Achieves victory at the Estrella Damm Andaluca Valderrama Masters with a record of -19 in 72 holes
In the midst of a certain farewell atmosphere in the most iconic Spanish countryside, Adrin Otaegui has achieved an impressive victory at the Estrella Damm Andaluca Valderrama Masters with a record of -19 in 72 holes that seems to last in the history of the club, more than anything because a near future is foreseen where the professional tournaments that the Cadiz route hosts be 54 holes.
The story of the last day was that there was none, Otaegui came out six shots ahead and continued with his golf recital from the first shot to the last, to comfortably maintain his lead and completely dominate one of the toughest tests. offered by golf in the old continent, the early birdies on holes 4 and 5, taking advantage of the wet condition of the greens after the rains this morning, soon marked Otaegui’s placid path to success. “I don’t know how I’ve done it, it’s been going all week, I’ve felt very good on the greens. It’s always been a goal, to play on the European Tour, to win in Europe, I feel lucky.” The tournament record pulverized by Adrin was -12 so far, the absence of wind throughout the week and the receptivity of the greens, together with the inspiration of Otaegui leave that historical figure and six shots ahead of the second classified, the Swedish Joakim Lagergren.
Adrian’s name is added to the illustrious list of winners in Valderrama as Langer, Faldo, Montgomorie, Rose Tiger Woods, Sergio o Fitzpatick. In addition, the victory rounds off the history of Spanish golf, as it is the 200th Spanish victory on the European Tour, the fifth in this 2022 season. The Spanish party in Valderrama was complete thanks to the fourth solo position of the player from Guadalmina, Angel Hidalgo, which gives you the rights to the DPWT for the next season. Otaegui, a music lover, adds his fourth victory in his career on the circuit and agreed to say goodbye at the press conference singing the mythical song ‘American Pie’ to the surprise of the journalists.
Marked for playing the LIV
The player from San Sebastian is one of the few cases that has combined his circuit, the DP World Tour, with the invitations he received to play LIV Golf. The three tournaments in which he took part cost Otaegui dearly, first of all a fine of 100,000 euros (paid by the LIV) and above all the neglect and contempt he has had to endure in tournaments in Europe, such as the null presence in the social networks of the DPWT, even being the leader in the prelude to the last day in Valderrama or the little coverage on television.
Otaegui was one of the players who appealed to a court to be able to play the Scottish Open, after the suspension imposed by the Circuit. The judge decided to apply precautionary measures to the sanction and, while reviewing the case, allowed Otaegui and the rest of the players to continue competing in Europe despite the veto. Although the situation in the Otaegui LIV is also complex; he received a first world ranking invitation and finished sixth in the first London tournament, his great performance earned him a second chance and LIV invited the Spaniard to a third tournament.
Everything seems ready for the Real Club de Valderrama to be the first Spanish venue for LIV Golf. The proposed dates would be from June 30 to July 2, 2023 and the negotiation would include a three-year contract with a considerable sum of money for the Cadiz club. For LIV, holding a tournament in Valderrama is a priority and the decision is on the roof of the Spanish club, which after the appointment of a new president, would have to approve it in the board of directors and have the approval of the members.
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