The stunning Camiral Golf and Wellness, host of the 2031 Ryder Cup.
The DP World Tour has confirmed that Barcelona will be the host for the 2031 Ryder Cup at the prestigious Camiral Golf and Wellness. This marks Spain’s second time hosting the event, having previously held it in 1997. With a significant contribution from the Catalan government, the tournament aims to boost local tourism and economic growth. The venue has a rich history in professional golf and will play a key role in showcasing the sport over the upcoming years, including various championships leading to the Ryder Cup.
The DP World Tour has officially announced that Barcelona will host the 2031 Ryder Cup at the renowned Camiral Golf and Wellness, located just outside the city in the Catalonia region of Spain. This prestigious golf tournament will mark Spain’s second time as the host, with the first being in 1997 at Valderrama Golf Club, where Europe triumphed over the United States under the leadership of captain Seve Ballesteros.
Camiral Golf and Wellness, formerly known as PGA Catalunya, has been a significant site for professional golf, having hosted multiple high-profile events, including the Spanish Open in 2000, 2009, and 2014, as well as the Final Stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School for eight consecutive years. The venue is also scheduled to host the Catalunya Championship in 2028, 2029, and 2030, serving as a prelude to the Ryder Cup.
This announcement comes after more than a decade of anticipation, as the DP World Tour typically reveals future Ryder Cup sites eight years ahead of time. Local government and sponsors play a crucial role in funding, with reports indicating a significant contribution of €40 million from the Catalan government to support the event.
The Ryder Cup is recognized as one of the most important and lucrative events in the golfing calendar, providing substantial economic benefits and global exposure for the host regions. With Barcelona at the helm of hosting the tournament, the city aims to leverage this opportunity to amplify its tourism and economic growth.
Spain previously competed for the honor of hosting the 2022 Ryder Cup but was ultimately outperformed by Italy, which hosted the tournament in Rome in 2023. With the upcoming event in 2031, Spain will join the ranks of France and Italy as the only countries in mainland Europe to host the tournament multiple times.
Looking ahead, the next Ryder Cups are scheduled for Bethpage Black in 2025, Adare Manor in Ireland in 2027, and Hazeltine National in Minnesota in 2029. Following Barcelona’s hosting in 2031, San Francisco will host the 2033 event, and Washington D.C. will follow in 2037, with the 2035 venue yet to be determined.
In terms of course design, initial plans for a new third course at Camiral specifically for the Ryder Cup were negated following rejection by the Catalan government. Instead, a composite course will be developed, utilizing elements from the existing Stadium and Tour Courses on the property. The specific holes to be featured in this composite course will be finalized over the next six years, leading up to the tournament.
In terms of leadership, reports have surfaced suggesting that Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia may be nominated as the European captain for the 2031 Ryder Cup, a nod to Seve Ballesteros’s impactful legacy during the 1997 event.
Adding to the list of official partners, the Barcelona-based brewing company Estrella Damm, founded in 1876, has been designated as the Official Beer of the 2031 Ryder Cup. They will also be the title sponsor of the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship, set to commence in 2026.
As preparations for the tournament commence, all eyes will be on Barcelona and its surrounding areas, anticipating the exciting prospects the Ryder Cup will bring for fans, players, and the local economy alike.
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