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Benahavís Young Golf Talent to Compete in Spanish Championship

19-year-old María Purroy Galán will represent Andalucía in the country's premier women's amateur event held in Tarragona.

Golf ball ready to be struck on a course in Andalucía.
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Golf ball ready to be struck on a course in Andalucía.

A young golfer from Benahavís, María Purroy Galán, has been selected to represent the Andalusian Golf Federation in the 2026 Spanish Championship of Autonomous Federations (Women's Absolute), to be held in Tarragona.

María Purroy Galán, a 19-year-old athlete residing in Benahavís, has been chosen to participate in the 2026 Spanish Championship of Autonomous Federations (Women's Absolute). This event is the pinnacle competition for Spanish amateur women's golf, where Purroy Galán will proudly represent the Andalusian Golf Federation.
The competition is scheduled to take place from June 14th to 18th at the Infinitum Golf Lakes facilities in Tarragona. This complex is renowned as one of the most prestigious courses on the national circuit, boasting high-quality infrastructure that frequently hosts top-tier events. The tournament will bring together the country's leading amateur female golfers, each selected by their respective autonomous federations.
Purroy Galán will be part of the Andalusian team, which consists of six players in total. The regional squad aims to compete against teams from other autonomous communities, assessing both individual skill and collective performance. The athlete from Benahavís is one of the six representatives selected by the Andalusian Golf Federation for this national championship.
The municipality of Benahavís in Málaga boasts a long-standing connection with golf, hosting several high-level courses and establishing itself as a significant hub for the sport in Andalucía. The selection of a local athlete for a national championship reinforces this legacy and highlights the youth development programs in the area.
At just 19 years old, María Purroy Galán enters this national event following a selection process that considers players' performance throughout the season. Her call-up by the Andalusian Golf Federation signifies recognition for her sustained effort and opens doors for broader sporting recognition. This championship will mark her debut in the final stage of the national absolute women's tournament.