MM Spring Cup: Tee-off, Champagne and a Mini for the Hole-in-One

MM Spring Cup: Tee-off, Champagne and a Mini for the Hole-in-One

On Saturday, May 23, the traditional MM tournament will once again take to the course at Golf de Alcanada. Those who stroll the fairways that day will experience not just a sporting event but an entire spring day with food, music and encounters – exactly as you imagine Mallorca: sun, sea views and the gentle murmur of the Bay of Alcúdia.

The course itself is an experience: the layout, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. and open since 2003, blends into the coastal landscape without being intrusive. Faster greens, natural hollows and the distinctive silhouette of the lighthouse off the coast give the play challenging moments and beautiful photo stops. Before the start you can see participants aligning their shots on the driving range, caddies giving last tips, and in the clubhouse the first cups of coffee and croissants on the panorama terrace – with a view to the port of Alcúdia.

Sporting-wise it's classic: played in Stableford format, there are net and gross classes as well as special competitions like Nearest to the Pin and Longest Drive for women and men. Excitement also comes from an unusual prize: should someone score a hole-in-one, Proa Group will provide a Mini Proa Premium – a significant incentive for that final, decisive shot.

The day is much more than a competition. Culinary stations by Affamata, Santos Gourmet and Streatfood Mallorca bring Mediterranean flavors, and there will be champagne from Champagne One at the awards ceremony on the terrace. The starter pack includes products from Fet a Sóller; small extras like a special raffle by BeMyPoncho or contributions from the Streicher Gallery provide variety between the holes.

Well-being is also taken care of: Mobile Massages Mallorca is available for short moments of relaxation, Foot Care Factory looks after the players' feet, and Monat is represented with premium haircare. DJ Gastón Feity supplies summery, light music to set the mood, Music Sound Concepts handles the technical side, and in between there's a small fashion show — all unpretentious, more like a reunion of old friends than a stiff gala. Similar social sports coverage can be found in Padel in Bendinat: Atmosphere, Networking — and the Scent of Espresso.

A fixed feature is the large scorecard raffle, which closes the evening and delivers surprises year after year; Alventus Travel Boutique has donated the grand prize this time. The unifying element remains togetherness: conversations on the terrace, the clink of champagne glasses, short anecdotes about the one missed putt – the event feels like a small neighborhood celebration at a high level.

Practical: the participation fee is 165 euros and covers the services of the day. The tournament is currently fully booked; interested parties can register on the waitlist on the Golf Alcanada website. For many this means: sign up early next year or visit early in the morning to watch the activity on the course.

As a local reporter I notice how such events keep Mallorca lively. On the Passeig, in the cafés along the harbour and on the way to the clubhouse people meet: locals, seasonal visitors and guests who return because the mix of sport and ease is right. Such days bring income for local caterers, work for service providers and a stage for small brands – and they bind the golf community more closely to the island; see related coverage like Ten Years of T Golf Calvià: A Day That Smells of Fresh-Cut Grass and Sea.

If you can't be there on May 23: keep an eye on the pictures in the social feeds, because the day will again be full of sun, good conversations and the occasional cheer when a solid, unexpected hole-in-one occurs. And for everyone thinking, "I'll be there next year" – the waitlist is ready, and Alcanada always has a free tee time for a relaxed round.