Ana Peláez heads for victory in the Santander Spanish Women’s Professional Championship
- The Malaga native carded the only sub-par round of the day to finish at -5 and head into the final round as the clear leader at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort
- Amateur Amanda Revuelta is alone in second place at +3, while a quartet consisting of Toscano, Escobar, Fernández and Martín share third place at +4
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The second day of the Santander Spanish Women’s Professional Championship 2025 once again had one name on everyone’s lips: Ana Peláez. The reigning Spanish champion carded a round of -1 to finish with a total of five under par and take an eight-stroke lead going into the final round on the demanding Heathland course at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort. On a day marked by wind and the great difficulty of the Cadiz course, the Malaga native was the only one able to card a round under par, consolidating a lead that seems almost unassailable.
Peláez started the day from the star tee, two strokes ahead of Madrid’s Marta Martín and Blanca Fernández, and from the outset made it clear that she was determined to defend her title. After overcoming the dreaded 1st hole with par, she carded two consecutive birdies on the 2nd and 3rd to extend her lead, while Fernández and Martín lost ground to fall four and six strokes behind, respectively. From there, she executed a strategy of total control: six consecutive pars from 4 to 9 to close the first round with -2 on the day and -6 overall, taking advantage of her solidity from the tee on a course that punished almost everyone.
In the second round, Peláez maintained the composure of a leader who knows how to manage large leads. She strung together another three pars from 10 to 12, before carding her first bogey of the day on 13, with none of her pursuers managing to unsettle her. On the demanding par 3 14th, she scored the only birdie recorded on that hole throughout the day, her third of the day, returning to -6. Although she had two more bogeys on the 15th and 17th, the Malaga native closed her round with a birdie on the par 5 18th to complete a commendable -1, the only round under par of the day.
In her post-round comments, Peláez explained: ‘The wind was the main factor today. I came out very focused and the practice round in such windy conditions gave me a lot of information. Today it was easier to trust the numbers.’ On the difficulty of the greens, she added: ‘I read them from both sides because I find them very difficult to read.’ As for her feelings, she was firm: “I feel very good. Playing calmly is key. Regardless of what happens tomorrow, I’m enjoying myself a lot.‘ And on her approach to the final round, she said: ’My strategy will not be based on my advantage, but on what the day demands.‘ Asked what it would mean to repeat her victory, she concluded: ’It would be a rush after the break. The time I’ve taken to heal has been worth it.”
In second place is the big revelation of the week, amateur Amanda Revuelta, who carded a round of +1 for a total of +3, becoming the leader’s closest pursuer. The Madrid native started with a par on the 1st before scoring two consecutive birdies on the 2nd and 3rd, and although she bogeyed the 4th, she went on to play a sensational series of ten consecutive pars between the 5th and 14th, remaining among the best on a day when almost no one was able to slow down the course. She only lost ground with bogeys on the 15th and 16th, but closed with two pars on the 17th and 18th to consolidate a performance of enormous maturity. ‘It was a tough day, but I managed to control the wind and stay mentally strong,’ explained Revuelta. “This is my first Spanish Professional Championship and I’m very happy to be here. I hope I can succeed here in the future.‘ On her strategy for such a demanding course, she commented: ’I know the course well and I know which holes I can attack. Tomorrow I want to accept the challenge and enjoy the day.”
The quartet of Teresa Toscano, Marina Escobar, Blanca Fernández and Marta Martín occupies third place with +4. Among them, Blanca Fernández had a day full of ups and downs. After a bogey on the 1st and a birdie on the 2nd that brought her back to -2 overall, she followed up with a second birdie on the 5th to move within three strokes of the lead. However, three consecutive bogeys from the 6th to the 8th slowed her progress before a birdie on the 10th. Another bogey on the 12th and a very difficult final stretch — triple bogey, bogey and bogey — took her to a final score of +4, dropping her down the leaderboard.
With an eight-stroke lead for the leader and an unforgiving course, the final day promises to be one to remember at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, where Ana Peláez will seek to defend her title and close out a week that, so far, has been flawless.
About La Hacienda Links Golf Resort
La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, located in San Roque with privileged views of the Strait of Gibraltar, is one of the most outstanding golf resorts in southern Europe. The resort combines first-class facilities with two complementary courses: the Links, with its coastal and panoramic character, and the Heathland, the championship course designed by Dave Thomas. The latter offers a varied and demanding layout, with natural undulations, large greens and strategically placed obstacles that demand precision and careful planning with every shot. Its length of over 6,100 metres and its integration into the landscape of the Cadiz countryside make Heathland an ideal setting for top-level professional competitions.
About the Santander Golf Tour
The Santander Golf Tour is Banco Santander’s firm commitment to professional women’s golf, celebrating its tenth season in 2025. With ten tournaments throughout Spain – some of them part of higher circuits such as the LET Access Series (LETAS) – it is supported by Santander Private Banking, Carmignac, and Santander Seguros as event sponsors. Homenaje, Wilson Golf, Toa Shoes, and Estrella Damm are the preferred suppliers. The Royal Spanish Golf Federation, together with the Royal Andalusian Golf Federation and the other regional federations through which the circuit passes, provide the rest of the essential support for the tour.