The Rolex Grand Final supported by The R&A will return to Club de Golf Alcanada for the fifth time when the HotelPlanner Tour’s end-of-season showpiece returns to the Balearic island in 2025.
The Alcúdia venue hosted the Road to Mallorca finale for a fourth time in November last year having successfully staged the event in 2019, 2022 and 2023, with the stunning coastal layout returning this year for the fifth time in HotelPlanner Tour history.
The Rolex Grand Final, which will take place from October 30-November 2, will see the leading 45 players on the season-long Road to Mallorca Rankings battle for one of 20 life-changing DP World Tour cards.
The 2024 edition saw the event broadcast live around the world for a third season in a row, with Norwegian Kristoffer Reitan claiming victory in Mallorca to make sure of promotion to golf’s Global Tour, while Dane Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen’s second-place finish saw him crowned Road to Mallorca Number One.
The season finale has a history of finding the next generation of golfing superstars, with DP World Tour winners Matteo Manassero, Jesper Svensson, Rasmus Højgaard and Victor Perez all having impressed at Alcanada on their way to promotion.
Club de Golf Alcanada, named after the nearby island which is home to the area’s iconic lighthouse, was designed by legendary course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr and opened for play in 2003. Rated by many as the best golf course in Mallorca, Alcanada boasts world-class practice facilities and first-rate amenities, including the island’s first Toptracer-equipped driving range.
Jamie Hodges, HotelPlanner Tour Director, said: “We’re delighted to be heading back to Alcanada for the fourth successive year and the fifth time in our history.
“As a host venue, it excels in all areas, with the layout of the golf course providing an outstanding test and a great spectacle for those watching. It’s the perfect setting for the drama that unfolds each year.
“Last year was another fantastic success, and we look forward to 2025 being no different.
“My thanks go to Kristoff Both and his team, Mr Hans-Peter Porsche, Borja Azpilicueta and all the staff and volunteers at Club de Golf Alcanada, as well as Rolex, The R&A, and Bartolomé Tous and the Federación Balear de Golf for their continued support of the Rolex Grand Final and the Road to Mallorca.”
Kristoff Both, Director of Golf at Club de Golf Alcanada, said: “Hosting the Rolex Grand Final has been a highlight of the season at Club de Golf Alcanada for many years now, when the best players from the HotelPlanner Tour season fight to take their careers to a new level.
“We are looking forward to hosting another edition at the end of 2025 and will be watching the ‘Road to Mallorca’ with great interest to see which players will earn a spot at Alcanada in November."
Bartolomé Tous, President of the Federación Balear de Golf, said: “The Rolex Grand Final is a prestigious event of great significance for golf on our island. We are proud to once again host in the iconic setting of Club de Golf Alcanada.
“This tournament, almost tailor-made for Mallorca, not only showcases the exceptional quality of our golf courses but also strengthens the island’s reputation as a premier international golf destination.
“Moreover, it provides us with the opportunity to closely follow the rising talents who will soon compete on the world’s top professional circuits, ensuring that they leave with unforgettable memories of Mallorca.
“On behalf of the Balearic Golf Federation, we extend our sincere gratitude to Club de Golf Alcanada for their dedication, to the Balearic Government (AETIB) and Consell de Mallorca (FMT) for their unwavering support, to the Mallorca Golf Courses Association, Royal Spanish Golf Federation and, of course, to Rolex and the HotelPlanner Tour for making this event possible.”
