The Competitors
The Families
Family Jansen
Bas Jansen & Michel Jansen
The original dynasty. Family Jansen lifted the inaugural trophy in Belgium, answered the Hoefakker breakthrough with a statement win in Portugal, and completed the treble in Barcelona — the only family to have won in three different countries. Michel — 'Mr No Driving Range' — has carried the same handicap for 30 years, while Bas barely touches a club outside of tournament week. And yet, three titles. Explain that.
2020 — Belgium · 2022 — Portugal · 2023 — Barcelona
Family Hoefakker
Koen Hoefakker & Willem Hoefakker
Family Hoefakker broke through in Marbella in 2021 and then made the Costa del Sol their fortress, returning years later to win back-to-back Marbella titles. All three of their trophies carry a Marbella postcode. Willem — 'The Hip' — provides the steady hand while Koen brings the firepower. They've drawn level with the Jansens at three titles each and show no signs of slowing down.
2021 — Marbella · 2024 — Marbella · 2025 — Marbella
Family Nijhof
Nick Nijhof & Hans Nijhof
Family Nijhof is still hunting for their first title. Hans — 'Cirkelen' — should be thankful that Nick chose him over his Swedish stepdad, though the results sometimes make you question that loyalty. Nick treats golf as a strictly annual activity and shows up to wing it. The talent is there, the practice hours are not. When they finally put it all together, watch out.
Still searching for their first title
Family Lusthof
Bas Lusthof & Jan Lusthof
Family Lusthof is a study in contrasts. Jan — straight as an arrow with his new hip — puts the ball in play every single time, while Bas is an absolute powerhouse who regularly launches drives into different postcodes. When Bas keeps it on the course, this duo is lethal. The question is: how many balls will they need?
Still searching for their first title