The FABRIMETAL team from Angola, composed of Paulo Peixoto and João Ribeiro, won the 29th edition of the World Corporate Golf Challenge World Final, played in Golf Costa Adeje, Tenerife, from 17th to 21st October. The Frosh Latam/COLOMBIA and ANA/JAPAN teams, 2nd and 3rd classified respectively have provided great competition throughout the week.
With 25 teams from different countries participating in the World Corporate Golf Challenge, players and guests have concluded that the 2022 edition has been a success in terms of organization and play. Both the hospitality of the Host Region, Tenerife, and the different venues where the events and tournaments have been held, Hotel Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora, Golf Costa Adeje and Abama Golf, have been a step forward in the growth of the most important corporate golf tournament in the world.
The week of the WCGC Final is a unique lifestyle experience, combining golf on the most excellent venues the Region has to offer with F&B, exquisite tasting experiences, premium entertainment and live music in a unique atmosphere.
A complete success
José Guerra, chairman of the WCGC, commented on the event: «We are delighted to bring the World Corporate Golf Challenge World Final and the Sports Legends Cup to the spectacular island of Tenerife for the first time. For the competitors/companies, participating in the World Final is a unique and lifelong experience, and is a great platform to showcase what Tenerife has to offer to a worldwide corporate golf audience».
The Sports Legends Cup, a lifestyle event
In parallel to the World Final, the Sports Legends Cup was hosted by the magnificent Abama Golf, a lifestyle event where 16 teams captained by different sports stars played two days full of enjoyment, fun and competition.
Familiar faces such as Ryan Picket (NFL), Giovane Gávio (Brazil volleyball), European Tours champion and former Ryder Cup player Eddie Polland among others; as well as new faces such as former Real Madrid footballers Carlos Santillana, Isidoro San José or Uli Stielike or Davies Cup winner Pato Clavet.
About World Corporate Golf Challenge
The World Corporate Golf Challenge deliver a world-class global corporate golf experience admired and valued by participants, sponsors, media and the golf industry. It is arguably the most established global “Business to Business” golf tournament open to top-level executives around the world who share a passion for golf. Since its inception in 1993, WCGC has grown to such an extent that more than one million golfers have participated from over fifty countries. The 2022 World Final symbolises a fantastic opportunity for players to compete with their companies against other corporations worldwide.
