The four Spaniards who made the cut in the Final Stage will play the last round tomorrow at Infinitum Golf. That’s the first piece of news. Yes, we agree it was logical, but there was also the possibility, given how difficult it is for some to secure the DP World Tour card, that someone might drop out. We are referring to Adri Arnaus (-7), Sebas García (-7), or Borja Virto (-6), seven and eight shots off the target. Naturally, Albert Boneta (-16) is not in this group, as he is fully in the mix, ranked tenth. But for now, everyone is fully committed to their chances.
Let’s set the scene in case anyone is still confused. Today, Wednesday, the final day of the DP World Tour Final Stage was supposed to be played at the Lakes course of Infinitum, Tarragona. Today, we should have known the names of the twenty players and ties who secure the card. However, the red alert issued by the Spanish Meteorological Agency for torrential rain in the area has prevented it. Civil Protection suspended classes and any sporting activity, so Infinitum Golf has remained closed all day, and the Final Stage will conclude tomorrow, Thursday.
With the scenario set, the next question is how the finalists cope with an entire day without being able to play golf, train, or practically leave the house due to the bad weather. How does one relieve the tension of this situation? The first answer is that there is no magic formula. It’s not a usual situation, and therefore, everyone does what they can. You have to improvise.
Adri Arnaus, for example, a perfectionist through and through, has taken the opportunity to do some swings in front of the mirror, various stretches, and, above all, stay calm. The season has been very long and tough, and an unexpected break isn’t bad to recharge and get back to full motivation. He has spent time with his parents, whom he doesn’t get to see as much as he’d like due to the nature of his work. He also caught up with the movie Now You See Me, translated into Spanish as Ahora me ves. He watched the second part. A good dose of magic in the veins, which he’ll need tomorrow to get into the top 20. Of course, the man from Moià isn’t giving up on anything: “we’re going all out,” he says. He’ll need at least a nine under par.
Sebas García didn’t have big plans ahead. He is accompanied by his wife Mónica, his caddie and agent Manu Gil, and his coach Pepín Rivero. He won’t be short of conversation. “Basically, I’m not going to do anything,” he confessed. The plan was to stay in the apartment, watch some movies on streaming platforms, and relieve some tension and muscles with the miraculous roller, essential in any high-level athlete’s luggage.
Borja Virto has looked for ways to fill the hours and try to make the most of the day. The Navarrese had a hearty breakfast and hit the gym for a good session, as much as he could at the hotel. He turned to social media, be it Instagram or YouTube, and watched something on Netflix. Then, good conversations with his wife Gabriela and his parents over the phone and some reflection. “It could be a good afternoon to think about the season, draw some conclusions, and start preparing and planning for the next course,” he notes.
Meanwhile, Albert Boneta took the opportunity to sleep a lot. It was good for him after seven days of lugging the bag up and down the Hills and Lakes courses. Then, he caught up on some more episodes of the series he’s into, both comedies, ‘The Office’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory’, and promises to delve into the world of ‘Peaky Blinders’. “A lot of people have recommended it to me, and I hadn’t started it yet, so maybe I’ll give it a try today, see how it goes,” he tells Ten Golf. He knows that tomorrow he’ll have to go out with all guns blazing, and the story of Birmingham gangsters led by the Shelby brothers could be a good inspiration. If the weather allowed, he wouldn’t rule out a walk on Salou beach. Good balance.
Whatever it takes to kill the hours and not think about what’s coming tomorrow. The moment of truth. The final day of the DP World Tour Final Stage. We remind you that play will resume at 8:30 in the morning with the end of the fifth round, and an hour later, the sixth and final round should begin.
