in professional tournaments staged on the European Tour 2015.

The Madrid player has recently released the news on social networks: “I’m pleased and happy to announce #GalvinGreen as my new clothing for the #2015 season #impresionante @galvingreen”, said Nacho Elvira.

A professional since 2011, Elvira is a promising golfer who notes in his biography the victory at The Foshan Open 2013 on the Challenge Tour. He achieved six Top-10 in the Tour that same season, besides being 12th and 28th in the Spanish Open in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

In the 2015 season he has already played four tournaments, his best result being 33rd in the Alfred Dunhill Championship. His first tournament wearing Galvin Green garments will be at the Madeira Island Open in CG Santo da Serra, Portugal, next weekend, from 19th to 22nd of March.

“We are very pleased to have Nacho Elvira in the Galvin Green team” says Asa Maria Eklund, Commercial Director of Galvin Green in Spain and Portugal. “He is a talented golfer that fits perfectly with the philosophy of the brand, with a young spirit and committed to the sport, and we are happy to accompany him with our clothing to achieve their aspirations within the European Tour”.

So he joins the Galvin Green Team in Spain and Portugal, which is integrated by other Spanish players like Alvaro Velasco, Carlos Pigem, Mireia Prat, and the Portuguese player Tiago Cruz, winner of the Order of Merit 2014 PGA Portugal.

More information at…

  • The Galvin Green collection is sold via golf stores and golf pro shops.
  • Visit the store locator for your nearest retailer.
  • More information at www.galvingreen.com.
  • Galvin Green is distributed in Spain and Portugal by Farol Lda. company.
  • Contact at spain.portugal@galvingreen.com, tel. +351 917 242 567, mobile 686 632 907.