Costa del Sol - Costa del Golf

Volvo Masters at Valderrama - End of an Era

2008-10-06T18:12:00.004+02:00

Well I guess it had to come to an end some time, and so it will as 2008 is the year the prestigious Volvo Masters will say goodbye to one the finest golf courses in Spain - Valderrama.

The 21st and final Volvo masters will be held between the 30th October and November 2nd where around 60 of Europe's top golfers will battle it out for a record prize fund of some 3.928 Million pounds.

Some of the past winners taking part this year include, Nick Faldo, Padraig Harrington, Darren Clark, Ian Poulter, Colin Montgomerie, Lee Westwood, Sandy Lyle and last years illustrious winner Justin Rose.

The event this year will I am sure be a great success as always , perhaps even more so as it will be the last time it will be played on this fantastic and well maintained course for many a year to come. The Volvo masters at Valderrama has always been spectator friendly and one of the very few venues where the many thousands of golf lovers residing on the Costa del Sol get to see and enjoy some of Europe's top players ( including 16 of the worlds top golfers ) in there own back yard.

The masters is being replaced next year by the newly named Volvo World Matchplay Championship which will be played at the new Finca Cortesin golf Resort, and although this fairly new course is one the finest on the Costa del Sol I still have reservations about the overall quality or space to showcase such a prestigious event... only time will tell on that one.

Ticket prices range from 15 to 35 Euros with special weekly pass rates.

Gary

Senior PGA Staff inspect La Cala Golf ahead of Ladbrokescasino Masters

2008-09-17T22:48:00.008+02:00

Two senior staff from the Professional Golfers’ Association have visited the La Cala Resort in Mijas, ahead of the Ladbrokescasino.com Masters, which will take place at the resort this autumn. The tournament is part of the Ivobank PGA EuroPro Tour, regarded as the world’s leading developmental tour.

The event will be held from September 21-25 at Campo Asia, one of three 18-hole courses on the complex. Simon Higginbottom, Senior Tournament Director and Edward Johnson, Tournament Controller, were very pleased with the condition of the course and the other facilities at the resort. “Campo Asia is in extremely good order and is practically in tournament condition at the moment,” commented Simon. “We will be coming back before September but are happy with what we have seen on this, our first inspection trip,” he added.The Tour will comprise 14 tournaments, 10 of which take place in England. The others in Portugal, France, Ireland and La Cala. The Irish event is held at Faithlegg House Hotel and Golf Club, which belongs to the FBD Holdings, the same company that owns La Cala. “The players will love coming here.

It will be one of the most important weeks of the year for them as it represents the last chance for them to qualify for the Tour Championship at Les Bordes in France in October,” stated Edward.Two Pro-Ams have been scheduled for the Sunday and Monday before the tournament. The event itself will be broadcast on Sky Sports in early October.

There will be live scoring available at www.pga.info and also www.europrotour.com. Volunteers are required and applications should be made by phoning 952 669 033 or by e-mail to golf@lacala.com.

Gary

Lauro Golf - 16th Anniversary

2008-08-21T13:16:00.006+02:00

16th Anniversary of Lauro Golf

Lauro Golf recently celebrated its sixteenth year in existence. This truly wonderful course located in Alhaurin de la Torre , held its anniversary party last Saturday the 9th of August which was presided over by Aveyro´s Duke along with many old friends and collaborators of this well known golf club. The party was held in the old courtyard of the picturesque Club House which commenced around about 09:30 in the evening and included a dinner-buffet with music and dance.

Lauro Golf was opened in 1992 and has been one of the coasts leading and popular courses ever since.

Due to its attractive design and excellent maintenance conditions all the year it has a good member and clientele base and has always been at the forefront of offering quality golf at reasonable prices with many green fee offers and tournaments available throughout the year.

Lauro Golf now has more than 500 members, with many local societies consisting of Spanish and foreign players playing regularly at the club. This has ensured that the player numbers at Lauro Golf have been steadily on the increase over these past years.

Lauro Golf has supported and sponsored many charity associations , organizing several open charity competitions with the total proceeds destined to help and assist each invaluable cause.

Lauro Golf is now a member of Iagto, the global organization of the golf tourism, destined to offer the best quality of service and the best experience in the practice of this sport to all the players with the objective of being a major reference in the tourism world of golf on the “Costa del Sol”.

Lauro Golf continues improving its installations in order it can increase its varied services including the practice the other sports within its installations. A new Paddle Club will start on 25th of August, which consists of two new paddle courses of artificial grass ( plus the one which is working now), besides a paddle school and will include specialized instructors. The club hope to open in the near future the first Bowling Club existing in Guadalhorce Valley, which will have eight courses of ninepins for daily use use it daily.

With the building of these two new clubs (bowling and paddle) Lauro Golf aims to accommodate the growing number of players who wish to participate in these increasingly popular sports specially amongst the local resident community such as paddle ( a more dynamic variant of tennis ) and bowling which is now in great demand on the costa del sol .

I am sure that with these ongoing improvements this prestigeosu golf club will go from strength to strength in the future , fortifying its already popular image as a quality golf club and sports venue on the Costa del Sol.

Gary

Costa del sol Costa del Golf

EatGolf - Stylish Golf Magazine in Spain

2008-08-20T11:41:00.007+02:00

The other day I had the pleasure of meeting a very amiable chap called Nick Senior at the Annual El Chaparral pairs golf tournament . Nick is Editor and joint publisher of a quality EATGolf magazine available for free in Spain.

Nick informed me that " Eat Golf! is the stylish, modern and innovative golf publication which has received high praise since its initial launch on the Costa del Sol in 2005. Each issue is full of engaging and relevant editorial, including exclusive in depth interviews, and articles written by the PGAs of Europe and the Ladies European Tour".

I decided to have a good read myself over the weekend of their latest edition ( 14th ) and found the articles very informative and layout is fresh very appealing with some excellent photography to back up the well written content. It is printed on good quality paper and the advertising has been kept to a minimum so your not getting bombarded with ads on every page.

Nick also mentioned "the magazine is available for free at the finest golf clubs and outlets in Spain and Portugal, or through carefully selected distribution .

The style and content of the magazine appeals to golfers of all ages, both male & female, from amateur to professional."

You can keep abreast of the latest edition and information via the EATGolf! online web site.

Gary

Golf on the Costa del Sol

The Stableford Scoring Method

2008-08-19T20:05:00.007+02:00

For those golf players who plan to start competing in golf tournaments the most popular form of scoring the competiton will be the Stableford method, but what exactly is it and how does it work.

This points scoring system originated by Dr Frank Stableford (1870-1959) and was first used on 16 May 1932 at the wallasey Golf Club in Cheshire. The Stableford system was included in the end pages of Rules books from 1952, and in 1968 received official recognition as a form of play by being moved to the main body of the Rules.

Stableford scoring systems are stroke-play formats in which the high total wins, not the low. That's because in Stableford, your final score is not your stroke total, but rather the total points you have earned for your scores on each individual hole.

Definition: A Stableford competition is a golf tournament in which the object is to get the highest score. That's because in Stableford, golfers are awarded points based on their scores in relation to a fixed score at each hole. That fixed score can be par, or any number of strokes a tournament committee chooses (6, 8, whatever).

Scoring Example: ( see also acore card above ).

Usuall Stableford points system:

Bogey. 1 Pt

Par: 2 Pts

One under par: 3 Pts

2 under par: 4 pts

3 under par: 5 Pts

4 under par: 6 pts

Lets say your an 18 handicapped player and are given 1 extra shot in each hole. Therfore if your play out a hole in 5 shots in total on a par 4 hole you will have achieved your par with this scoring method and will be awarded 2 points. To mark Stableford on a scorecard, it's most common to use two rows this way makes the scorecard easier to mark and easier to read later. ( see score card above ) The top row is your stroke play score - the number of strokes you took to complete the hole. The second row is the Stableford points earned on that hole. At the end of each nine, tally up your Stableford points, and at the end of 18, add your two nines together for your final Stableford score.

Gary

Golf on the Costa del Sol

Sam Pleshette Golf Academy

2008-08-19T18:49:00.005+02:00

Sam Pleshette ( PGA Professional ) is a PGA qualified golf professional with 10 years experience in the golf industry and 6 years coaching experience. Based on the Costa del Sol since October 2005 he is also an instruction contributor for Eat GOLF! Magazine and now based at the prestigious El Chaparral Golf Club in Mijas Costa.

El Chaparral provide some of the best practice facilities on the Costa del Sol with additional programs that Sam uses including the V1 video analysis system and the Sam PuttLab.

Sam began his golf professional career in the UK working as a Trainee at Abbotsley Golf & Country Club in Cambridgeshire. He started working there in October 1999 and turned professional and begun his PGA Training in September 2002. Following a successful training period he passed his final exams in October 2005 and was elected to full membership of the PGA in May 2006. He has been working in Spain since October 2005 and setup his academy in July 2006. He joined El Chaparral Golf Academy as a Teaching Professional in July 2007.

He is also a contributor for EatGOLF! Magazine (http://www.eat-golf.com/) and presenter for EatGOLF! TV (http://www.eatgolf.tv/).

Here are some useful articles written by Sam that where published in the eatGolf magazine, they are in PDF format and for you to download.

Issue 13 - The Flop Shot

Issue 12 - Course Management

Issue 11 - When to Shape It

Issue 10 - Perfect Putting

Sam also presented a "Featured hole" and "Your Game" spot for EatGOLF! TV. To watch the clips please click on the links below:

Volume 1 - Featured Hole

Volume 1 - Your Game

Gary
Golf on the Costa del Sol

El Chaparral Golf Club

2008-08-19T18:42:00.005+02:00

" After more than 12 years closed and two years since its reopening, El Chaparral Golf Club has become one of the most recognizable courses on the Costa del Sol. This is thanks to the efforts of Mr Antonio Rubio, who has put the course into the hands of Aymerich Golf Management, a company operating more than 25 golf courses in Spain.

In the two years since reopening its success has been assured by the exceptional surroundings, facilities, quality of service and value for money. A unique panorama of the surrounding scenary can be observed from every hole. The magnificent sea views, rich vegetation, and the perfume of pines trees have turned El Chaparral into a natural and golfers paradise. Spectacular would be the word that best defines the feeling when you play at El Chaparral, a course capable of holding any event to the highest level, whether amateur or professional.

The course consists of 18 holes situated in one of the most privileged settings on the Costa del Sol. Close to the sea – only 700 metres from the beach – surrounded by a forest of pine trees, El Chaparral offers what every golfer is looking for – tranquillity. Designed by Pepe Gancedo, it isthe only course on the Costa del Sol made up of 6 par 5´s, 6 par 4´s and 6 par 3´s. Though not a course excessively long (5,800 metres), you will find a large variety of holes that are enjoyed by players of all levels. It is a course that requires skill and accuracy, with greens that you will find in fantastic condition all year round.

Easy to access -at 700 metres from the N340 main road-. It is located at the beginning of the Mijas Golf Valley, a destination for golfers worldwide."

The picturesque Club House at El Chaparral is situated in a prominent position at the heart of the urbanisation. With panoramic views over the golf course and the sea, its position overlooking the 1st tee and 18 th green is ideal. It has been constructed on two levels and provides all the normal facilities expected within a quality golf club and more.

On the top entrance level you will find a well stocked pro-shop, a charming restaurant divided into various areas providing varying levels of intimacy, a TV and lounge area with plenty of outside space and spectacular views over the course and the surrounding pine forests,

On the lower level is which is accessed by a covered walkway and from the restaurant entrance area you will find the changing rooms a hair and beauty salon and the in-house club fitting service.

Overall the Club House is conceived in a Mediterranean style combining rendered white walls, antique tiled roofs and old wooden beams, allowing a pleasant balance between function and ambience. As would be expected with a building of this quality it is sure to become a pleasant place to meet and relax in, enhanced by the beauty of the landscaping which is always synonymous with courses designed by Pepe Gancedo.

Gary

Costa del Sol - Costa del Golf

Golf and Sphereing .... Why Not !!!

2008-08-13T20:57:00.002+02:00

Sphereing or "Hill Rolling " is now available at the picturesque Benalmadena Golf and Leisure Complex and is included as part of the new " Fun Trips " on offer and being well organized by the club management ( Aymerich ) along with Spheremaniaespaña ( an adventure sport company based in Spain ).

What is Sphereing you might say, well its basically tearing down a hill at around 45 kms per hour inside a 4 metre inflatable sphere, yes you heard it your strapped inside a big plastic ball while it carreers down a long hill.

There is two types of Sphereing , aqua and harness. Harness-Sphereing is where you are physically harnessed in the sphere with other participants and the other ( Aqua-Sphereing ) has been referred to as rolling down a hill in a washing machine where 2 participants are free rolling in around 30 liters of water unharnessed...sounds great fun actually, why didn't someone think of this before you might ask.

According to Spheremaniaespaña the operators of Hill Rolling at the Benalmadena Golf Complex " Hill rolling at speeds of up to 30mph is fast-paced, exhilarating, and terrifying… fastened in just close enough to smell the sweaty fear and see the deranged excitement in your companion's eyes, is something that you will never forget. With a safety harness, and 3-foot of air between you and the ground, you're safe and free to enjoy the unique sensation of defying gravity in a controlled environment". And of Aqua-Sphereing they say "Ever wondered what it's like in a washing machine? Of course you have...well now try it yourself! With your fellow victim, you will slide together down a hill, riding the water".. this gets even better.

If you are in to adventure sports and would like to try something completely different why not check out the Spheremaniaespaña web site for full details and prices . You could also participate in a great day out on one of Benalamadena Golfs new " Fun Trips ". For just 45 Euros per person you will enjoy a fun day out including lessons with a golf pro , free balls on the practice range. putting competition with prizes and " Hill Rolling ", If you would like further information on the Fun Trips at Benalmadena Golf please contact Gary on 607747321.

Gary

Golf on the Costa del Sol

Play unlimited golf at Benalmadena for just 29 Euros a Day

2008-08-12T19:24:00.003+02:00

Play unlimited golf at the fantastic Benalmadena par 3 golf club. Benalmadena offers 9 holes of relaxing golf and its a great way to improve your short game at the same time.

All levels of players are welcome at the club which also provides an impressive golf academy for beginners to the more advanced players.

If you would like to enjoy unlimited golf at Benalmadena please contact Gary on 607747321.

Special " Fun Trips " are also available including coaching, " hill rolling" and golf on one the coasts best pitch and putt courses.

Gary

Correct your Back Swing in your Putting Stroke

2008-07-20T12:28:00.005+02:00

SECRET GOLF SWING TIPS

The Putting Performance DVD is now live!
Order soon, because stock is limited.

Tap below to get your DVD:
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Alright, let's talk a little more about this DVD and why I think its one of the best on the market. Too many people neglect their putting game. I'm guilty of it and I'm sure you are too. Too many times we spend hours on the range perfecting our full swing and just don't quite have time to stop by that putting green on our way out. But aren't you tired of hitting the perfect drive and the perfect approach shot, only to 3-putt for a BOGEY!? Isn't it time you gave your putting game the attention it deserves?

I KNOW this DVD can help you and other golfers all over the world drop their scores. This DVD is based on performance... I want you to perform on the putting green and stop being nervous about your putts and embarrassed when you miss a short one.

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You'll get our unique putting system that is guaranteed to lowery our scores. Here is a quick sample of some extras that are contained in this DVD:

- The #1 mistake that most golfers make when putting and how to avoidit- A unique grip for optimal performance and consistency- The one simple key to accuracy- The proper stance - How to roll your ball the exact distance you need to go- How to know exactly how long your stroke needs to be for every putt- How to read greens like the pros.

Basically, we have put together a comprehensive breakdown of the entire putting process like you have never seen before.

Thanks.

Bobby Eldridge and Gary ( Costa del Sol Costa del Golf )

Setting up for a Driver Shot - Golf Instruction that works

2008-07-20T12:14:00.002+02:00

SECRET GOLF SWING TIPS

Setting up for a Driver Shot. Learn more with these great golf instruction Videos.

There's a Golf Swing System that can take 7-12 Strokes OFF your score in as little as a couple of rounds.

If you're interested in driving the ball further than ever before, you have to check out this new dvd by Bobby Eldridge and PurePoint Golf.

It' the best I've ever seen on getting extra distance off the tee, and hitting fairways more consistently.

I'm not going to say too much more about it because their webpage will show you what I'm talking about. The driver is the most important club in your bag to have complete confidence in because it sets the tone for the complete hole.

Please check out the video at http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=812113

Thanks, and be sure to let me know how much better you're driving the ball after seeing this video.

Gary

Costa del Golf

Golf Swing System - Golf Video Instruction that Works

2008-07-20T11:51:00.005+02:00

SECRET GOLF SWING TIPS

There's a Golf Swing System that can take 7-12 Strokes OFF your score in as little as a couple of rounds.

Don't you think it's worth a look?

How do you know if your timing is off ?

Join me next time when we take a closer look at the mechanics of a golf swing, and talk about the often misunderstood term, "Timing"

Gary
Costa del Golf

Charity Week at La Cala Golf "West Sindrom Foundation"

2008-07-20T09:47:00.003+02:00

La Cala Resort has decided to run a week in aid of the West Syndrome Foundation. On Monday, July 21st, Wednesday, July 23rd and Friday, July 25th the green fee has been set at only €30 including buggy. On Sunday, July 27th there will be an open competition for €35 followed by a clinic with top playing professional, Simon Dyson. The West Syndrome Foundation will receive a proportion of the green fees and competition entries.

West syndrome, otherwise known as infantile spasms, is an uncommon to rare and serious form of epilepsy in infants. Up to 90% of children suffer severe physical and cognitive impairments, even when treatment for the attacks is successful. read more...

Play and support a worthy cause

July 21st · Monday · Campo Europa

July 23rd · Wednesday · Campo Europa

July 25th · Friday · Campo America

€30 Green fee, buggy & donation · 18 holes

Open competition · July 27th Sunday

Campo America · Individual Stableford

The competition will be followed by a clinic with European Tour Professional, Simon Dyson. ...competition info click here

€35 Green fee, buggy & donation

Information & Reservations

Tel.: 34 952 669 033 · Email: golf@lacala.com

Gary

Andalucia Golf Magazine

2008-07-14T11:45:00.003+02:00

Another must read free golfing magazine available in Southern Spain and as the name suggests
is jam packed with info and photos on Golf in Andalucia.

Andalucia Golf / España Golf was launched in 1987. It is now a monthly, bilingual full color magazine printed on 115 gramme quality paper with glossy covers.

The print run of the two editions ANDALUCIA GOLF and ESPAÑA GOLF is 45,000 copies and the magazine reaches all regional golf federations and all golf clubs in Spain, including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.

Gary

Costa del Sol Golf News

2008-07-14T11:30:00.003+02:00

The Costa del Sol Golf News is now in it's 13th year, and is the ONLY newspaper dedicated to golf in ANDALUCIA.

The Golf News keeps you up to date with what is going on in and around the golfing scene on the Costa del Golf ,actively promoting the area and the many facilities on offer to both the resident and visiting golfer.

The issue for July/August ( number 76) is now available and is an enjoyable read as ever with lost of updated info and photos to browse over.

Gary

King Cobra and Cleveland Demos at Benalmadena Golf

2008-07-02T17:20:00.005+02:00

Two of the biggest names in Golf will be holding their respective demos at the Benalmadena Golf

in July ( 2008 )

The demos are open to all players and anyone interested in the latest golf technology and clubs on the market.

The open days will feature:

Club Demos

Club Fitting

The latest King Cobra and Cleveland Products

Swing Analysis

On the 2nd July will be the first demo which will feature the prestigious make of King Cobra with Cleveland following on Friday the 4th .

Benalmadena Golf will also be holding a fun Hole in One competition for only 3 Euros per person with special Prizes for the winners.

You can contact the club on 902 102 676 ó 637 504 858.

Gary

Volvo World Matchplay Championship 2009

2008-07-02T17:14:00.004+02:00

Arguably the biggest business name in European golf, Volvo, was today unveiled as the new exclusive title sponsor and joint Management partner of the World Match Play Championship ahead of its 45th anniversary in 2009 in an innovative initial three-year agreement with IMG,
who created the iconic event in 1964.

Along with a new format and qualification criteria (see attached), the Volvo World Match Play Championship will also move to a new home, the 7,439-yard Par-72 Finca Cortesín Golf Club near Malaga in the Andalucia region of Spain and will see a stellar match play field going
head-to-head for a million-dollar-plus champion’s cheque.

Sanctioned by The European Tour and bringing together 16 of the top golfers from every continent in the world, the new Volvo World Match Play Championship, scheduled for Autumn 2009, will offer official prize money of €3,250,000 (approx. US$5million / SEK30million) and
together with vital Official World Ranking Points is certain to play an important part in the closing stages of the inaugural Race to Dubai.

Mr. Ericsson, who recently took over from Mel Pyatt who retired at the end of 2007, added “Clearly, the Race to Dubai changed not only the commercial landscape of European golf but also encouraged us to review our strategy and we are delighted to inherit not only the title sponsorship of this landmark championship but also proud to partner IMG and Finca Cortesín going forward with this unique and prestigious event.

Speaking on behalf of third part of the triumvirate, Finca Cortesín, Vicente Rubio, General Manager of Singlehome, real-state company that owns Finca Cortesin, said, “We are delighted to be selected as the host venue for the forthcoming Volvo World Match Play Championship and to join with Volvo and IMG in bringing this great championship to Spain, indeed to Andalucia for the first time ever.

Finca Cortesin’s Hotel, Golf & Spa General Manager, Javier Reviriego added, “We are certain, Finca Cortesin will be a great challenge to the top players in the world participating in the event. We are proud of this partnership and hope that this Event helps Finca Cortesin establish itself as one of Europe’s top Golf Resorts”

Spain’s Sergio García, World Ranked No.8 commented, “It is fantastic that such a prestigious event as the World Match Play has chosen to move to a Spanish venue. Andalucía has gone from strength to strength as a golfing destination and I am sure that Finca Cortesín Golf Club hosting such an international and high profile event will further highlight to the golfing world the benefits of visiting Spain."

George O‘Grady, Chief Executive of The European Tour, said: “We are delighted that the Championship will continue to be a celebration to the memory of its founder, Mark McCormack, and also excited by the new format. We congratulate IMG on continuing their support of The European Tour, and we look forward to welcoming the Finca Cortesin Golf Club as a new host venue.”

Colin Montgomerie, winner of the World Match Play Championship in 1999 observed, “Players will be thrilled to hear that Volvo has committed to support the World Match Play Championship - one of the longest running and most popular events on The European Tour" .

Thanks to Finca Cortesin Golf for this interesting and exciting news.

Gary

Lauro Golf celebrates the IX Cudeca Trophy

2008-06-18T11:41:00.003+02:00

Lauro Golf celebrated last Saturday 14th June for the ninth consecutive year the traditional Charity Cudeca Trophy with the aim of raising funds for this foundation.

CUDECA is an institution created to provide “specialized care” in Palliative Care to patients who will not be able to win their battle against cancer, with support to their family during the disease and after the loss of the loved one. This foundation who has offered palliative home care without cost to thousands of patients with the collaboration of the qualified international volunteering community residents in the Costa del Sol.

So great is the labour developed by this institution that Joan Hunt, President and Founder of Cudeca, was awarded the Honour of the British Empire – O.B.E. in the 2002, New Year Honour List for services to cancer care in southern Spain; and more recently in 2006 with the support of the Spanish Royal Family in the official inauguration of the Palliative Care Hospice with the visit of the Infanta Doña Cristina de Borbón.

Lauro Golf wanted to contribute to this labour, raising funds with the generous support of more than 50 participants, mostly members of the club. All green fees were donated in a cheque of more than 600 euros given to Mrs. Laura Haggis, representative of Cudeca by the caddy master at Lauro Golf Melissa Gallardo and the president of the Competition Comite Tove M. Pedersen.

The modality of the game was stableford with two categories according to the handicap and prizes to the three best classified on each category. But the best new came right after the prize giving when a Lauro Golf member who prefers to remain anonymous told us his intention of donating a huge amount of money to help Cudeca with its wonderful labour.

The winners were:

First Category
1º - David Atkinson
2º - Rafael Ramírez Arias
3º - Juan Moreno Dolores

Second Category
1ª - Terence John Morgan
2ª - Miguel Ángel Gutiérrez Mohedano
3ª - Michael Widdop

Almudena Martín

Caddy Master / www.laurogolf.com /
Tlf.: 952 41 27 67 / Fax: 952 41 47 57 /
Email: info@laurogolf.com

Aymerich Golf Management Spain

2008-06-01T18:00:00.004+02:00

AYMERICH GOLF MANAGEMENT is a leading golf course management and development enterprise working with both companies and private individuals.

Aymerich Golf Management has spent 15 years dedicating 100% of its time and resources on becoming an expert in the economic and business aspects of golf courses and projects.

Over this period, it has developed a series of technical tools which have made it a leading agent in many of the most important golf courses and projects in Spain.

Aymerich Golf Management is currently involved in the management of 32 golf courses in Madrid, Valladolid, Granada, Toledo, Alicante, Lanzarote, Malaga, Sotogrande and Portugal, and it is the technical leader in 50 new projects in Malaga, La Rioja, Cadiz, Murcia, Talavera, Albacete, Madrid, Segovia and Ciudad Real.

Aymerich enjoys an important presence on the Costa Del Sol and now manage some of the top courses including Calanova, Cabopino, El Chaparral, Alhaurin Golf Atalaya, Doña Julia and Resort and the Aymerich Golf centre at the increasingly popular Benalmadena Golf Club .

Aymerich have not only brought to the Costa del Sol there expertise in Golf Management they also offer some of the best discounted golfing packages in Spain with various membership schemes second to none providing their members with excellent golf at any number of Aymerich Affiliated courses and includes special discounted green fee rates and savings on , hotel breaks, equipment , lessons and competitions.

If your a beginner or looking to start playing then the Golfing Academy at Benlamadena Golf Centre is the place for you. The centre enjoys a good family atmosphere and players of all ages and standards are welcome. There are 3 golf pros ( English Speaking ) on hand to take your golfing to the next level, and if your complete novice the centre offers a selection of beginners courses and individual classes at very reasonable rates.

If you would like a personalised visit to the Benalmadena Golf Centre please call Gary on 607747321.

Gary

Mediterranean Golf Exhibition in Malaga

2008-04-20T17:49:00.004+02:00

The Aymerich Golf Management Stand

Baviera Golf

Jersa Golf Construction and Management.

Wilson Golf

Mediterranean Golf made its debut with its first golf show at the "Palacio de Ferias y Congresos" ( Malagas new exhibition centre ) .

The doors are open to the public from the 16th to the 19th April 2008 and coincides with

the 5th International Golf and Environment Forum organized by PROMOTOUR (Association of Residential, Sport and Health Tourism of Andalusia).

The Golf Show is mainly aimed at professionals with Mediterranean Golf promising to become a reference within the golfing industry around the entire Mediterranean area. Their objective is to provide the industry with a federative commercial platform for the golf sector in Europe and the Mediterranean.

I visited the exhibition on a personal level with a few friends and enjoyed testing a wide variety of clubs at the Wilson stand, along with trying out a Golf simulator open to all members of the public and for a bit of fun spent quite a few minutes on the WII stand playing what else but Golf !!.

Although I understand that the show was more focused on the golfing business as a whole I was slightly disappointed that there where not more well known companies represented at the show such as Callaway, Taylormade etc and indeed more local and national business,s offering products and services to the golfing industry.

Gary

New agreement for Watering Costa Golf Courses

2008-04-09T13:14:00.003+02:00

Some 35 courses located on the western Costa del Sol can now use partially recycled water

for course watering.

After a large investment of around 6 Million Euros and an agreement reached by Acuamed and Acosol it consists of partially treating sewage to make it fit enough for golf course use.

Some 66.000 cubic meters of water will be made available every day for watering courses and is a positive step in the right direction to make courses as Eco friendly as possible in the future.

Gary

Golf on the Costa del Sol

Santa Clara Golf

2008-04-09T12:38:00.007+02:00

The Santa Clara golf course is a beautiful Federation competition standard course located

in the town of Otura at the foothills of the stunning Sierra Nevada mountain range, some 5 minutes drive from the centre of Granada.

The course was designed by the well known golfing architect Enrique Canales Busquets and created with the up most respect for the beautiful natural environment and

provides a fantastic and unique meeting place for golf enthusiasts.

This is Par 72 of 6.598 meters, it has long wide open fairways and huge lush fast moving greens with few areas that are out of bounds although there are a large variety of obstacles which make this a challenging for all players of all handicaps .

The third hole is a long par 5 at 550 meters, as well as its seventh, thirteenth and fourteenth, with 463, 544 and 521 respectively, which require golfers to make long and accurate shots.

The course maintenance at Santa Clara is second to none and one of the best I have played in Andalucia. All in an unforgettable experience I hope to repeat in the near future.

Gary

Golf on the Costa del Sol

Parador Golf course playing tips

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The Parador golf course in the heart of the Costa del Sol has a privileged location by the sea and next to Malaga International airport and city.The Parador golf course is also known as The Royal Malaga Golf Course and has ties back to the Royal Family in Britain in it’s beginning in 1925.The designer of Wentworth East coast Harry Sephard Colt supervised the first nine holes and later the renowned British architect Tom Simpson (whose famous courses are Turnberry, Muirfield and Ballybunion) expanded the course to 18 holes.Recently a further nine holes have been added to give golfers more combinations in their round and there is also a nine hole pitch and putt.

Parador is enjoyed by many local members and visitors arriving and departing from Malaga and offers a challenging round with the wind always around.Parador has some great holes the following are some playing tips for some of them.

Hole 4 is a long and difficult par 4 with the fairways undulation making the stance on the long second shot tricky especially as the green is protected left and right with bunkers.

Hole 7 is another long hole with the green protected by water on the right side and bunkers.Hole 9 is difficult to reach and a tricky par 3 due to windy conditions. The green is very undulating and difficult to read however, there are a wide variety of refreshments after you finish including tapas.

Hole 11 is a par 3 next to the beach where again the wind plays an important role. The green has water to the right side and a sand trap on the left.

Hole 12 is an interesting and tricky par 5 where the tee shot is played between two large trees. The green on this hole is elevated so take an extra club especially as there is a large streambed in front.

Hole 14 is an easier par 5 although like many of these holes the rough is sandy rough and hard to play out of. The green is surrounded by water so you must hit the target.

Hole 16 is a par 5 made difficult by the winds coming of the sea. The hole like many on this course is lined by oleander bushes and mimosa trees. The green is right next to the sea but can be reached in two.Hole 18 is one of the most difficult par 4`s on the Costa del Sol with a double dog leg keep drives away from the forest area of the left. The tee shot is hard on this hole also because of the noise coming form the birds nest in the trees near by.Parador is partly a links course and every hole is a challenge not only due to the layout but because of the wind and its changing direction.

Always enjoy your golf.

Regards -Sungolfer - The Perfect Round of Golf

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Santana Golf Course Tips

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Santana Golf Course is set in an old avocado farm situated between La Cala and Fuengirola in a picturesque parkland, very peaceful setting. Although a relatively new course it has the feel of a mature course, with wide well defined fairways on a level terrain making this a course that can be walked.

The course is a par 72 and can be demanding on a technical level where each unique hole offers its own challenges for all level of golfer. It is an enjoyable course to play where greens are protected but not surrounded by bunkers or water.Santana has some great holes the following is some information and some playing tips for some of them.

Hole 3 has an elevated tee position where you want to play to middle left as the fairway slopes from right to left.

Hole 4 has many choices for the golfer with bunkers in the middle of the fairway, and a stream before the green. It is a slight dog leg to the left and has a harrow green protected by two bunkers.

Hole 6 the corner of the dog leg to the left over a cork tree can be driven making an easier approach shot however, the green is tricky with many contours.

Hole 8 is a beautiful sweeping par 5 where you must drive to the left to have a chance of a second to the green. There are some trees to the right of the fairway that means this is a definite par 5 if you play down this side.Hole 10 starts the back nine with a beautiful par 5 with a wide open fairway, play to the left for a direct route to the long green. The left approach to the green is protected by a lake and the there a couple of bunkers to the right of the green.

Hole 12 is a downhill shot to a very undulating green making the par is not that easy.

Hole 15 has bunkers on the right hand side of the fairway that can not be seen, although this seems the line to the green. There are also bunkers short of the green to the left and water behind and right of the green. There are many possible ways of playing this hole depending on your distance.

Hole 18 is a demanding finish to this beautiful course with a lake to the right and avocado trees on the right the fairway is narrow. The green is very undulating so the approach shot is important.Santana Golf Course is always a great round of golf and after playing once you want to be tested again. Always enjoy your golf.

Regards - Sungolfer - The Perfect Round of Golf

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Torrequebrada Golf Course Tips

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Torrequebrada Golf Course was opened in 1976 and was designed by Jose Pepe Gancedo one of Spain’s most promising amateurs who has designed many courses in Spain. The course hosted the 53rd Spanish Open Championship in 1979 and is an undulating course with spectacular views along the coast.

This course is not the longest but still provides a tough test for all golf levels where tee shots are particularly important for scoring well. With views out to the Mediterranean and a large amount and variety of trees and shrubs on the course, it is always a pleasure to play this course.Torrequebrada has some great holes the following are some playing tips for some of them.

Hole 1 is a par 5 and not an easy start with a dog leg left and a thin green which is well protected with six bunkers.

Hole 3 is a short par 3 and not to tricky but it is one of the best holes for spectacular views of this area and out to sea.Hole 7 has a high tee position and a tight driving line with out of bounds on the right, bunkers on the fairway and later surrounding the green, and a lake catching the longer drives.

Hole 8 is a sharp dog leg thus needing a drive with the correct club and correct line. You will need an extra club for the approach shot as the green looks closer due to a hollow in front.

Hole 10 is the start of a tough back nine at Torrequebrada. This hole is a dog leg to the left with a lake on the right side. Ideally you want to drive to the right to make the approach easier but don’t over club to the green as there is trouble behind.

Hole 13 is a par 3 where you hit 150 meters over a valley. Like many of the holes on this course the green is well protected with bunkers.

Hole 16 is the hardest hole on the course with the tee back amongst the trees and the hole dog leg to the right. The fairway slopes form left to right with a lake running along the right side. There are bunkers amongst the trees on the left and not hit short over the lake to the green otherwise the ball will role back down.

Torrequebrada Golf Course is a challenging course and hard to score well on, unless you plan your hole ahead (and play well!). The clubhouse is friendly with a large terrace to enjoy drinks at the 19th.Always enjoy your golf.Regards,Sungolfer - The Perfect Round of Golf

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