Real Club de Golf El Prat’s Pink Course Named Spain’s Best Golf Course 2026

The World Golf Awards recognise the excellence of one of the Club’s most iconic courses, celebrating its outstanding quality, meticulous attention to detail and the dedication of the entire team behind it.

Real Club de Golf El Prat has another reason to be proud. Its Pink Course has been named Spain’s Best Golf Course 2026 at the 13th edition of the prestigious World Golf Awards, an international awards programme whose winners are chosen through votes cast by golf professionals, media representatives and golf enthusiasts from around the world.

The award, officially announced on 7 November during the gala ceremony held in Egypt, once again places Real Club de Golf El Prat among the leading names in golf. It also recognises an approach to the game that has been part of the Club’s identity for generations: the constant pursuit of excellence, respect for the natural environment and a commitment to delivering an exceptional golfing experience.

But this award represents far more than recognition of the quality of a golf course. It is also a tribute to the hard work, dedication and genuine care that go into maintaining every corner of El Prat.

Excellence Built Every Day

Behind every world-class golf course lies an extraordinary amount of work that often goes unseen, yet can be felt in every shot. In the firmness of the greens, the condition of the fairways, the preparation of the bunkers and all those small details that make the difference.

The Pink Course is the result of years of dedication and an unwavering commitment to the highest standards, maintained 365 days a year. It is a meticulous process that brings together technical expertise, experience, adaptability and a deep passion for the course.

The year 2026 has also been particularly significant for the Club’s course maintenance team. Hosting the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship, part of the DP World Tour, presented an enormous challenge, requiring months of preparation and an extraordinary effort to ensure the course was in the best possible condition to welcome some of the world’s leading golfers.

These efforts were further complicated by challenging weather conditions, including a severe storm that brought down more than 120 trees, as well as periods of extreme heat, drought and heavy rainfall that tested the team’s ability to respond.

In a recent interview for the Club’s magazine, José Gómez, Head Greenkeeper at Real Club de Golf El Prat, reflected on everything the team had experienced throughout the year. When asked what stood out most after overcoming so many challenges, his answer was clear:

“Above all, the work of my team.”

Words that now carry even greater significance. Behind this international recognition are professionals who know the course better than anyone, who begin their work in the early hours of the morning and who devote their expertise, effort and genuine care to ensuring that El Prat always lives up to its remarkable heritage.

The award recognises the result, but also all the dedication and hard work behind the scenes that make it possible.

A Course Taking the Name of El Prat Around the World

Designed by Greg Norman, the Pink Course stands out for its distinctive character, technical challenge and seamless integration into the Club’s natural surroundings. Combining beauty with a demanding playing experience, it has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to host some of the most important competitions on the international golf calendar.

Its sporting heritage, shaped by major championships and the recent hosting of the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship 2026, has helped raise the profile of Real Club de Golf El Prat far beyond Spain’s borders.

This latest international accolade further strengthens the course’s reputation and recognises the quality of facilities that reflect a long-standing commitment to continuous improvement, preservation and excellence.

The President of Real Club de Golf El Prat, Pancho Schröder, shared his delight at receiving this recognition:

“It came as a completely unexpected surprise and has brought enormous joy to everyone at Real Club de Golf El Prat. Receiving an award of this calibre fills us with pride, particularly because it recognises the hard work and dedication of so many people who care for our course every single day with exceptional commitment and attention to detail. This award belongs to all of them and to all our members, who are the people who make El Prat such a special Club.”

A Shared Sense of Pride

The title of Spain’s Best Golf Course 2026 belongs to the entire Real Club de Golf El Prat community.

To the Greenkeeping team, for their tireless work and commitment to the course. To all the Club’s professionals, who contribute every day to maintaining the exceptional standards of our facilities. And, of course, to our members, who have been part of El Prat’s journey through generations and who make this Club such a unique place.

With more than a century of history, Real Club de Golf El Prat continues to look towards the future with the same ambition that has shaped its legacy: to keep improving, to protect everything that makes us special and to deliver a golfing experience worthy of the very best.

This award is a recognition of who we are, everything we have built together and, above all, the people who make El Prat what it is.

A source of pride for the entire Club and an inspiration to continue working with the same passion, dedication and commitment to excellence that have always defined us.