Ever since its 1987 inaugural a competition for professionals, the 27 greens and fairways of Golf del Sur have provided the backdrop for various top international tournaments. In 1989 they bore witness to Jose Maria Olazabal´s victory in the Open de Tenerife, a feat he repeated in 1992.
 

The following year they watched as David Gilford won the event, as did Mark James in 94. In 1995, Golf del Sur hosted the Shell Wondrful World of Golf tournament and its head-to-head battle between Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson.

Golf del Sur has also been the setting for two golf driving distance record, both of which were set by Britain´s Karl Woodward. First he set a new record of 398 yards and then, a few months later, he managed to break the legendary 400-yard barrier with a huge stroke which sent the ball flying 408 yards.

In 2002, Golf del Sur hosted a new international tournament, the first Tenerife Ladies Open, pertaining to the LPGA European Evian Tour, with victory of the Spanish female player Raquel Carriedo. This Tenerife Golf course, designed by Pepe Gancedo, is a thoroughly enjoyable layout in which one´s attention is immediately caught by the black volcanic sand in the bunkers and the wide fairways.

Particularly difficult is the 3rd hole on the north course. To right of the wide fairway is a water hazard, behind which lies an impressive ravine with an ochrecoloured rockface, while to the left is a gaping bunker of black sand. Another notable hole is the 2nd of the southern course, par 3 of 193 meters whose green is surrounded by another immense bunker of black sand.