Tenerife Will Host 2027 Bonallack, Patsy Hankins Trophies
Amateur match play tournaments return to Spain from January 6 to 8, 2027, at the Buenavista Golf course.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Golf
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The European Golf Association and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation have scheduled the 2027 Bonallack and Patsy Hankins Trophies for January 6 to 8. The amateur match play event will take place at Buenavista Golf in Tenerife, Spain.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a premier showcase for amateur talent, pitting top players from Europe against their counterparts from the Asia-Pacific region. Both trophies were claimed by the Asia-Pacific teams during the 2025 matches held in the UAE.
The competition features a 12-player squad for both men's and women's teams across three days of play. Matches are held on the par-72 Buenavista Golf course, which measures approximately 6,150 metres.
The players
Rishi Narain
He will return as the captain for the Asia-Pacific teams during the 2027 competition.
Joanne McKee
She is set to return as the captain for the Asia-Pacific teams at the upcoming amateur golf event.
Joachim Fourquet
He will serve as the returning captain for the European men's team in Tenerife.
Severiano Ballesteros
The professional golfer and course architect designed the Buenavista Golf venue in Spain.
The details
Each event consists of five foursomes matches, five fourball matches, and 12 singles matches. This edition marks the 13th staging of the Bonallack Trophy and the fifth for the Patsy Hankins Trophy.
Timeline
January 6 to 8, 2027, marks the scheduled dates for the upcoming amateur match play tournaments.
Season Trajectory
Hosting these trophies in Spain continues the regional rotation of amateur golf match play, following the 2025 matches in the UAE and the 2023 event at La Manga Club. The event remains a central milestone for amateur players aiming to transition to professional play in the global golf ecosystem.
Teams will compete for a total of 32 available points, with 16.5 points required to guarantee a tournament victory. Participants must manage the specific challenges of the 6,150-metre, par-72 course layout designed by Severiano Ballesteros.
The takeaway
This event highlights the depth of amateur golf talent as regional teams compete for international trophies in a rigorous match play format. Fans can expect highly competitive rounds as players navigate the technical layout of the Buenavista course.
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