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Golf News Tournament at Atalaya Old Course
Jul 23rd
DATE: Thursday 19th July
FORMAT: Individual Stableford
TEE OFF: 9.00 am shotgun start
GREEN FEE: 40 € including cocktail
Fantastic Prizes, Trophies, Raffle Nearest the Pin, Longest Drive
For further information please contact: 627 810 637
Email: ed@costadelsolgolfnews.com//
El Chaparral hosts World Cup Golf Event
Jun 9th
WEDNESDAY 23RD JUNE
The very popular Mijas Costa course is the next stop for our Golf News Summer Competition. The event will be held on Wednesday 23rd June and the format will be Texas Scramble(Teams of 4) and there will be a shotgun start to the competition at 9.30 am.
As this date coincides with the England More >
Takeaway at Tamisa
Jun 1st
Head barman at the wonderful 4 star hotel at Mijas Golf Antonio Palacios has been entertaining golf groups in his iminitable style over many a year, and is a character in every sense of the word!
However, it looks as if Antonio may soon be a face of the past, as the Jason Tozer golf group More >
GPS Rangefinder for Sale or Rent
Jun 1st
Sunshine Golf at La Cala is now stocking, for sale or rental, the number one GPS rangefinder in the world, the “Sky Caddie SG5”.
The SG5 is for golfers who want a GPS rangefinder with advanced features, a large colour display and a long lasting rechargeable battery. Sky Golf’s advanced technology is integrated with the very More >
Sweden Opens The Golf And Gastronomy Weeks
Jun 1st
The golf and gastronomy weeks started with a Swedish flavour, followed by the German, Danish and English weeks.
The winners of the tournament showed how multicultural the competition was. The winner was Margaretha Remröd from Sweden, second was Miguel Peña Morales from Spain and third position went to Inna Bladen.
During the entire week people enjoyed Swedish More >
Friendship Competition Benahavis – San Pedro
Jun 1st
Traditions start but one never knows when they finish… with these words, the deputy mayor of San Pedro, Miguel Troyano, welcomed all participants of the 2nd Friendship Competition played between Benahavís and San Pedro at Los Arqueros.
Sr Troyano thanked Los Arqueros Golf for collaborating and holding this event, and handed over a commemorative plaque to More >
Spain vs Ireland (At Golf!)
Jun 1st
A Rose by Any Other Name!
Saturday 20th March saw the battle of two famous golfing countries on Los Olivos – Mijas Golf.
Craig at Someplace Else allowed a motley crew of golfers to play a match labelled Spain v. Ireland. A total of 52 players took part – some Irish, some Spanish but mostly nationalities from More >
Golf Players Without Golf Courses
Jun 1st
The traditional “Golf Club” has always been recognised as having its own particular course with 18 holes or more.
From the 1980s, a new format appeared, clubs without a golf course, and although properly federated, had no golf facilities for their members.
In more recent years, the trend has grown for clubs and societies, most without any More >
Marbella Golf Academy…
Jun 1st
Every second Friday of the month the Golflife team invites you to a free fun competition with great prizes
on offer.
All you have to do is contact them on telephone: 670 676 750.
Childrens School At Baviera… Looking To The Future
Jun 1st
In these times of crisis, it is good to be able to talk about a section of the population that is not affected by politics or social/economic events.
Baviera Golf are now teaching the fundamentals of golf to over 70 youngsters who attend every Saturday morning to receive their classes from Professionals Francisco and Miguel.
This is More >
Lower Your Handicap And Reap The Benefits
Jun 1st
For the third consective year, Casares Costa Golf is rewarding the lower handicap golfer.
During the Summer period (after 2pm) the golfer will only have to pay their handicap for an 18 hole round of golf (HANDICAP 12 – ONLY 12 EUROS!)
Golf Director Gonzalo Gross told the Golf News “sometimes it is important to reward players More >
Set a place for Olazabal at the Manor
Jun 1st
Jose Maria Olazabal has more important things on his mind right now but we can only hope that, one way or another, there is a place for him in the European Team room at the Ryder Cup in October.
Olazabal’s struggle with a debilitating condition which is threatening his ability to play any golf at all More >
A Trip down Memory Lane
Jun 1st
I’ve just had my first proper holiday on the Costa Del Sol for years and really enjoyed it.
Instead of worrying about the big picture of how the coastline is coping and whether the golf courses have found the right approach I just got on with being a holidaymaker and quickly rediscovered the fun of pottering More >
Meet my new best friend
Jun 1st
This is Piti, the cute little dog who, as a puppy, was dumped at Santana Golf Club.
The staff there adopted him and now he’s a contented member of the team, travelling around on marshals’ golf carts and charming everyone who visits the club.
Ash Cloud’s Silver Lining?
Jun 1st
The old saying that it’s an ill wind that blows no one any good was never more apt than during the shambles that was the volcanic ash fiasco.
While others suffered, there was a window of opportunity for some businesses in Spain so let’s hope they made hay while the sun shone – or at least More >
Visit Benahavis… A Golfers Paradise
Jun 1st
I first came to Benahavis in 1994 and have now lived here for 10 years and never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that Benahavis would add golf as a major attraction to its well known reputation for good restaurants and bars. The municipality now boasts 198 holes(!) and one of the prettiest driving More >
Fair Play?
Jun 1st
Twice a year I fly to the Costa del Sol to enjoy the sun and golf, especially in spring and autumn. When I arrived there this year I was caught by surprise by the disastrous conditions originated by the heavy rain under which all golf clubs had to suffer.
I understand the stress that Golf Directors More >
First Class At La Quinta
Jun 1st
On our recent golfing group trip to the coast, we decided to visit a course which had been off our radar for a few years due to various negative comments , La Quinta Golf.
What a turn round ! We were treated like visitors to America from the moment we arrived. Our clubs were taken from More >
Ed Here…
Jun 1st
HOPES FOR A CHANGE OF LUCK TURN TO DUST
As I mentioned in the last issue, the start to 2010 was not what we hoped for, with the weather creating havoc to the golfing industry on the coast.
However, no sooner had the sun started to push through when the unpronounceable (volcano) started to make a name More >
World Cup Fever
Jun 1st
Four Four Two…. So that’s me one under par!
The Golf News will be very active over the summer period, and we have already confirmed two tournaments to coincide with the footie.
Our first stop will be at El Chaparral for an Individual Stableford event on Wednesday 23rd June which will finish in time for all players More >
Valle Romano Golf And Resort Opens For Business
Jun 1st
Cabell B. Robinson designed Course in Estepona is latest addition to the Costa del Golf
After what seems like an eternity, this Par 72 course has finally opened its doors to the golfing public.
Having been promoted extensively over the last few years, Valle Romano has been a name on everybody’s lips without having actually been open More >
Golf News Tournament at Lauro Golf
May 19th
DATE: Saturday 29th May
FORMAT: Individual Stableford
TEE OFF: 9.00 am start
GREEN FEE: 40 €
Fantastic Prizes, Trophies, Raffle Nearest the Pin, Longest Drive
For further information please contact Lauro Golf: 952 412 767
The Costa Cup in aid of Cudeca
May 19th
El Chaparral Golf Club are the hosts for The Costa Cup taking place on Sunday 6th June. Organised by Talk Radio Europe and includes longest drive, nearest the pin, putting competition and Ladies competition.
Price: 50€
Greenfee
Buggy
Lunch
Shotgun start: 9.00am
For more information please contact: 952 587 700 reservas@golfelchaparral.com
El Paraiso Golf Club News
Mar 31st
Saint Valentine’s Ball
No amount of rain could dampen the enjoyment of The St. Valentine’s Ball held at the clubhouse on 14th February.
The dining hall was beautifully decked out in a manner befitting the occasion, the chef provided a very special menu for the evening, and with music from “It Takes Two” adding the romantic ingredient, More >
Player of the Year
Mar 31st
Kath Todd, of Sunshine Golf Society, received the 2009 Player of the Year award from the 2008 winner, Captain Les Wildgoose.
A great years golf Kath, well done.
This handsome Trophy was sponsored and supplied by Sunshine Golf.
Future Champions Junior Academy
Mar 31st
The academy is now in its second year and we already have over 30 junior members, which we would like to increase to 60 by the end of this season.
This year some of our junior members have gone on to play and perform extremely well in international events. Sophie Phillips won the under 12s girls More >
Golf’s Mental!
Mar 31st
So ask the expert!
Welcome to my column here in Costa Del Sol Golf News.
Every edition, I will give my view on some of the mental aspects of the game of golf that prevent players progressing. At the bottom of the column you will find my e-mail address and each edition I will answer a couple More >
Looking for New Talent!
Mar 31st
Although it seems early to be talking about next season already, The Sports Academy started to recruit new clients for September 2009 at this time last year.
The project at Alhaurin Golf will go into its second year hopefully with plenty of bright new talent. Interviews have already taken place with potential clients from as far More >
Alhaurin Golf Update
Mar 31st
ROADWORKS…
The Coín road has now been asphalted, painted, and is now open to traffic! (This benefits those golfers coming from Marbella area)
Directions:
• From A-7 (Autopista del Mediterraneo)
• Take A-355 towards Ojen for about 18 to 20 minutes.
• Take the exit towards MA-3303 connecting Coin (to the left) with Fuengirola and Mijas (to the right).
• Go More >
Calanova News
Mar 31st
TOURNAMENTS
Despite the horrendous weather conditions over the last few months, we still were able to celebrate three tournaments during the month of February.
We were the first golf club on the coast to organise a CHARITY TOURNAMENT FOR HAITI, and money raised on the day was donated to Medicos Sin Fronteras to help the tragic victims More >
Golf News Travels Fast
Mar 31st
The Golf News is now read by a wider audience due to recent appearance at THE GOLF WORLD PRAGUE trade show.
As usual, copies went very fast and the sold out sign was put up on the last day of the event.
Komperdell’s New Top Spin Putter
Mar 31st
THE HIGHROLLER on the Green!
Unique – precise – perfect roll – control of direction – sensational putt results…
KOMPERDELL offers for 2010 a luxury limited edition of the Top Spin Putter with its round club head shape – the Golden Spin Putter which is coated with 18 carate pure gold.
Absolutely an eye-catcher in every bag! Luxury More >
Andalucía Golf-APGA Circuit at Los Arqueros
Mar 31st
The Quiros family took first position in the first event of this year’s circuit. The course was in excellent condition in spite of the weather, and 50 teams took part in the Pro-Am in a very competitive field.
The winning team comprised of professional Daniel Quirós and amateurs Ángel Acha, Javier Domínguez and Javier Guerrero.
The prize-giving More >
Multicultural meeting at Lauro Golf
Mar 31st
Thanks to a day of dry and sunny weather Lauro Golf celebrated both the day of Finnish culture and the day of Andalucia with the “Kalevalan päivä/Día de Andalucía” competition.
Andalusian and Finnish flags were hanging as a symbol of brotherhood between the two communities.
The day of Finnish culture is known as “Kalevalan päivä” due to More >
Made to Measure Does Not Mean Expensive
Mar 31st
Most people have the idea that clothing or clubs which are made to a specific golfers needs are very expensive.
At Anda Golf we have demonstrated over the years that this is not always the case. Our prices start at only €65 for bermudas and €75 for trousers and we can create your own design in More >
Torreblanca Golf Society News
Mar 24th
January and February continued where December left off, continual rain on the Costa del Sol!
Despite the terrible conditions we still managed to play some golf. The gods were kind to us as nearly every Thursday, even after heavy rain overnight, the rain stopped during play giving us at least a dry day. Unfortunately, despite the More >
Sunshine Golf News
Mar 24th
Sunshine Golf have secured the exclusive Spanish distribution rights to the latest fun Hair Flair caps, a great gift for the folically challenged golfer.
They come in a range of hair/cap colours and can be customised by Sunshine Golf with the golfers name or logo.
Soon to arrive are the pre logo’d caps for England, Spain and More >
Help for Haiti
Mar 24th
Estepona Golf Day A Great Success
Estepona Golf and Talk Radio Europe recently teamed up to create the “Tournament for Haiti” with their combined efforts having now raised over 12,500 Euro for the Christian Fellowship Charity.
It began with a short phone call between Rory Leader (President of Estepona Golf) and Maurice Bolland (MD of Talk Radio More >
Harro Joins Team At Los Flamingos
Mar 24th
Harro Rijnders has recently been appointed as the director of the American Golf Academy and the Tramores Golf Club, both located in the fabulous Los Flamingos / Villa Padierna Golf Resort.
After work experiences in Holland, Belgium and Germany, Harro became the youngest head-professional in Holland at the age of 21, and in the same year More >
They’re Back!
Mar 24th
La Resina Golf and Country Club has begun a new era.
This spectacular but little – known 9 hole course is situated just off the N340 at the Selwo Safari turn off between San Pedro and Estepona and has recently been taken taken over by two well-known faces of the Costa del Golf, Marcos Lería and More >
Team Tiger Add Insult To Injury
Mar 24th
The sooner Tiger Woods gets back to winning golf tournaments the sooner we’ll be spared any more grotesque public confessionals.
The advisors who put him up to that excruciating performance in Florida should be forced to watch it over and over again for the rest of their working days. What possessed them to stand him up More >
October, South Wales…
Mar 24th
Four weeks prior to the Andalucian Masters, an altogether bigger worldwide audience will be watching the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor.
Speculation continues to rage – and a certain amount of sniggering still goes on – about just how bad the weather might be and what effect it will have on golf’s greatest showpiece. Well, the More >
October, Southern Spain…
Mar 24th
Isn’t it great to see Valderrama back on the European Tour schedule?
It’s like seeing an old masterpiece restored to its rightful position on the walls of one of the famous art galleries.
Don’t expect all the top players to agree with that because some of them have never had the success at Valderrama that would allow More >
Moving up in the World
Mar 24th
Golf Amigos, the tour operator business started by my wife Norma 17 years ago has just moved to new offices and is enjoying great business from its thousands of regular clients.
While many bigger companies have gone under and while the fly-by-nights who seem to spring up every week deservedly struggle, Golf Amigos has always steered More >
Affairs Of The Tiger!
Mar 24th
It’s now time to let the man get on with playing golf. He has, by now, served his punishment. His wife appears to have forgiven the past (almost!) and he may be a reformed character after his treatment.
The likes of John Terry and Ashley Cole continued to play football during and after their affairs and More >
El Chaparral… Overseas Membership now available
Mar 24th
This very popular course is now offering overseas golfers the opportunity to become a part of the club.
There are two options available covering six months and one year respectively, and the offer is available to both individuals and couples.
Call Antonio Rodriguez on 952 587 733 for further details and see advert on page 24 of More >
Tramores Golf & American Golf Academy Opening At Flamingos Golf Resort
Mar 24th
Par 63 Course To Open At Easter
Tramores Golf Club, the third course at the Los Flamingos / Villa Padierna Resort will be open in time for the Easter holiday period.
Because of its technical layout it will favour the accurate rather than the bold, although you do however get the possibility to take out those woods More >
Ed Here
Mar 22nd
WHAT A START TO THE YEAR !
Unfortunately, the headline is not a positive one, as we have had to endure possibly the worst 3 months of weather in recent history. Golf Directors have been enduring the kind of rain that normally is only seen in Northern Europe, but which now seems to have found a More >
Golf News Tournament at San Roque
Mar 8th
We are delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring the SAN ROQUE OPEN DAY TOURNAMENT on Saturday 27th March, to be held on the New Course at 10.00 am.
The event will be played under Pairs Better Ball format and will have some great prizes on offer. Reservations can be made by contacting the club More >
Claire Joins Hotel Tamisa Golf
Jan 5th
Claire Schaverien or as she is better known these days “Miss Tamisa” joined John and his team in November.
Tamisa has been her local for the last 3 years. As Claire’s hobby has always been organising events, John thought where better to put her hobby to good use than at the Hotel Tamisa Golf. She can More >
Next Stop Estepona Golf
Jan 1st
The first club to host our ever popular golf day in 2010 will be Estepona.
The event will be played on Thursday 25th February under individual stableford format and will be sponsored by Hotel Tamisa Golf with the usual attractive prizes on offer to participants. Places are limited so contact the Golf News More >