MCB Caribbean Legends Pro-Am 2026 Officially Opened at Blue Bay Curaçao
MCB Caribbean Legends Pro-Am 2026 Officially Opened at Blue Bay Curaçao
Willemstad, Curaçao – April 30, 2026
The inaugural MCB Caribbean Legends Pro-Am 2026 has been officially opened today at Blue Bay Curaçao Golf & Beach Resort, marking a historic moment for professional golf on the island.
The official opening ceremony was conducted by Steffen Kefer, Tournament Director of Blue Bay, alongside Jamie Donaldson, former Ryder Cup winner. They were joined by Sepp Koster, CEO of Blue Bay Curacao Golf & Beach Resort, Muryad de Bruin, CEO of Curaçao Tourist Board and Daniela Cohen-Henriquez of MCB Bank, highlighting the strong partnership behind this landmark event.
In a unique and memorable moment, divers emerged from the Caribbean Sea in a
spectacular way to present the custom made ChiChi as the winner’s trophy of the
tournament to Jamie Donaldson, symbolizing the official start of the tournament, with play set to begin tomorrow May 1st.
Quote – Steffen Kefer, Tournament Director Blue Bay:
“As part of our 25-year celebration, it is a great honor to launch this partnership alongside such committed sponsors. The MCB Caribbean Legends Pro-Am represents not only a milestone moment, but also the beginning of something truly special for Curaçao and the region.”
Quote – Jamie Donaldson:
“We’ve been incredibly well looked after here. I feel very fortunate to play golf in such a beautiful destination. I’m really looking forward to building this relationship and, of course, to coming back again in the future.”
Quote – MCB Bank:
“We are proud to partner in bringing this unique event to Curaçao. Giving back to the community is part of who we are—it’s in our DNA. We believe strongly in supporting youth, education and sport. This was shown especially yesterday with the kids’ clinic with the participation of approximately 60 kids. We are also pleased that through the Beat the Pro charity event, we raised XCG 20.000,- and will be joining the Churandy Martina Foundation in donating sport equipment to local schools.”
Quote – Curaçao Tourist Board:
“Bon bini na Curaçao—everything here is dushi. This moment has been a long time coming for us. We are excited to take this first step in what we see as a much bigger journey for golf on the island, together with Blue Bay and MCB. Events like this allow us to showcase Curaçao as both a premier golf and vacation destination, adding a new level of allure. We are truly proud to be part of it.”
Quote – Sepp Koster, CEO of Blue Bay Curacao Golf & Beach Resort:
“It is a privilege to be part of this moment. Through years of dedication and hard work, we have transformed Blue Bay and contributed to positioning Curaçao as a true hospitality destination. This event reflects our ongoing journey to build, grow, and showcase the island to the world.”
Quote – Mark (COO, Staysure Legends Tour):
“It’s a pleasure to be here in Curaçao. This tournament is an important step in a much longer journey—one that we hope will see the continued development of golf across the Caribbean and further strengthen Curaçao’s position as a tourism destination.”
The tournament will officially tee off on Friday, May 1 at 12:00 PM, when teams begin their first round. Players are expected to return to the historic Plantation House (Landhuis) around 6:00 PM. The second round will take place on Saturday, May 2, followed by the final round on Sunday, May 3.
Every day, spectators are warmly invited to attend and experience this world-class golf event from designated viewing points across the course. Visitors can also test their own golf skills at the Blue Bay Driving Range during the tournament days.
The MCB Caribbean Legends Pro-Am is part of the official Legends Tour and celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Blue Bay Golf Course, bringing international golf excellence together with the unique atmosphere and hospitality of Curaçao.
