The Greater Madrid World Heritage Golf Tour is more than a tournament, it’s a celebration of Spain’s cultural richness, golfing heritage, and regional pride. Returning in 2025 with new momentum, the circuit brings together amateur players, municipal leaders, and golf lovers for a series of events that highlight the unique character of Madrid’s most iconic UNESCO cities.
Three World Heritage destinations, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Alcalá de Henares, and Aranjuez, form the backdrop for this tour, blending competitive spirit with cultural immersion. Whether it’s teeing off near a royal monastery or walking fairways once roamed by Spanish literary giants, each stage of the tour offers far more than just a scorecard.
By combining golf with architectural grandeur, historic venues, and a sense of shared identity, the tour is steadily positioning Madrid as one of Europe’s most unique golf regions. And in a country already famous for its coastal resorts, this inland cultural circuit offers something refreshingly different for players and fans alike.
Golf Meets Heritage in Madrid
The 2025 edition brings together four standout venues:
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Real Club de Golf La Herrería in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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Encín Golf Hotel in Alcalá de Henares
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Club de Golf Aranjuez in Aranjuez
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And the Centro Nacional de Golf in Madrid, where the Grand Final will be played
Each venue offers a distinct experience, blending challenging course design with the charm and grandeur of its host city. Players will tee it up in July, October, and November, with more than 350 amateur golfers expected to participate across the four stages.
What Makes This Tour Special?
Organised by the Asociación de Campos de Golf de Madrid, in partnership with local municipalities and the Comunidad de Madrid, the tour seeks to promote golf as both a sport and a driver of cultural tourism. Each stop includes welcome gifts, breakfast, mid-round picnics, and award ceremonies, with the final round offering an upgraded hospitality package and prize presentation event.
The format includes three competition categories per event, with winners and runners-up from each progressing to the Grand Final. With a format designed to be competitive but inclusive, the tour opens its fairways to a wide range of amateur players.
A Model for Golf Tourism in Spain
With participation from local officials, tourism boards, and key figures in Spanish golf, the Greater Madrid World Heritage Golf Tour is more than a series of events, it’s a model for how regional golf can thrive. By showcasing how heritage sites and golf can coexist, it offers a fresh take on what a Spanish golf trip can be.
Looking ahead, this could become a blueprint for similar initiatives across Europe, where culture and fairways share the spotlight, and the game expands its reach into unexpected but unforgettable settings.
