This reputable designation places the 36-hole venue, an hour north of Barcelona, among an elite global network of PGA Academies recognised for their exceptional standards in coaching, innovation and world-class facilities.
With state-of-the-art infrastructure and a team of highly skilled PGA teaching professionals, the European Tour Destination is hailed as having some of the best practice facilities on the continent, drawing Tour players, national teams and amateur golfers wanting to hone their skills and fine-tune their game.
Duncan Rougvie, Head of Commercial at The PGA, commented: “Camiral Golf & Wellness, with its rich legacy dating back to its origins as PGA Catalunya, has a deep-rooted connection with The PGA. As Spain’s No.1 golf resort, it perfectly aligns with our vision for PGA National Academies, which are dedicated to delivering excellence and accessibility to golfers worldwide.
“As the only PGA National Golf Academy in Spain, Camiral Golf & Wellness enjoys a unique status within The PGA’s exclusive network. This partnership solidifies its place as a destination of choice for PGA Members and avid golfers seeking to combine luxurious hospitality at one of their two onsite hotels with world-class training facilities and expert coaching.”
Visitors to Camiral Golf & Wellness can now enjoy an elevated golfing experience at the newly designated PGA National Academy located at the resort’s Golf Hub.
“As one of the largest training facilities in Europe, the Golf Hub offers expert coaching from our team of trusted PGA Professionals – Enric López, Oriol Camacho, Phillipe Tourtrol and David Guarch – alongside cutting-edge technologies such as Trackman Range and GEARS swing analysis” said Flavio Papa, Director of Golf at Camiral Golf & Wellness.
“Golfers can also take advantage of a double-ended grass tee driving range with target greens, that can accommodate up to 130 players, ten covered hitting bays, and a 2,000 square-meter putting and chipping green with five practice bunkers.”
He added: “Becoming a PGA National Academy is a mark of quality that distinguishes Camiral Golf & Wellness as a world leading golf training hub and we are committed to delivering an immersive and premium golfing experience for players of all abilities.”
In addition, Camiral Golf & Wellness now offers over 8,000 global PGA Members the opportunity to create bespoke coaching programmes for both professional and amateur golfers, pairing luxury hospitality with the five-star facilities and industry leading technology in the picturesque setting of Catalonia, Spain.
Situated just outside the culinary capital of Girona, Camiral Golf & Wellness is home to the five-star Hotel Camiral, a member of The Leading Hotels of The World portfolio, and the four-star LAVIDA Hotel. The resort features a wide array of dining options, including the newly opened seasonal Origin restaurant and the reimagined Camiral Bistro. Guests can also access the award-winning Wellness Centre, which offers next-generation recovery technologies designed to optimise performance and relaxation for golfers.