Bizkaia PGAe Open: the great national tournament that consolidates its position at Meaztegi Golf
The Bizkaia PGAe Open has established itself in just four editions as one of the major tournaments on the national golf calendar. Held in the incomparable setting of Meaztegi Golf, this event has managed to combine entertainment, training and social commitment, becoming a real showcase for emerging talent and a must for lovers of this sport.
The combination of a public course designed by Severiano Ballesteros, a unique natural environment in La Arboleda and the presence of emerging figures of professional golf, have made the Bizkaia PGAe Open not only a tournament, but also a sporting event with a great impact on the community.
From emerging tournament to “Grande” of Spanish golf
The origins of the tournament
The Bizkaia PGAe Open was born with the aim of giving greater visibility to golf in the Basque Country and offering a space for high-level competition within the PGA of Spain calendar. Since its first edition in 2022, the tournament has attracted highly talented players and has grown in prestige year after year.
A tournament with excitement until the last hole
What distinguishes the Bizkaia PGAe Open are its close and memorable finishes. Recent editions have been resolved in tension-filled tiebreakers, with spectacular shots that have brought the audience to its feet. This excitement has reinforced the tournament’s identity as one of the most vibrant on the national scene.
Consolidation in the calendar
Today, the tournament is considered by many professionals as the “Grande” of Spanish golf, not only for the quality of the course, but also for the organization and institutional support behind it.
A unique social and formative impulse
Parallel programs that add value
The Bizkaia PGAe Open is not limited to competition. Its initiatives include programs such as “Host a Pro”, which allows local families to host participating players, creating a human and cultural bond that transcends the sport.
Jon Rahm for Kids
The tournament also dedicates a special space to the little ones with the “Jon Rahm for Kids” program , inspired by the champion from Barrika. This activity encourages children to get closer to golf, teaching them values such as effort, respect and coexistence.
An event with inclusive impact
The organization also promotes adapted golf actions and social programs, consolidating the tournament as an example of how sport can be a tool for inclusion and social cohesion.
Meaztegi Golf, the perfect setting
A public course with Seve’s seal
The fact that the Bizkaia PGAe Open will be held at Meaztegi Golf has an incalculable symbolic value. It is a public course designed by Seve Ballesteros, designed to democratize access to golf and make it closer to society.
A recovered landscape
Built on former mines in La Arboleda, Meaztegi is today a green oasis that combines nature, spectacular views of Gran Bilbao and a strategic design that demands precision and creativity from players.
Accessibility and prestige
The fact that a public course is hosting a tournament of this magnitude reflects the commitment of the club and the institutions to the idea that golf should be inclusive and accessible to all, without losing an ounce of excellence.
Inspiration for new generations
The “Rahm effect” in Bizkaia
The international success of Jon Rahm, trained in Bizkaia, has boosted interest in golf in the region. Tournaments like the Bizkaia PGAe Open reinforce this “Rahm effect” and show young people that the dream of becoming a professional is possible.
A school for the future
The impact of the tournament on young golfers is evident: many boys and girls who participate in parallel activities or who attend as spectators find in this event a motivation to train and improve themselves.
A legacy that transcends
Beyond sport, the Bizkaia PGAe Open leaves a legacy in the community: enthusiasm, training, values and a strong sense of belonging through golf.
Meaztegi Golf, proud of the Bizkaia PGAe Open
The Bizkaia PGAe Open, held at Meaztegi Golf, has established itself as a tournament that goes far beyond the competition. It is an event that unites passion, inclusion and future, placing Bizkaia on the map of national golf.
Thanks to the vision of the PGA of Spain, the institutional support and such a special setting as Meaztegi, the tournament not only offers a first class sporting spectacle, but also a platform of inspiration for new generations.
Learn more about the tournament and discover the magic of playing on a Seve-stamped course at www.meaztegigolf.eus.
