2010 – A FRESH START?

As we approach the start of a new decade (where did the last one go?), the Costa del Sol’s golf tourism industry faces the same challenge as any other industry in any other country as the global economic recession appears to be nearing an end. That is, how to win back customers and how to attract new ones. There is [...]

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO THE COSTA’S GOLF CLUBS

The gravity of the effects of the current economic climate on golf tourism here on the coast are now so clear that I worry for the whole industry and those who rely on it. Those who are now so desparate that they are offering golf for as little as 15 euros are having to deal [...]

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SPONSOR OUR GOLF COMPETITIONS & REACH THOUSANDS OF GOLFERS

Let visitors and locals know and perhaps sample your product.
Invite them to your restaurant with a discount.
Individual restaurants on the coast have been sponsoring our competitions for many many years.
Advertise your Christmas Specials either on this page or at our competitions.
If you would like further details please telephone Julie or Paul 952582943 or weekends 607560314

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THE COSTA DEL GOLF “ENJOYS” A REST

Recent signs of a recovery in the fortunes of the Costa del Golf’s tourism industry are currently experiencing a lull as golfers from the rest of Europe prefer to spend the run-up to Christmas at home.
Although advance bookings for 2010 look promising, our golf courses are presently relying on residents to keep things going through December [...]

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We Love Buggies!!

In the UK and many other European countries, there is not the buggy culture that we take for granted here on the Costa del Golf. Consequently, many visitors from those countries view buggy hire as a novel and enjoyable part of holiday golf. As I write, a buggy is an essential accessory to a round of [...]

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Golf under the sun

July and August are tra­di­tio­n­a­l­ly quiet months for our golf courses as temperatures soar and most golf tourists spend the summer playing on their home courses. But a significant num­ber have already chosen to take advantage of bargain base­ment greenfees, many of which in­clu­de a buggy. In fact, despite gloomy predictions about the effects of [...]

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