The DP World Tour arrives in Barcelona this May — and Spanish golf is ready to make some noise
From 7–10 May 2026, the brand-new Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship tees off at the historic Real Club de Golf El Prat in Barcelona — the first stop on the European Swing of the DP World Tour and the official launch of the Road to the 2031 Ryder Cup. With Camiral confirmed as the Ryder Cup venue for 2031, Spain becomes the first continental European country to host golf’s greatest team event twice. This inaugural tournament is, quite literally, the opening tee shot. And if it has you thinking about a golf holiday on the Costa Brava, you are not alone.
A World-Class Venue
Real Club de Golf El Prat has been a cornerstone of Spanish golf since 1912, granted Royal status by King Alfonso XIII and host to over 250 top-level tournaments. The Championship will be played on the Club’s Pink Course — a Greg Norman design set within a stunning 518-acre estate just 30 minutes from central Barcelona. Ballesteros, Watson, Olazábal, Garcia and Fleetwood have all competed here. Now a new generation gets its turn.
Spanish Stars Ready to Shine
The home contingent is formidable. Pablo Larrazábal — nine-time DP World Tour winner and a Club member himself — headlines alongside Ángel Hidalgo, Eugenio Chacarra, Rafa Cabrera Bello, Adri Arnaus, Nacho Elvira, Ángel Ayora and Jorge Campillo. Barcelona will be loud, partisan, and thoroughly enjoyable.
150 Years of Estrella Damm
There is a pleasing symmetry here: the title sponsor is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026, having first brewed in Barcelona since 1876. Estrella Damm will also be the official beer of the 2031 Ryder Cup — a partnership that feels as natural as a cold pint after 18 holes on a warm May afternoon.
Tickets & Getting There
El Prat is a short drive from Barcelona Airport. Tickets are on sale now with worthwhile discounts: 25% off for RFEG members, 50% off for ages 13–17, and free entry for under-13s. Hospitality packages are also available.
Book at: estrelladammcatalunyachampionship.golf
With a legendary venue, a packed Spanish field and the Ryder Cup countdown well and truly underway, the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship has all the makings of a must-attend event. If someone offers you an ice-cold Estrella at the 18th — you would be foolish to say no.
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