The Qualifying School of Alps Tour that took place in Italy and several of our members have gotten the card to play next year. Practicing playing golf at El Prat, near the city of Barcelona, is a luxury for golf professionals and golf lovers.

Eduard Rousaud, player of the Alps Tour

Of all of them, Eduard Rousaud played great golf. With rounds of 71, 73 and 71 strokes and a total of -1, Eduard was ranked 10th, only 6 strokes behind the winner,  David Ravetto who is also an amateur, at the Golf Nazionale in Rome. In this way, the young player member of Real Club de Golf El Prat got the full Alps Tour card so he could play all the tournaments planned for 2021. Undoubtedly, a great feat to end this season that, although strange in many ways, has been successful for the Catalan player.

From Real Club de Golf El Prat we are very proud that our member has demonstrated a great value within the golf course and during this difficult competition, a result of the effort and long hours of training in our golf course facilities.

But he was not the only one who enjoyed the time in Italy. Three of our members also participated in this competition, and although they didn’t get the full card, they will get into most of the tournaments.

Víctor García Broto, partial card of the Alps Tour

Victor García Broto with 74, 77 and 73 strokes and a total of +8 will be able to play approximately 80% of the tournaments of the Alps Tour 2021. Although he was not happy with his performance, he knows that by practicing at Real Club de Golf El Prat he will be able to achieve all his goals. We have no doubt! For the time being, he will continue in the amateur world and will combine it with his participation in this professional tour.

Agustí Quinquilla and Juan Luis Sánchez, will also play the Alps Tour

Tied with +12 were the amateur Agustí Quinquilla and the professional Juan Luis Sánchez, both members of our Club. They will also be able to play many tournaments of the mentioned tour, and we are sure that with their dedication and effort they will reach all their goals. Undoubtedly, we are waiting for them in El Prat with the best conditions so they can continue practicing. Being a professional , and they know it well, constancy and perseverance with a lot of patience is required and, of course, being able to practice in the best facilities to become the best player.

The Real Club de Golf El Prat will continue to support all its professionals and amateurs who compete at the highest levels. With the excellent facilities that we have and the great maintenance that our workers do, the players find a golf paradise next to the city of Barcelona. The practice area hold a large capacity of players, as well as its several approach and putting areas. The c hallenging 45 holes of golf designed by Greg Norman are the dream of any players . In addition, pros and club members can also get in shape at the club’s gym with Technogym’s latest technology in fitness equipment. Technique, quality and fun are guaranteed at the Real Club de Golf El Prat.

This fall we are experiencing the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, and as a result, tourists are again in a situation of uncertainty. For this reason, it is essential for cities like Barcelona to work on their safety protocols and to convey confidence to all their visitors. Thanks to initiatives like Safe Travels stamps of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Barcelona, Safe city Safe visit promoted by Barcelona City Council, we can make of our city a safe and prosperous place.

What is the “Safe Travels” stamp?

The “Safe Travels” stamp was developed and launched by the members of the WTTC, an organization that represents private sector tourism businesses, with help of other organisms like the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Prevention, governments, and other industry associations.

It is specifically designed to allow all travelers from around the world to recognize destinations and companies which have adopted health and hygiene global standardized protocols. But it will not only be beneficial for our visitors but also for the economy, as it will help accelerate the recovery of the industry that has been most affected by the Covid-19.

Thanks to this initiative Barcelona will be able to restore the confidence and tranquility of our tourists, as well as their safety by being one of the first destinations having the “Safe Travels” stamp.

Barcelona, Safe city Safe visit

This project of Barcelona City Council aims to give the necessary help to the companies of different industries of the tourism sector to be able to apply correctly the safety and hygiene measures.

Marian Muro, Turisme de Barcelona Managing Director:

“It is necessary to adopt adequate security measures and protocols to make our visitors feel safe and thus to bolster the confidence. This will allow the travel and tourism industry to be perfectly aligned around a global guidelines”

This new initiative pretends to become a reference source for all visitors, and one that is stable and reliable, so that tourist feel safer in our city. If you are planning to travel to Barcelona, check it out so you can feel confident about the measures taken in the city.

Real Club de Golf El Prat in Barcelona

Golf is one of the many activities that can be done in Barcelona, and Real Club de Golf El Prat is the best place to do it. Only 30 minutes from Barcelona and in the middle of nature you can enjoy the 45 holes designed by Greg Norman.

At the RCG El Prat we have also implemented security measures and regulatory protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19. You can see these measures in our post Golf in Barcelona, a safe sport.

But what it is certain, is that Golf is a very safe sport because is played outdoors and you can keep a safety distance all along. At Real Club de Golf El Prat, best golf course in Barcelona, we want to offer the best safe experience to all our players, and that is why we are very conscious that the safety rules have to be followed in order to enjoy our Club, Barcelona and protect all the society.

During these times where COVID-19 has been the protagonist of this 2020, we all have had to adapt to this new scene, and golf in Barcelona has been no exception. But the sport is still as necessary as before or even more, as it helps us physically and psychologically. And we, golf lovers, are very lucky to be able to play this sport.

Why is golf a safe sport?

We could say that golf is one of the safest sports to practice now a days. It is difficult to find a space where it is easy to maintain social distance than in a golf course, especially to those that live in a city like Barcelona. For that reason, golf has a certain advantage over other sports. Since it has non-contact activity, it is easy to respect personal space to avoid possible contagion.

Another characteristic of golf that makes it an accessible and safe sport after Covid-19, is that it is practiced outdoors.  The probability of transmission decreases in these circumstances for being surrounded by nature and fresh air, something very precious in these times.

But obviously, the sport is not entirely safe without our cooperation. We all must do our bit:

On one hand, Real Club de Golf el Prat has implemented new measures to guarantee the security of all visitors and to adapt to these new times.  With the elaboration of a security protocol based on the health authorities’ recommendations, it has been possible to make golf a safe sport.

On the other hand, golfers also have had to make an extra effort, like changing small habits. We know how hard it is to avoid small instinctive actions such as celebrating with a hug or a handshake, getting too close to someone to have a quick chat on the tee, touching someone else’s equipment… But avoiding these actions is a very small price to pay in order to enjoy our sport again.

Playing golf in Barcelona

There are certain things and behaviours that have changed while playing golf, so it’s understandable that some questions arise about the right way to act around a golf course.

How do I get the ball out of the hole? Can I touch the flag?

At no time may the flag be touched with the hands. A mechanism has been enabled to take the ball out of the hole with the help of a stick, thus avoiding touching the flag.

If there are no rakes in the bunkers, how is the sand in the bunkers smoothed out?

If the ball falls into a bunker, we will no longer have the rakes.  To smooth the area in which we have played, we will have to do it with our foot or with our golf club to try to leave it as good as possible for other players.

We can see more clearly the answers to these questions in this video about the Club’s protocol.

A day of golf at Real Club de Golf Prat in times of Coronavirus

We are in Barcelona, it is a sunny day, so we decided to go and play golf at Real Club de Golf El Prat.

 We stopped at the entrance to get the temperature check and it is all good so we park the car and we head to the reception … With the mask on, of course.

 At the reception we will ask for a tee time on the Pink or Yellow course, if it has not been previously booked through our website, and in both occasions we will pay the greenfee as well as any other service that is needed such as an electric trolley or a buggy. In our case, we have asked for a buggy to play the Pink course, the most demanding course designed by Greg Norman and host of the Spanish Open in 10 occasions.

Before starting the round, let’s go to the driving range and hit a few balls. However, we must always respect the social distance and wear our masks except when practicing and playing golf. Since we still have some time, we decide to spend some time in the approach and putting green area.

Let’s play

It’s almost our tee time, so let’s get the buggy and head to the first tee. Here we can take off the mask, but always keeping the safety distance: 2 meters as the rules indicate, even when being on the green. We start by making a par… not bad for the first hole! In the flagstick we find mechanisms to lift the hole and get our golf ball without the need of touching the flag. It is important to remember to never touch the flag with your hands to avoid possible infections.

On the next hole we are not so lucky and our ball falls into a bunker. We only need one shot to get it out of there, but when we do, we realize that there is no rake. That’s because we have to smooth the sand with our golf club or our feet. We fix the bunker and we are ready to continue playing!

After enjoying 18 magnificent holes at Real Club de Golf el Prat and only 30 minutes away from Barcelona, it is time to put our mask back on and take our buggy in to the disinfection area. If we had taken an electric trolley, we would have taken it to the corresponding disinfection area, also at the reception exit. Without a doubt, there is nothing better than enjoying a sunny golf morning in a place like Real Club de Golf El Prat.

A safe sport in Barcelona

Golf is the best sport to practice outdoors, especially during a pandemic, because there is less risk of contagion. This can be a good time to start learning how to play golf and we are sure that you will end up loving it. And for those who are already golf lovers, don’t forget to come to the best golf course in Barcelona and enjoy this exciting and safe sport.

Golf professionals from Barcelona and from all over choose the Real Club de Golf El Prat as their best training course because for all the great facilities. In addition, professionals from other parts of Europe and even from around the world come to the best golf course in Barcelona, to test their technique on two courses designed by Greg Norman.

With 280 hectares, the Real Club de Golf El Prat is one of the largest clubs in Spain. The Club has 45 holes, a driving range with double tee; two putting greens , as well as two fantastic approach areas with practice bunkers.

Lucas Vacarisas, Spanish Professional Champion 2020

Lucas Vacarisas grants us an interview after winning two tournaments: the Alps Tour of Andalucía and the Spanish Professional Championship 2020. In 2016 and with only 18 years old, he became a professional golfer and this 2020 is being, without a doubt, a great golf year. What’s more, with his first professional victory in the Alps Tour and his good results during the season, Lucas is currently in 2nd position in the Alps Tour ranking with clear options to win the Challenge Tour card.

Training at the best golf course in Barcelona

Winning a tournament at a professional level cannot be done by anyone. On the contrary, it’s an accumulation of circumstances, training, hours, trips, mental work… and Lucas has gathered everything to enter the winners list. We ask him about the victory, and he is straight-forward about his feelings.

“After so many years it has been a boost of confidence. Winning is hard and it has been a relief for me. More than anything it is very rewarding.”

According to Lucas, training at Real Club de Golf El Prat has benefited him greatly because of the magnificent short and long game facilities. In addition, not only do Greg Norman’s 36 holes help him to have his game at a high level, but the Pitch & Putt course make it easier for him to train his precision, something he likes very much.

Another reason why professionals choose our Club is precisely the fact that there are so many professionals.

” It is a luxury to be able to train with colleagues since motivation and competition are the order of the day.”

Lucas has also valued it very much after the lock down as they organized a pool every Thursday that served them to practice in a competition level and, although it is not the same as being in a tournament, it can be very much like it.

Thinking like a golf winner

Every golf player wonders what to do in order to win a tournament in a sport as demanding as golf. Lucas has it clear,

“I have changed my behaviour off the course and I am now much calmer and more orderly in my day-to-day life. Also on the course I have changed the way I train, paying more attention, because you have to take advantage of every second you are here on the golf course and in the end, it is what makes the difference when you are in the tournament.”

This season Lucas has got very good results and this has had an impact on the ranking of the Alps Tour and therefore on his future. This week he plays the final of the Alps Tour and is in second position and one step away from getting the Challenge card. It can be a psychologically difficult situation, as that tournament would make a difference in his future. But Lucas, characterized by his calm personality, tells us that he is certain that it depends on himself and his goal is to play shot by shot, with a winning desire. He knows next year he wants to play in the Challenge Tour.

Spanish Professional Championship 2020

A final round worthy of the best professionals was the one experienced by Lucas Vacarisas at the Logroño Golf Course. With one hole left and losing by one stroke, Lucas knew that he had to make a birdie to have a chance of winning. He believes that the 18th hole was an affordable hole to make a good result, besides he had just given three good tee shots and he was confident about his game. With a favourable wind, he decided to play that par 5 with the same strategy he had previously planned. With a good start, he left himself the opportunity to hit the green with his second shot, and he did so, leaving himself a four-foot putt for Eagle. Although we made a reference of his calm personality, it is worth mentioning his temperance in order to make an Eagle putt and take over the tournament.

How to train in the best golf course in Barcelona

Our member is very focused on training the short game and under 100 meters, strokes that he considers must improve in order to compete at the highest level and he can train perfectly in our Club, the best golf course in Barcelona.

Although he does not consider himself superstitious, he does confess that he carries two of his nephew’s stones in his golf bag. But he is more of a thinker, and when we ask him about his future, it is clear to him that golf is difficult and uncertain, that the only thing he can do is to train hard, and the results will tell how far he can go.

The best hole of the Real Club de Golf El Prat

Lucas Vacarisas tells us his game strategy to play his favourite hole, the 16th of the Yellow Course. With a good tee shot to the centre-right part of the fairway, it leaves an opportunity to hit the green in two. Then, with 225 meters to the flag, Lucas chooses a wood with the intention of playing a high ball and be able to stop it on the green. Although this time he has not reached the green, the chip he has is easy and he plays it perfectly to leave him a 1.5 meter putt for birdie. Finally, he makes the birdie, but he points out that the hole is not easy, that the important thing is to make a good tee shot to give you the chance of signing a good result.

His teammates describe him as a great player and a better person. Two qualities that we are sure will help him go far in this profession. The Real Club de Golf El Prat wishes you many successes in your professional career.

Considered one of the best Golf courses in Europe, the Real Club de Golf El Prat has recently been ranked as the Best Golf Resort in Barcelona and top 20 Best Golf Resorts in Europe by Golf World Ranking.

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• Top 20 Golf Resort in Europe
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Best Golf Resort in Barcelona

The union between Real Club de Golf El Prat and La Mola Resort & Spa hotel has resulted in the best Golf Resort in Barcelona, ​​offering golf and accommodation just 30 minutes away from the city centre, ​​making it an excellent option for the most demanding players.

La Mola Resort & Spa has 185 rooms, 3 bars and a restaurant and offers a wide variety of services for relaxation and well-being, including a spa, outdoor pool, sauna and gym. The Hotel, located a few minutes from the Club House, offers complimentary buggy shuttle service to all its golfing clients.

Marcello Della Vecchia,  Sales and Marketing Director of the Real Club de Golf El Prat, evaluates this recognition very positively. “This recognition is the result of the great effort that the team makes daily. We are very happy to be in this ranking and it encourages us to be optimistic for the future. In recent months, we have been working on protocols  for our visitors to play safely, and the response has been very positive so far. We hope people can travel without restrictions very soon and they can visit us and enjoy our facilities.”

Top 20 Golf Resorts in Europe

Considered one of the most historic and prestigious courses in Europe, Real Golf El Prat has organized more than 250 top-level international and national tournaments. For 10 editions, Real Club de Golf El Prat hosted the Spanish Open of the European Tour with the participation of great golf professionals such as Sergio García, Miguel Ángel Jiménez and Francesco Molinari.

The Real Club de Golf El Prat has always been on the map of golf courses in Europe and Golf World has ranked our course, together with La Mola Resort & SPA, Top 20 best Golf Resorts in Europe 2020. Therefore, the Club continues to be a benchmark both in golf quality and in comfort.

Best golf course in Barcelona

Golf courses in Barcelona, such as Real Club de Golf el Prat, allow players to enjoy the endless activities that the city has to offer. Just 30 minutes away from Barcelona, ​​players can organize their free time and take the opportunity to get to know the Catalan capital.

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city that offers lots of history and art to its visitors who can also enjoy the beaches, practically all year round due to its Mediterranean climate. Because its location, Barcelona also enjoys the Tibidabo Mountain in the Collserola natural park. The panoramic view of Barcelona during a hike will be quite an experience.

The city of Barcelona is a great destination for golf players thanks to its airport, Barcelona-El Prat Airport, as it has direct access from practically everywhere on the planet. With national and international flights, players can visit our Club at any time and book a tee time that suits them best to play our two 18-hole courses.

Real Club de Golf El Prat – Barcelona

With 280 hectares, the Real Club de Golf El Prat is one of the largest clubs in Spain. The Club boasts 45 holes, a double-ended driving range, two putting greens, as well as two approach areas including practice bunkers. The Clubhouse, modern in style but without losing its essence, has two restaurants and bars for players to enjoy local specialities.

Apart from being a Members Club, Barcelona’s finest golf course also welcomes thousands of annual visitors who want to play Greg Norman’s courses. The Pink Course is designed for the most demanding players since the first 9 holes are narrow and highly technical, and a demanding second round in which recoveries will be key to achieving a good result. The Yellow course has been positively modified in 2020 to offer 18 high-level holes for any level of player.

Undoubtedly, a comfortable and high-quality golf holiday in Barcelona is now possible with the union of Real Club de Golf El Prat and La Moral Resort & Spa. Through our website, our players will be able to organize their golf getaway with the advice of the Club’s staff.

We start the week surrounded by champions from our Club. And the fact is that the facilities of Real Club de Golf El Prat are ideal to practice golf in Barcelona and allow young golfers to prepare in a high level.

In addition, our Club is also for professionals. Professional players of all levels and ages are members of the Club in order to train golf near Barcelona on 36 high-level holes. Names like Pablo Larrazábal, Adrià Arnaus, Mireia Prat or Lucas Vacarisas are part of this cast of professionals. 

Sergio García, honorary member

Our honorary member, Sergio Garcia, won at Sanderson Farms, the last tournament on the PGA Tour. The best thing was how he won it. With a single stroke ahead of Peter Malnati, Sergio had 5 birdies and an eagle for a total of 67 strokes. Now, the Spanish player has already won in 3 different decades: 2000’s, 2010’s and 2020’s. Congratulations champion!

Barcelona International Golf Cup

Our member, Victor García Broto, was proclaimed champion of the Barcelona International Golf Cup. The tournament was held at the Club de Golf Barcelona, near the Montserrat mountain. The tournament, valid for the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) as well as scoring for the absolute Grand Prix, Boys / Girl of FCGolf, was played over 54 holes with a total of 90 male and female participants.

Almost a year after the founding of Barcelona Golf Destination, the city of Barcelona is positioning itself as one of the main destinations to play golf in southern Europe.

This association is the result of the union of the 7 top-level golf courses in Barcelona  such as the Real Club de Golf El Prat, Club de Golf Barcelona, ​​Golf La Roca, Club de Golf Llavaneras, Club de Golf Montanyà, Club de Golf Terramar and Club de Golf Vallromanes, all located less than 50 km from Barcelona.

Index

– Barcelona Golf Destination

– Barcelona Golf pass

– Golf + accommodation packages

– Real Club de Golf El Prat

– Terramar Golf Club

– Llavaneras Golf Club

– Vallromanes Golf Club

– Golf Montanyà

– Barcelona Golf Club

– Golf La Roca

Barcelona Golf Destination

The Barcelona Golf Destination is the result of the union of seven golf courses in the province of Barcelona with the common goal of positioning the territory and the city as one of the best golf destinations in Europe.

Barcelona’s Tourism board has given full support and collaboration to the association. ” The Golf tourism still has a long way to go and thanks to Barcelona Golf Destination and its ambitious action plan, together with the promotion of our tourism brand Barcelona is much more, we will be able to attract a quality audience to the destination of Barcelona” he explains Juan Luis Ruiz, Deputy Delegate for Tourism.

In addition, Barcelona Golf Destination offers countless advantages for all our visitors.

Advantatges of our visitors

First, players will be able to enjoy their best game in golf clubs with great tradition, wide international recognition and located in the surroundings of the city of Barcelona.

The different natural landscapes of these clubs offer a unique experience in each course. At the Real Club de Golf el Prat, you can play in the middle of a natural park at the foot of the imposing La Mola Mountain. From Club de Golf Terramar and Club de Golf Llavaneras they will see the wonderful Mediterranean coast. What is more, Club de Golf Barcelona has stunning views of the Montserrat Mountain and at Golf La Roca, Golf Montanyà and Club de Golf Vallromanes golfers will play surrounded by nature.

The Mediterranean climate offers an average temperature of 21 degrees in autumn and spring, allowing you to play golf in perfect conditions 365 days a year!

In addition, our visitors will not only be able to play golf but also to enjoy a wonderful city full of art, history and charm. Gaudí’s most impressive buildings, Mediterranean gastronomy, a wide variety of leisure and culture, and a privileged location on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea make Barcelona one of the best capitals in the world.

Golf pass Barcelona

The Golf Pass Barcelona is a “virtual” card that allows you to obtain different packages of green fees in order to play up to 5 different golf courses with a flat rate.

In this way, the visitor can design their trip in a personalized way and make a single reservation for all the courses in which they want to play.

The fee for this pass is:

– 3 green fees of 18 holes in 3 different courses: € 199

– 5 green fees of 18 holes in 3 different courses: € 299

Golf + Accommodation Packages in Barcelona

To offer the full experience, the association has also designed packages that include green fees and accommodation at the hotels located in and around the golf clubs or in the centre of Barcelona, depending on the visitors demand.

Visitors can now enjoy these packs of 4 nights and 3 Green Fees in 8 different hotels, all located near the different courses.

Real Club de Golf El Prat

Located near the Sant Llorenç del Munt i L’Obac natural park and just 30 minutes from Barcelona, ​​the Real Club de Golf El Prat has positioned itself as one of the most exclusive golf clubs in Europe.

The 45 holes, designed by the famous architect and golf professional Greg Norman, have hosted several editions of the Spanish Open of the European Tour with the participation of great players such as Sergio García. Its first-class facilities and services have been awarded with numerous international awards and for this reason, many professionals such as Pablo Larrazábal or Adrià Arnaus, among many others, choose the Real Club de Golf El Prat to prepare their game.

Club de Golf Terramar

Club de Golf Terramar is located in Sitges, 35 km from Barcelona. With wonderful views of the Mediterranean Sea, at Terramar you can play golf and enjoy the beach. Its extraordinary 18-hole course facing the sea has hosted competitions such as the Mediterranean Ladies Open of the Ladies European Tour.

It is a very pleasant course to play since most of the holes are flat and varied and, in addition, the microclimate of Sitges allows you to play with good weather throughout the year.

Club de Golf Llavaneras

Another club with views of the Mediterranean Sea is Club de Golf Llavaneras. Just 30 km from the city of Barcelona and 45 km from the Costa Brava, you can enjoy one of the oldest and most exclusive clubs on the Barcelona Coast.

This Club, founded in 1945, was designed by F.W. Hawtree. Later on, the golf course was extended with the design of Ramón Espinosa, Magí Sardà and Alfonso Vidaor. This course, with narrow fairways and small greens, is suitable for both beginners and more experienced players, In addition, players will be able to enjoy their gastronomy on the Club’s beautiful terrace with sea views.

Vallromanes Golf Club

Just 25 km from the city of Barcelona we find the Vallromanes Golf Club designed and built by Mr. FW Hawtree in 1972 and surrounded by nature a

nd a diverse fauna. Its Clubhouse is one of the most emblematic elements since it is an old Mediterranean mansion built in 1713. It has a magnificent 18-hole course that has hosted major tournaments such as the Spanish Open in 1985, or more recently, the Santander Golf Tour for women.

Club de Golf Montanyà

At the foot of the Montseny Mountain we find the Club de Golf Montanyà. Its fauna and flora make this course a unique place to play golf, cre

ating a balance between the pleasure of golf and the contemplation of nature.

The course, designed by David Thomas, is a fun but demanding golf course suitable for all kinds of players.

Club de Golf Barcelona

This European-style club is located in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, 27 kilometers from Barcelona.

The course, designed by Jose Mª Olazábal, consists of two very different courses between them: the first, with 18 holes, is varied and very demanding, ideal for competition. The second, 9 holes, is flatter and easier. In addition, it has hosted competitions such as the Catalonia Ladies Masters of 2007 or the National Peugeot Tour.

It also has the Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Barcelona Golf & Spa. The perfect way of making the most of your stay and visit the places of interest that the province of Barcelona offers.

Golf La Roca

At Golf la Roca, located 30 km from Barcelona, ​​you can walk the course as the 18-holes are flat and fun. With its 5 approved courses, golfers will be able to rediscover the course and enjoy it again as if it were the first time. The great flexibility offered by this club allows each player to adapt their match to their preferences. In addition, it has a driving range with the latest golf technology. For those who do not want to play, Golf La Roca is located very close to La Roca Village, one of the best outlet shopping center in Barcelona.

Coming to play golf in Barcelona is synonymous of fun, high quality and excellence. The Barcelona Golf Destination will organize and adapt your golf holidays to the preferences of each player.

The most exclusive golf club in Barcelona reopened its doors on Monday, 25 May, after being closed for 10 weeks due to Covid-19.

Over 1700 rounds were played throughout last week. Players respected the safety measures implemented by the Club.

Real Club de Golf El Prat reopened its doors on monday, 25 May, after being closed for 10 weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Throughout last week, over 1700 rounds were played and golfers enjoyed the course, which was in perfect conditions thanks to the maintenance works that continued throughout the time the Club was closed.

The famous Spanish venue golf club has implemented over 70 safety measures in order to protect the health and wellbeing of its members, visitors and staff. This safety protocol has been set up to ensure social distancing and exhaustive cleaning and disinfection of its services (buggies, electric trolleys and clubs). Furthermore, the club has set up disinfection points around the course’s 36 holes, further improved the online booking system so players don’t have to pass through the reception and can go straight to the course, and  has relocated pick-up and drop-off areas for its services, in order to avoid crowding, among many other measures.

Ariana Martín, director of Real Club de Golf El Prat, highlighted “the satisfaction of welcoming players again. The whole Club staff has worked very hard to ensure anyone who comes to the Club will be protected. Thanks to the security protocols designed to ensure social distancing, disinfection and cleaning of all materials, our members and visitors only have to worry about having fun on the golf course.”

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Five time European Tour winner and member of Real Club de Golf El Prat, Pablo Larrazábal, has return to the golf course after 10 weeks of confinement. He talks about what he had been doing during quarantine to maintain himself in good physical condition and when we could see him playing competitive golf again.

*European Tour announces resumption of 2020 season:

• Betfred British Masters en Newcastle (July 22th)
• English Open (July 30th)
• English Championship (August 6th)
• Celtic Classic (August 13th)
• Wales Open (August 20th)
• UK Championship (August 27th)

Barcelona is history, art, music… and now it is also golf. The cosmopolitan Mediterranean city is positioned as one of the most attractive golf destinations in southern Europe thanks to having 7 top-level courses.

The Real Club de Golf El Prat, Club de Golf Barcelona, Golf La Roca, Club de Golf Llavaneras, Golf Montanyà, Club de Golf Terramar and Club de Golf Vallromanes have joined forces under the Barcelona Golf Destination brand with the aim of positioning Barcelona as a golfing destination.

The partnership has designed an ambitious action plan for 2020, among which includes participating in golf trade shows, both for end customers and tour operations, a presence in different tournaments of the European Tour and organizing familiarization trips  and press trips. With these steps Barcelona Golf Destination aims to attract European, Asian and American audiences.

Santiago Rosell, president of Barcelona Golf Destination, comments that “this partnership was born from the need to join forces among the golf courses close to the city of Barcelona to publicise a unique global destination for its golfing quality, cultural wealth and unparalleled environment. The union is strong and thanks to this partnership we will be able to compete on a level playing field with other golf destinations”.

The association has the support and collaboration of the Provincial Deputation of Barcelona. “Golf tourism still has a long way to go and thanks to Barcelona Golf Destination and its ambitious action plan, together with the boost of our tourist brand Barcelona is much more, we will be able to attract a high quality tourism to the destination of Barcelona” explains Juan Luis Ruiz, Deputy Tourism Delegate.

Thanks to the alliance of these 7 golf courses, international visitors have the possibility of playing a great variety of landscapes and visiting courses that have held various Spanish Opens on the European Tour. They can also enjoy the services and modern facilities offered by the different Clubhouses. All of this, together with an airport connected to the main cities of Europe and the rest of the world, the diverse cultural and leisure offerings of the city and a mild Mediterranean climate, places Barcelona among the most attractive emerging golf destinations in Europe.

Enjoy golf in Barcelona

The partnership launches the Barcelona Golf Pass, a “virtual” card that allows you to have different green fee packages to enjoy up to 5 different golf courses at a flat rate. Barcelona Golf Pass is an easy solution for international visitors to design a personalised trip and to be able to book all the courses they want to play at the same time.

The BarcElona Golf Pass rate for playing on up to 3 golf courses is € 199, while booking on up to 5 golf courses is valued at € 299.

To complete the experience, the union has also designed a series of green fee packages with accommodation in one of the hotels located in the clubs or nearby, or in the centre of Barcelona.

Golfers can now check all the offers on the Barcelona Golf Destination website (http://barcelonagolfdestination.com/en/)

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