The prestigious PGA Riviera Maya golf course, located in the Tulum Country Club residential community, has officially confirmed the participation of Mexican golfers Álvaro Ortiz and Alejandro Madariaga in the upcoming Tulum Championship, to be held from April 16 to 19. Andrés Brictson, Director of Golf at PGA Riviera Maya, highlighted that these high-quality tournaments open real opportunities for Mexican players and serve as an inspiration for new generations of athletes in the country. The course where the competition will take place was designed by Robert Trent Jones II, a pioneer in sustainability, and has been awarded as the best golf course in Mexico by the World Golf Awards in 2024 and 2025. The Tulum Championship will bring together the Mexican golf elite in Quintana Roo. Álvaro Ortiz, with full status on the circuit, and the Puebla native Alejandro Madariaga will lead the local representation at the prestigious course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. According to the executive, this is possible thanks to a course that, due to its design and quality, has become a regional and international benchmark. Boost for local talent and sporting excellence. The inclusion of Madariaga underscores the organization's commitment to the development of local golf. Meanwhile, Alejandro Madariaga, a 25-year-old golfer from Puebla trained in American universities, joins the field via a sponsor exemption, marking his debut in an event of this category on national soil. Gonzalo Pan de Soraluce, Global Director of Golf Strategy for the Real Estate & Golf division of Piñero, pointed out that hosting this event for the second consecutive year responds to a commitment to attract the world's main tournaments to the country. This tournament is the only stop on the Korn Ferry Tour calendar in Mexico for the 2026 season, reaffirming the destination's position on the international professional circuit. High-level Mexican representation. Álvaro Ortiz arrives at this competition as the only Mexican golfer with full status for the current Korn Ferry Tour season, a circuit that serves as a direct precursor to the PGA TOUR. Its infrastructure is naturally integrated with the characteristic jungle, mangroves, and cenotes of the region. International projection of the Riviera Maya. The event not only highlights in the sporting realm but also strengthens the luxury tourism offering in Tulum. The Tulum Country Club community complements this experience with high-level educational programs, such as the PGA Academy and programs linked to the Real Madrid Foundation. Ortiz has already completed eight tournaments this year, with participations in the Bahamas, Panama, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and the United States. With the celebration of this Korn Ferry Tour stop, the institution reaffirms its role as a driver of international exposure for the Mexican Caribbean, providing players and families with a platform for sporting and residential excellence.
