Issue 87
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 >