Costa Dorada resort earns positive feedback from players at the DP World Tour Final Qualifying School as Zander Lombard eases to victory
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INFINITUM has once again underlined its reputation as one of Europe’s leading tournament venues, earning widespread praise from players, caddies and officials after hosting another memorable edition of the DP World Tour Qualifying School Final Stage.
The six-day event, held from November 7–12 on Spain’s Costa Dorada, brought together 156 hopefuls competing over 108 holes across the Hills and Lakes courses for a coveted place on the 2026 DP World Tour.
Zander Lombard won the event in a canter, finishing an impressive 13 shots clear of the chasing pack having set a new INFINITUM Q-School record of 37-under-par. Nineteen other players also secured their cards for next year, including Eddie Pepperell, Mathew Baldwin, Adri Arnaus and Shabhankar Sharma.
This year’s event – the seventh time that Final Stage has been hosted at INFINITUM and the first of an extended three-year partnership with the DP World Tour – took on added significance as the first professional competition to be staged on the Hills’ new-look back nine, which reopened in September after a major redesign led by Dave Sampson of European Golf Design.
The project represents the halfway point of a two-phase transformation at the award-winning golf and lifestyle resort aimed at cementing the Hills’ status as one of Europe’s leading tournament venues.
The Lakes course, which underwent its own highly lucrative upgrade last year, is now fully embedded and played host to the dramatic final two rounds of competition.
Joaquín Mora Bertrán, deputy general manager at INFINITUM, said: “Q-School is the highlight of our golfing calendar and an event that means a great deal to everyone here.
“I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to the DP World Tour for allowing us to host once again, and to our exceptional greenkeeping team who work tirelessly to ensure both courses are in tournament condition throughout the week. Their dedication and attention to detail are central to the success of this event.”
This year’s Final Stage marked the seventh time the event has been held at INFINITUM, and the first of a renewed three-year partnership with the DP World Tour.
Mike Stewart, director of Qualifying School, said: “We would like to thank everyone at INFINITUM for hosting another outstanding Final Stage of Qualifying School. The feedback from players and caddies has been extremely positive, particularly regarding the condition and setup of both the Hills and Lakes courses.
“The recent enhancements to the Hills have added another layer of quality to what is already a world-class venue, and we are delighted to continue our partnership with INFINITUM for this important event in the golfing calendar.”
Beyond its championship layouts, INFINITUM continues to attract players and visitors from across the world with its award-winning Beach Club, modern gastronomy, and exclusive real estate portfolio – all set within the tranquil natural landscape of the Costa Dorada.
For the final leaderboard from the 2025 DP World Tour Qualifying School, click here.
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