VOLVO World Matchplay Golf 2009
Our apartment is perfectly situated for easy access to the Volvo World Match Play Championship, which from 2009 will be played at the Finca Cortesín Golf Club in Casares near Málaga, Spain. The event is traditionally played in the autumn, usually in October but sometimes in September, and is an official money event on the European Tour.
After HSBC withdrew its sponsorship in 2007, a new sponsor was found and after a break in 2008, the tournament will return in 2009 with VOLVO as the new main sponsor.
As well as moving from its previous location at Wentworth Club near London to its new home at Finca Cortesín Golf Club near Málaga, there will also be a change in format, which will see the 16 players divided into four groups and playing each other in a round robin format. The winner of each group will qualify for the 36-hole semi-finals, which will decide the finalists on Sunday. The qualifying criteria has also been changed to include certain players based on their nationality and ensure that the event has a worldwide feel. The total prize money for the 2009 event will be €3,250,000, with €750,000 going to the winner.
Demand for apartments close to Finca Cortesin during the tournament will be high, so please contact us early to avoid disappointment.