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Looking for New Talent!

Golf News — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:45:55 +0000

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 afield as Sweden and Poland.
The Sports Academy’s golf programmes have been developed with a single goal in mind; to provide junior golfers with a platform to reach their true potential in golf without restricting possible alternative careers. The course contents are built around our three main components: Golf Coaching, Golf Competition and Education. In addition to the development of a better golf game, we also seek to bring a sense of purpose and perspective to the time each student spends at the academy. Our aim is to nurture the talents of each student, through our strong emphasis on developing the total person, to arm them with the life skills to succeed in any chosen field.
The Sports Academy’s unique programme provides students with many routes of progression following their time with us and opens many doors.
The Programme can lead to access to professional golf, higher education, careers in the golf industry, careers in general sports industries and also a lower handicap!
The Sports Academy employs top class golf coaches, experienced in the delivery of both the technical and physical aspects of the game.
The Sports Academy can offer courses at Alhaurin to suit every young players needs. From the fulltime education inclusive course to Saturday morning classes, a prospective students’ requirements can be met.
For more details please call Patsy Fomes on 626 063 225 or e-mail patsy@thesportsacademy.org.

TSA NEWS
This issue, I would like to mention players at The Sports Academy with higher handicaps. The two youngest students, Jake Rose 14 and Myles King 13, have done extremely well already.
Jake started in October with a handicap of 15 and has performed so well in TSA competitions that he currently leads the nett Order of Merit and has reduced his handicap to 8 already!
It is a similar story for Myles, who started with a handicap of 13. Myles has played really well too in TSA competitions with his best score of 76 helping to reduce his handicap to 8 as well.
He also won a junior competition at Magna Marbella with a score of 1 over par.
Also worthy of mention are Jordan Abbasciano and Dani Anderson. Jordan joined the academy in October with a handicap of 9 and excellent scores including a level par 72 have moved his handicap to 5. Dani performed superbly at the Golf Festival at Hacienda del Aloma. Playing off a 4 handicap in a very strong field, Dani finished 6th in her category and 2nd in the nett completion.

Alhaurin Golf Update

Golf News — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:39:23 +0000

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 right towards Fuengirola and Mijas.
• After 5 minutes you will get to a roundabout where Alhaurin Golf is sign posted.
Alternatively, for people coming from Fuengirola, Benalmadena, and the Mijas area, they need to drive up to Mijas Village from Fuengirola ( A-387).
When you are on A-7 / AP-7, this is exit 214 when coming from Malaga or exit 213 when coming from Cadiz)

ONLINE BOOKINGS
Our new online booking system is proving very popular, as it allows the golfer to book at any time of the day, from any location.The benefits are many, including
• Direct booking, choosing your tee time personally
• Reduced tariffs
• Environmentally friendly as no paper is wasted
• Reduced cost of booking (no phone calls or faxes)
• Payment on arrival
• Immediate confirmation
UPCOMING CHARITY TOURNAMENT
We are holding a great charity event with Miguel Ángel Jiménez on 21st March.
In summary, the day will consist of:
• Golf clinic by Miguel Ángel Jiménez at the driving range, where he will spend some time with each child.
• Pro-Am competition for kids on the par 3 course (The Pros will include some of the Sports Academy Team.
(www.thesportsacademy.org)
• Adult competition on the main course.
• Mercedes Benz for hole in one.
• Longest drive competition from the bar terrace to fairway number 1!
• Prize giving by Miguel Ángel Jiménez.
• Special prize auction: Real Madrid signed shirts, Fernando Alonso signed Spanish Flag, etc.
All funds will be to support Colegio Internacional Torrequebrada setting up a School in Haití. The school building will be financed by Real Madrid Football Club.
It will be a great day and we would very much appreciate if you could find the time to contribute to such a worthwhile event.

News From Miraflores

Golf News — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:29:39 +0000

DOUBLE CELEBRATION AS LADIES AND MEN FROM MIRAFLORES WIN BOTH SENIOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Each year senior golfers take part in The Costa Del Sol Senior League and the final matches of last season took place in November (Men) and December (Ladies) at Alhaurin Golf and Miraflores Golf respectively.
13 men’s and 9 ladies’ teams from Miraflores, Anoreta, Guadalmina, Alhaurin and La Canada participated throughout the season. Very well done to all who took part and a huge congratulations to the Men and Ladies of Miraflores who won both events.
LAUNCH OF THE NEW SPIKES BAR
The newly reformed Spikes bar kicked off on the 20th January with a spectacular supper evening that was attended by over 150 members and guests. The entertainment was provided by Christopher Howard who gave splendid renditions of numbers from famous Musicals, most notably ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘The Rocky Horror Show’. It was a great evening and ensured sell-outs for the next event on the 10th March. Jim Bray, who oversaw the rebuilding at the club was praised for his work and his wife Janet was presented with a lovely bouquet of flowers.
Watch out for upcoming events such as Quiz Night on the last Monday of every month and a Race Night on Easter Monday evening. You don’t need to be a member as all are welcome to join in the fun.
CAPTAINS CHARITY DAY IN AID OF CUDECA AND THE HEART FOUNDATION – SATURDAY 13TH MARCH 2010
The Captains of Miraflores, David Alsop and Ann James are holding a Captains Charity Day that starts off with a fun competition in the morning and concludes with a Black-Tie Dinner in aid of the above charities. Book with the Caddy Master for day and evening.
5,500 EUROS RAISED FOR DOWNS SYNDROME CHARITY
Thanks to donators, buyers and all who participated in the final auction in November 2009 for Downs Syndrome. Raising a fantastic 5,500 Euros this was a great success.
SHARES AVAILABLE
See our advertisement on opposite page to see how you can become a member with a share in this wonderful club and have full playing rights for 2010 at an unbeatable amount of 2,500 Euros. Contact the clubhouse on 952 931 960 or email: info@miraflores-golf.com

WATCH THIS SPACE AS MIRAFLORES CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR!