María del Carmen de Cabo Wins XXX Trofeo EL COMERCIO-ABANCA Preliminary Stage at La Barganiza

María del Carmen de Cabo secured victory in the sixth preliminary stage of the XXX Trofeo EL COMERCIO-ABANCA, held at the La Barganiza Golf Club on Saturday, with a 41-point score in the handicap category, according to tournament officials.

The event, organized by EL COMERCIO in collaboration with ABANCA, Adarsa, the Golf Municipal de Gijón, the Principado de Asturias, and Coral Golf, serves as a qualifier for the final, set for early September. De Cabo’s performance edged out competitors like Javier González and Diego Rubio, who both recorded 40 points, placing them second and third, respectively.

Scratch Category Highlights

In the scratch division, Daniel Villaverde emerged as the top performer with 35 points, matching Daniel Granda, who claimed second place. Villaverde’s score marked one of the standout results of the day, with only a handful of players achieving similar totals on the La Barganiza course.

Senior Division Standouts

Elena Lobato dominated the senior category, securing her place in the tournament’s history as a multiple winner. Her performance underscored the competitive depth of the event, which attracted over 100 participants.

Final Team Announced

The team representing La Barganiza in the final includes Villaverde and Granda in the scratch category, alongside de Cabo, González, and Lobato in the handicap division. The lineup reflects the strongest performers from the preliminary stage, as confirmed by the tournament’s organizing committee.

Classifications

Handicap

• 1. María del Carmen de Cabo – 41
• 2. Javier González – 40
• 3. Diego Rubio – 40
• 4. Elena Lobato – 40

Scratch

• 1. Daniel Villaverde – 35
• 2. Daniel Granda – 35
• 3. Pelayo Onís – 34

The preliminary stage’s results highlight the talent and competitiveness of participants, with the final set to determine the overall champion. Tournament organizers emphasized the event’s significance as a key fixture in the regional golf calendar.