What role does Valderrama play?
Felipe Ortiz-Patiño, President of Valderrama is on hand to make sure that the golf course is in its usual, pristine, manicured condition and that their staff extend the warmest of welcomes to players, officials and visitors.
From left: Sergio García, Miguel Angel Jiménez, José María Olazábal, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castaño & José-Manuel Lara
The Players
How are the players selected for the event?
There is a maximum field of 60 players, who qualify courtesy of their position (1-60) on the European Tour Order of Merit at the conclusion of the Mallorca Classic. Given that there are only 60 players in the field, the Volvo Masters is unique in that there is no halfway cut, where all the golfers play all four rounds.
Who organises the travel and accommodation for the payers?
Their agents. The majority of the players stay at the NHAlmenara Hotel, located very close to Valderrama. The hotel actually has its own 27 hole,Dave Thomas designed golf course, as well as excellent spa and restaurant facilities.
Where does the prize money come from?
The PGA European Tour is a unique business which generates profits for the benefit of the Members – the tournament players – who receive their dividends by way of competing and winning prize money. The Volvo Masters offers the richest average prize per player in European golf, with over 4 million euro shared between the select 60 who qualify courtesy of a full season’s form.
