Posts tagged costa del sol

Golf News Tournament at Flamingos Golf Resort

VENUE: Flamingos Golf Resort (Alferini)
DATE: Saturday 28th August
FORMAT: Individual Stableford
TEE OFF: 9.30am Shotgun
GREEN FEE: 55€ Inc. Buggy & Cocktail
Fantastic Prizes, Trophies, Raffle Nearest the Pin, Longest Drive
For further information please contact: 627 810 637
Email: ed@costadelsolgolfnews.com

Golf News Tournament at Atalaya Old Course

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//

A Trip down Memory Lane

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 >

Fair Play?

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 >

Valle Romano Golf And Resort Opens For Business

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 >

El Paraiso Golf Club News

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 >

Golf’s Mental!

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 >

October, Southern Spain…

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

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 >

Spare A Thought

During these very difficult times we should spare a thought for the Golf Directors on the Costa del Sol.
They must be under extreme pressure from the owners to attract visiting golfers in between the dreadful weather being experienced. Wages still have to be paid and the green staff must be utilised wherever possible.
February is  traditionally More >