THE CLUB
History
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”. This proverb perfectly sums up the history of Club de Golf Alcanada, a place which started with a dream…the dream of the owner, Hans-Peter Porsche.
1985
During a dinner between Mr. Hans-Peter Porsche and our current club president, Mr. Federico Knuchel, a discussion commenced about building a golf course on Mallorca. A few weeks later an ideal site was found in the north of the island.
1998
13 years after the purchase of the land and a lot of perseverance and negotiating skills, all the necessary permits and licenses were finally in place to start building the golf course.
Hans-Peter Porsche contracted the world-famous golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones Jr., asking him to blend the course into the natural terrain to maintain the typical Majorcan landscape.
Hans-Peter Porsche contracted the world-famous golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones Jr., asking him to blend the course into the natural terrain to maintain the typical Majorcan landscape.
1998 – 2002
The existing andover 100-year-old buildings, which serve today as the club house, pro shop, restaurant and locker rooms, are renovated.
2002
On the 11th of November Mr. Hans-Peter Porsche hits the “golden ball” during a private tournament with a group of friends. The same year the Club de Golf Alcanada was officially founded.
2003
On the 1st of October, the course opened for members and guests.
2007
In May the first major tournament took place, the Spanish Senior Championship. Miguel Preysler won with a score of 227, ahead of Gustavo Larrazábal with 229 and Carlos Tinturé with 230.
2009
Ambitious to improve service and quality, Alcanada installed GPS screens in their buggies - the first course on the island to do so.
The same year, the iconic Alcanada clock made by VERDIN was installed on the first tee. VERDIN is an American bell and clock making company founded 1842, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The same year, the iconic Alcanada clock made by VERDIN was installed on the first tee. VERDIN is an American bell and clock making company founded 1842, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
2010
Alcanada was certified with the Spanish quality seal for golf courses, UNE 188.001. Since then, the certificate regarding quality, service and environment has been renewed annually.
2011
On the 5th of May, the 150th anniversary of the lighthouse of Alcanada was celebrated. The light house on the small island in front of the golf course is the icon of the course and used for the club’s logo.
The lighthouse, built in 1861, was inhabited until 1960 and since then functions as a fully automated working lighthouse.
The lighthouse, built in 1861, was inhabited until 1960 and since then functions as a fully automated working lighthouse.
2012
In February, the “Copa del Rey” - one of the most famous amateur tournaments in the world took place at Alcanada.
Englishman Jack Hiluta won the competition in the final matchplay against Marcel Schneider, beating the German 4 to 3. Basque player (and former World #1) Jon Rahm was eliminated in the quarter final. During the same tournament, Frenchman Romain Langasque – now a European Tour player – shot the course record of 64. This record was held until November 2022.
Since 2012, Alcanada has been a member of “World of Leading Golf”, a group of high end and top golf courses around the world. In order to ensure the expectation of high standards for quality and service of the associated golf courses, Club de Golf Alcanada is audited several times a year by “mystery” guests.
Englishman Jack Hiluta won the competition in the final matchplay against Marcel Schneider, beating the German 4 to 3. Basque player (and former World #1) Jon Rahm was eliminated in the quarter final. During the same tournament, Frenchman Romain Langasque – now a European Tour player – shot the course record of 64. This record was held until November 2022.
Since 2012, Alcanada has been a member of “World of Leading Golf”, a group of high end and top golf courses around the world. In order to ensure the expectation of high standards for quality and service of the associated golf courses, Club de Golf Alcanada is audited several times a year by “mystery” guests.
2016
The service was extended by opening a Halfway House. serving warm and cold drinks as well as snacks. The halfway house is located between holes 9 to 10 and again between 15 and 16.
2017
The club president, and former President of the Balearic Island Golf Course Owners Association, Mr. Federico Knuchel, was awarded with the gold medal from the “Fomento de Turismo” for his long-time work for golf tourism on Mallorca.
2018
Our entire fleet of buggies is equipped with solar panels, extending the battery life of the buggies from 18 holes to 36 holes without recharging.
2018 – 2019
During the winter of 2018/2019 the course was closed for 3 months. During this time all 18 greens were renovated, drainage and irrigation improved, and the pro shop completely redesigned and renovated.
2019
In October we adopted two donkeys as a new "clean-up crew" and they are in charge of clearing grasses, pruning branches and tending the forest in the wooded area of the 13th hole.
The donkeys will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the forest.These animals feed on the sprouts of all the species they find. From the point of view of environmental sustainability, it is considered a good option, as it eliminates the application of herbicides, as well as preventing fires.
At present we have 3 donkeys; Estrella, Luna and Tomeu.
The donkeys will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the forest.These animals feed on the sprouts of all the species they find. From the point of view of environmental sustainability, it is considered a good option, as it eliminates the application of herbicides, as well as preventing fires.
At present we have 3 donkeys; Estrella, Luna and Tomeu.
2019
In November the final of the “European Challenge Tour” took place at Alcanada.
Italian Francesco Laporta was the winner in Alcanada with a score of 278.
German, Marcel Schneider and Frenchman, Robin Sciot-Sigrist finished tied for second place with 280. The top 45 players of the Challenge Tour ranking were invited to play Alcanada for one of the 15 tour cards available for the European Tour 2020.
Italian Francesco Laporta was the winner in Alcanada with a score of 278.
German, Marcel Schneider and Frenchman, Robin Sciot-Sigrist finished tied for second place with 280. The top 45 players of the Challenge Tour ranking were invited to play Alcanada for one of the 15 tour cards available for the European Tour 2020.
2020
In June we installed a total of 6 bee hives on the outskirts of the farm, and in October 2021 we had our first harvest of about 6kg of honey.
2021
Club de Golf Alcanada joins the commercial brand "Golf East Mallorca", which aims to promote the golf product in this region of the island of Mallorca.
2022
In 2022, the first driving range in Mallorca powered by Toptracer was installed at the Club de Golf Alcanada.
November 2022
For the second time Club de Golf Alcanada has been the host of the Rolex European Challenge Tour Grand Final, during which the British Nathan Kimsey proclaimed himself as the winner.
November 2022
For the second time Club de Golf Alcanada has been the host of the Rolex European Challenge Tour Grand Final, during which the British Nathan Kimsey proclaimed himself as the winner.
2022
On November 6th a new course record was played! The South African JC Ritchie played his round on the 4th day of the Rolex European Challenge Tour Grand Final in 63 shots.
The previous course record of 64 shots was achieved in 2012 by Frenchman Romain Langasque.
2023
From November 2nd until November 5th 2023 we were the host of the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final for the third time, which was won by the Englishman Marco Penge.
From December 7th until December 10th 2023 the Copa de Baleares Masculina was held at Club de Golf Alcanada, which was won by Pablo Alperi.
From December 7th until December 10th 2023 the Copa de Baleares Masculina was held at Club de Golf Alcanada, which was won by Pablo Alperi.
2024
From February 27, 2024 to March 3, 2024, the International Spanish Amateur Men's Championship “Copa S.M. El Rey” was held for the second time at Club de Golf Alcanada. The Dutch Lars Van der Vight was proclaimed winner with 282 strokes, followed by Luis Masaveu, 2nd Classified with 285 strokes, Michele Ferrero, 3rd Classified with 288 strokes and Sean Kelling, fourth classified with a total of 289 strokes.
From October 31 until November 3 2024 we will be hosting for the 4th time the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final.
From October 31 until November 3 2024 we will be hosting for the 4th time the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final.
