Copa Sotogrande 2025: Where the Future of Golf Takes Shape

Jan 30, 2025

Every year, some of the world’s most talented amateur golfers gather at the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande to compete in the prestigious Copa Sotogrande, also known as the European Nations Cup.

In 2025, the tournament returns from March 26-29, promising another thrilling competition on one of Spain’s most iconic golf courses.

Photo © Andalucia Golf

A Tournament with a Rich Legacy

The tournament’s roots date back to the Jerez Cup in 1970, evolving into today’s European Nations Cup. Over the years, it has hosted young talents who later became international golf stars, including Sergio García, Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, and Francesco Molinari.

The Competition Format

The event follows a 72-hole stroke play format over four days. Each national team consists of four players, with the three best daily scores counting towards the team total. In the case of a tie, a sudden-death playoff determines the winner.

A World-Class Course: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Real Club de Golf Sotogrande is known for its challenging layout, strategic bunkers, and breathtaking scenery. It provides the perfect setting for a championship of this caliber.

Rory McIlroy, champion of the 2007 Copa Sotogrande, alongside Antonio Martín Urquijo, president of the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande at the time, and Gonzaga Escauriaza, president of the RFEG (photo © Real Club de Golf Sotogrande).

Will We See the Next Golf Superstar?

Many of the sport’s biggest names first gained recognition at Copa Sotogrande before turning professional. Could the next golfing legend emerge in 2025?

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