The Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by The R&A will take place at Club de Golf Alcanada for the third successive year when the end-of-season showpiece returns to the Balearic island in 2024.
The Alcúdia venue hosted the Road to Mallorca finale for the third time last week having successfully staged the event in 2019 and 2022, and the European Challenge Tour will return to the stunning coastal layout again next year in the second of an extended four-year agreement with the Federación Balear de Golf.
The Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final, which sees the top 45 on the Road to Mallorca Rankings battle it out for one of 20 life-changing DP World Tour cards, was broadcast live around the world for the second consecutive year last week as Marco Penge claimed victory in Mallorca.
Club de Golf Alcanada, named after the nearby island which is home to the area’s iconic lighthouse, was designed by legendary course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr and opened for play in 2003. Rated by many as the best golf course in Mallorca, Alcanada boasts world-class practice facilities and first-rate amenities, including the island’s only Toptracer-equipped driving range.
Jamie Hodges, Challenge Tour Director, said: “We are delighted to announce The Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by The R&A will return to Club de Golf Alcanada for the fourth time next year.
“We have loved our three visits here and we have enjoyed working alongside Kristoff Both and his team during this year’s event, which was another great success.
“My thanks go to Kristoff, Mr Hans-Peter Porsche, Borja Azpilicueta and all the staff and volunteers at Club de Golf Alcanada, as well as Rolex, The R&A, all our sponsors, and, of course, Dino Jaume and the Federación Balear de Golf for their continued support of the Rolex Grand Final and the Road to Mallorca.”
Kristoff Both, Director of Golf at Club de Golf Alcanada, said: "After a successful maiden year in 2019, we have been very happy to host the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final again over the past two years and are extremely excited that this great event will return to Alcanada for a fourth time in 2024.
"With so much at stake for all of the players, it's a wonderful event, and it brings a great sense of excitement to Alcanada and the area of Alcúdia.”
Bernardino Jaume, President of the Federación Balear de Golf, said: “We are delighted that Club de Golf Alcanada will host the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final for the fourth time in 2024.
“We have thoroughly enjoyed three successful editions of the Road to Mallorca finale and we are very grateful to Mr. Hans-Peter Porsche and all the staff at Club de Golf Alcanada for their support and hospitality.
“I would like to thank the local administrations, Balearic Government (AETIB) and the Consell de Mallorca (Fundació Mallorca Turisme) for their magnificent support and belief shown to us in hosting the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final.
“We are also very grateful to the Real Federación Española de Golf, and of course to the Challenge Tour for having the confidence in the Balearic Golf Federation to bring the end of season showpiece to Mallorca.”
