During a stellar 30-year career on the European Tour, Miguel Ángel Jiménez has teed up in 691 tournaments and won 21 times – including establishing the record as the first (and to date only) 50-year-old champion. Now he is set to break new ground, making his debut in Spain on the Staysure Tour (aka the European Senior Tour).
The 54-year-old, who is still a regular on the European Tour, has confirmed his participation in the inaugural Costa Blanca Benidorm Senior Golf Masters at Meliã Villaitana Golf Club in Benidorm from 29 November 29 to 1 December.
He has made regular appearances at senior major championships since turning 50 in 2014, and is a four-time winner on the PGA Champions Tour, but this will be his first appearance in a regular Staysure Tour
“It is important for all of us to have tournaments of this level on this tour,” said Jiménez. “We had a golden era some years ago with many events and to have another new Staysure Tour event on the schedule will surely help promote many more.”
The Costa Blanca Benidorm Senior Golf Masters marks the return of the Staysure Tour to Spanish soil after a six-year absence.
Cesar Sanchez, president of the Alicante region, said, “All Spaniards are proud of Miguel Ángel Jiménez. He is one of our most recognisable golfing stars. Golf is very important for the region, generating more than €440 million for the local economy. We are delighted to be able to launch this new event and hope we can help it grow over the next three years.”
