From May 7th to 9th, the Maspalomas Golf course will be the world's epicenter of adapted golf with the ISPS HANDA Spanish Blind Open 2025, one of the most important events on the international calendar for blind golfers, which consolidates Gran Canaria as an inclusive and accessible sporting destination. The event, organized by ISPS Handa and the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, in collaboration with key local entities such as Dunas Hotels & Resorts, Maspalomas Golf, Las Palmas Bus or La Suerte de Escaleritas, projects a unique image of the south of the island to eleven international delegations.
This tournament is not just a sporting event. It's a highly valuable reputational event for Gran Canaria, reinforcing its brand as a healthy and supportive destination. Among the participants are Malcolm Elrick (2015 World Champion), Alejandro de Miguel (2023 World Champion), and Marc Oller, leading figures in golf for the visually impaired. Joining them are 47 players from countries such as the United Kingdom, Norway, Israel, Canada, and the United States who will come to Maspalomas to compete on a course ideal for its topography and accessibility, key to this type of competition.
El The tournament will conclude with a gala dinner at the Hotel Suites & Villas by Duna.s, in which players, guides, and volunteers will participate. A unique opportunity for the Maspalomas brand to shine as a symbol of accessibility, sustainability, and high standards.
Due to the very nature of this adapted sport, these tourists travel accompanied by a trusted person who acts as a guide/caddie. This means a double stay and multiplies the economic impact per person accommodated. Groups organized through adapted golf federations or associations are also common. Blind golfers tend to be very loyal visitors. They value destinations with good infrastructure, accessibility, stable climates, courses with suitable terrain (such as Maspalomas Golf), and a friendly and hospitable environment. Their average stay exceeds five days, especially if the trip includes pre-tour training or competitions.
These tourists seek accessible environments (hotels, camps, transportation) and trained staff. Attention to detail and the destination's empathy are key to their satisfaction. They value not only the physical infrastructure but also the willingness of the human environment. Events that bring these tourists together, such as the ISPS HANDA Spanish Blind Open 2025, not only generate direct income but also have a positive reputational impact on the destination. They associate the place with values such as inclusion, respect, sustainability, and sporting excellence.
Among the participants are Malcolm Elrick (2015 World Champion), Alejandro de Miguel (2023 World Champion), and Marc Oller, leaders in golf for the visually impaired. Along with them, 47 players from countries such as the United Kingdom, Norway, Israel, Canada, and the United States will arrive in Maspalomas to compete on a course ideal for its topography and accessibility, key in this type of competition. The tournament will conclude with A gala dinner at the Hotel Suites & Villas by Dunas, with the participation of players, guides, and volunteers. A unique opportunity for the Maspalomas brand to shine as a symbol of accessibility, sustainability, and high standards..
