Balearic Cup: Pablo Alperi Lopez caps off a great year
12/10/2023 | by Amit Pandey of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Copa Baleares, Pula Golf Club
Lopez won by just one shot to add to his 2023 resume
Pablo Alperi Lopez of Spain shot 1-over 289 following his rounds of 75-77-67-70 to win the Balearic Cup by a slim one-shot margin at Alcanada Golf Club in the Majorcan town of Port d'Alcúdia.
Alvaro Pastor Roman, Sebastian Desoisa, and George Young Casanova secured joint runner-up honors, trailing the leader by just one shot at a total of 2-over 290. Roman posted rounds of 76-74-71-69, while Desoisa carded 73-76-71-70, and Casanova concluded with scores of 71-72-75-72.
Entering the final round positioned fourth, Lopez found himself trailing by four shots behind Santiago Juesas Benet, who had secured a 54-hole lead at 1-under par with rounds of 72-72-71. However, Benet started with a bogey on No. 1, followed by a birdie on No. 4 and a double-bogey on No. 5.
Struggling throughout the back nine, Benet concluded his final round with an 80, resulting in a T9 finish. This opened the door for Lopez, who capitalized on the opportunity, delivering a steady 2-under 70 to claim the trophy.
Despite posting the day's lowest round at 3-under 69, highlighted by a spectacular eagle on the par-5 No. 13, Roman fell just one stroke short of Lopez. Ultimately, Roman settled for a T2 finish.
In 2023, Lopez participated in 15 ranked events, securing victories in the Balearic Cup, European Men’s Club Trophy, and Campeonato del Principado de Asturias Absoluto. His season also included four additional top-10 finishes this season, solidifying this as one of his most successful campaigns on the amateur golf circuit in Spain.
Results: Copa Baleares
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | , Spain | 400 | 75-77-67-70=289 | |
| T2 | , Spain | 300 | 76-74-71-69=290 | |
| T2 | , Spain | 300 | 73-76-71-70=290 | |
| T2 | , Spain | 300 | 71-72-75-72=290 | |
| 5 | , Spain | 200 | 75-67-75-74=291 |
About the Copa Baleares
72-hole stroke play event with a cut after 54 holes. The field is largely Spanish but does draw players from around Europe
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