Sotogrande, Spain – Sotogrande is pleased to announce that former Solheim Cup player and Captain and two-time major champion, Suzann Pettersen, will become the Global Ambassador for the new Sotogrande Golf Academy – opening this August at the award-winning SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort.
As one of the most respected figures in international golf, Pettersen will serve as the face of the Academy, bringing her experience, passion, and leadership to this transformative project. Her appointment marks a major milestone ahead of the Academy’s official launch and underscores Sotogrande’s commitment to creating a world-class destination for golf training and development.
The brand-new Golf Academy, situated at the SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel is set to become a premier hub for golf instruction in southern Europe. It will feature cutting edge Toptracer driving range technology, a natural and covered tee line with VIP practice area, a custom fitting centre, night-time practice facilities, and a bar and café. The facility will also feature a new 9-hole par-3 course designed by former Ryder Cup star, Manuel Piñero, short game practice areas including putting and chipping greens, and a professional coaching zone.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Suzann,” said Rami Badr, as CEO of Sotogrande S.A. “She is the perfect ambassador for our new Golf Academy – a world-class athlete with an astonishing resumé in the game, and with a dedication to the sport that is an ideal representation of the Academy. She is also a fantastic role model to inspire those beginning their golfing journeys with us here in Sotogrande.”
Petterson shared her excitement about the partnership, stating: “I’m honoured to join the Sotogrande team and be part of this project. This new facility is outstanding, and unlike anything else in the region. I look forward to spending time at the Academy and helping shape it into one of the best coaching facilities in the country.”
As part of her role, Suzann Pettersen will collaborate closely with the Academy’s team of teaching professionals to develop tailored training programmes that reflect her strategic approach to the game. Drawing on her extensive experience at the highest levels of competition, Pettersen will help instil her coaching philosophies throughout the facility, ensuring a consistent, elite-level methodology that supports golfers of all ages and abilities.
“We look forward to welcoming Academy guests to SO/ Sotogrande,” said Stéphane Menou, General Manager of SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort. “With one of the best coaching facilities in Europe on our doorstep creating an even more lifestyle destination within the destination, visitors can now enjoy not only elite program from Suzann and the team, but also the full experience of a 5-star lifestyle resort, completed with luxury spa Thalasso-inspired, Michelin star dining, and sweeping views across the Mediterranean.”
The new Sotogrande Golf Academy is set to officially open to the public in September 2025, with further updates available via the Sotogrande website (www.sotogrande.com) and on social media.
To find out more about the SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort, head to: www.so-hotels.com/sotogrande
To find out more about Sotogrande, the destination, and the lifestyle on offer, head to www.sotogrande.com
About Sotogrande SA
Sotogrande SA, founded in 1962, is the promoter and developer of the “Sotogrande®️, Andalucía” brand.
Located in the province of Cádiz around the Guadiaro River, it occupies an area that covers 20 km2 from the Mediterranean Sea to the foothills of the Sierra Almenara.
This residential and leisure destination has a community of 2,500 permanent international homes and approximately 8,000 in high season. It houses more than 300 companies and one of the best international schools in Spain, Sotogrande International School.
It is also one of the main sports destinations in Europe where you can practice water sports, tennis, polo and of course golf, as it has four championship golf courses.
Easily accessible from major European cities (Gibraltar and Malaga airports) and 30 minutes west of Marbella, it was founded in 1962 by businessman and philanthropist Colonel Joseph McMicking. https://sotogrande.com/the-developer/
The destination has come a long way since the new owners took the reins in 2014. The first step they took as part of the investment project was the repair of the roads, the improvement of the infrastructure and gardens of the complex. The emblematic marina of Sotogrande® came alive with a new program of activities and the opening of new restaurants, cafes and boutiques.
La Reserva Club is the next chapter in the history of the famous Sotogrande®, a residential https://sotogrande.com/gated-communities/ and leisure club https://www.lareservaclubsotogrande.com/ that occupies an area of 600 hectares composed of an 18-hole golf course, one of the best in Spain, two restaurants, tennis courts and padel tennis, a beach club that has a sandy beach, semi-Olympic pool for adults only and lagoon for water sports such as paddle surfing, kayaking or jet boarding, as well as a wellness area and kids club. https://www.lareservaclubsotogrande.com/es/el-club/
Nature and refinement play an important role, as well as its low density with a construction of only 25% of the land – residents benefit from vast green vistas and live surrounded by the natural environment. This private estate is a place where you can live and enjoy special moments with family and friends, offering them what truly matters: security, privacy, a family-friendly atmosphere, and first-class amenities thanks to the great lifestyle and numerous activities available year-round.
For more information, contact:
Leonardo Izzi
Head of Destination Marketing
GMS
E: leo@gmsagency.com
T: +44 (0) 1438 718 399
M: +351 96 840 3811
