Joshua Berry came close to victory in the Road to Mallorca Final. He fought until the ninth hole on Sunday to secure his second title of the year and even challenge the annual ranking, but beyond the final result, the Englishman has confirmed what he had been hinting at for some time: 2025 has been the year of his consolidation.
Two years ago, Berry emerged in the professional scene. In 2023, at just 18 years old, he became the second youngest player in history to earn a DP World Tour card. A precocious talent that dazzled, but soon discovered the harshness of playing with the big leagues. His first year in the elite, 2024, was a baptism of fire: 17 tournaments, only three cuts made, and a best finish of 23rd place. Tough, but formative. Berry returned to qualifying school and regained his rights, determined not to lose his way.
However, 2025 started differently. In February, he secured his first top ten in the DP World Tour. In March, he made a statement by winning on the HotelPlanner Tour and finishing second the following week. And in April, he once again broke into the top ten in the main Tour. Everything seemed to be heading towards a year of establishment, playing more and better.
Then came the moment of decision. In China, Berry chose to focus on the Challenge Tour. A brave, even risky decision, which might have seemed a step back but concealed a conviction: he wanted to grow solidly, without false steps. Time has proven him right. He ended the season with six top tens, a superior status, and above all, the feeling of having found his place. He is not taking steps backwards; he is building a foundation.
At just 20 years old, Berry is beginning to understand what it means to compete every week. “I’ve learned to better measure my efforts,” he acknowledged to us at the final in Mallorca. “Sometimes I’ve worked too much between tournaments and haven’t managed my rest well. This year has helped me believe more in myself and understand how I want to grow as a player.”
Looking ahead to 2026, the Englishman is clear: “I need to believe in myself more.” He has shown that he can compete with the best and that his talent has potential, but now he seeks to do so with conviction. After two years fighting to maintain his rights in the elite and resorting to alternative routes to achieve it, will his third year be the one of his definitive consecration?
