Talk in the Clubhouse

On the golf course with the Spanish EURO heroes

Before Álvaro Morata was allowed to lift the EURO trophy, there was a meeting with Ländle golfer Michael Vonbank at the Öschberghof.(Bild: Reuters, Privat)

On their way to their fourth European Football Championship title, the Spanish team stayed in the Black Forest - or more precisely, at the posh "Öschberghof" golf resort. And it was there that "La Roja" captain Álvaro Morata and Ländle golfer Michael Vonbank had an unplanned encounter after the preliminary round.

The 2024 edition of the "Cuber Open", a Pro Golf Tour tournament at the prestigious Black Forest golf resort "Öschberghof", will certainly remain in the memory of Vorarlberg professional golfer Michael Vonbank for a long time to come. On the one hand, because the man from Klostertal made the cut for the final day for the first time this season thanks to a round of 71 and a 69. On the other hand, because of what he then experienced on the third day of the competition, June 26. "We were on our round when we had to stop due to a thunderstorm," says the 27-year-old. "So everyone fled to the clubhouse."

From the driving range to the dry
Not only the golf pros, but also some of the Spanish national soccer players. They were staying at the Öschberghof during the EURO and took the opportunity to relax on the driving range after their preliminary round gala before the round of 16 against Georgia. "Captain Álvaro Morata was sitting at the table next to me," says Vonbank, who was initially unsure whether it was actually the Atlético Madrid star. "At some point, we got talking in English - a totally casual and friendly guy. He's also a decent golfer."

The mood with the Spanish captain was great.(Bild: AFP/APA/OSCAR DEL POZO)

Before heading back onto the course, they took a souvenir photo together. And while Vonbank ended up in 54th place, Morata and Co. were even able to celebrate the title...